Ronald Braaten
February 11, 1941 ~ May 26, 2024
Born in:
Hatton, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Ronald’s service will be livestreamed below at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 10, 2024:
Ronald W. Braaten, 83, Fargo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Eventide, Moorhead, MN.
Ron was born on February 11, 1941 at Hatton, ND to Elmer and Mollie (Huus) Braaten. He grew up on a farm near Portland, ND. He graduated from Portland High School in 1960 and attended Interstate Business College in Fargo. He served in the Air National Guard from 1962 to 1968.
Ron married Edie Satrom at Norman Lutheran Church in Clifford, ND on June 19, 1965. They lived in Hatton where Pederson Implement employed him. In 1966 they moved to Grand Forks, ND where he was employed by North Dakota Mill and Elevator and later by Northern State Power Company. Most of his life he drove truck for Mayville elevator, Fairway Foods (1977-2000) and also Cass Clay Creamery. He retired on June 27, 2003. He also drove school bus for the West Fargo School District starting in 2004.
Ron enjoyed spending time with family and friends and especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed reading, biking, and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Edie and his 3 children; Brenda (Ron Ingram) of Champlin, MN, Debbie (Craig Johnson) of West Fargo, ND and Rod (Nicole) Braaten of Moorhead, MN; and 7 grandchildren;
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene Braaten, Ardell Braaten, Reuben (Frances) Braaten, and sisters, Gladys (Ernest) Aasen, Delores Braaten.
Memorial Service: 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 10, 2024 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 9:00 A.M.
Memorials preferred to the New Life Center and/or For Luv of Dogs.
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Visitation - Monday: June 10, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service - Monday: June 10, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Ron was the kindest person. Always smiling 🙂 He will be missed. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Edie and family, so sorry for your loss. Ron always had a smile on his face whenever I saw him. Our families go back a long ways. My thoughts and prayers to you.
We have loved you and Ron from the first time we met you when we moved into Edgewood. We smile when we think of his gentleness, his kindness, his warm smile, and the twinkle in his eyes. He was a beautiful man! The world is a little bit poorer now without his earthly presence. But Heaven is blessed with the bright light of his presence there! We are holding you and your family in our hearts and prayers!
Edie and family – We are so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. You are all in our prayers as you travel through the difficult days and weeks ahead. Ron will always be missed by all who knew him.
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a kind gentle man and always had a smile.
Thinking of you, Edie and your family.
Thinking of you, Edie and your family.
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Ron.
He was the one of the nicest people and always had a smile.
You, Edie, and all of your family are in our thoughts and prayers…
I worked with Ron in West Fargo for many years. Thank you, Ron, for your friendship as a co-worker driving a school bus. My condolences to the Braaten family as Ron is laid to rest. Be assured of my prayers. May God be with you Edie as you cope with the loss of your life-long partner….Charles Michael McDaniels
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.I work for Senior Helpers,I had the pleasure to spend time with Ron..We went for a walk,then decided to go to Denny’s for pie..with every bite there was a smile.When I mentioned to Ron that I know his daughter Debbie smile got wider.I enjoyed spending time with Ron….Sending hugs..
Dear Edie and family we were so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. What wonderful neighbors you both were, we were blessed. The picture of Ron is so perfect, always smiling, polite, kind and handsome. He will be missed by all. Eric and Sara
Edie and Family; I am so sorry for your loss of this beautiful husband and Father. I couldn’t believe it when I saw his picture we didn’t know he passed away or that he had been ill. Our sincere sympathies to all and we know how much he will be missed
Larry and I were sad to hear about Ron’s passing. He was a very kind and loving man. Condolences to the family! He will be truly missed by all of us.
Larry and Patricia Satrom
Loaded many trucks for Ron at Fairway Foods.. The nicest guy to work with.
Craig Olson
Duane Lura
Edie and family, I remember the last time I got a chance to visit with Ron and Edie, he was working on his bike in their home off of 13th Ave. Ed and I lived on Center St across the street from Ron and Edie and was great having them as neighbors. I was very saddened when my daughter-in-law asked me if I saw the FB post from Rod telling us of Ron’s passing. Ron will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family. May God hold them close and comfort them in this time of grieving.
Kay Middlestead
So sorry to
Hear about Ron our condolences to the family