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Ronald "Ron" Evenstad

September 18, 1930 ~ October 14, 2025

Born in: Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in: Treasure Island, Florida

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Ronald “Ron” Evenstad, age 95, of Treasure Island, Florida, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, North Dakota on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Ron was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 18, 1930, to Owen and Myrtle Evenstad and attended Fargo Central High School before enlisting in the United States Airforce as a mechanic. He served in Frankfurt, Germany during the Berlin Airlift. After serving his country he took advantage of the GI bill.

He was united in marriage to Diane DeJong in 1959.

Ron worked for Bridgeman Creamery, now Deans Foods, retiring after 32 years. He and Diane upon retirement joined their family in Florida. Spending their winters in Treasure Island, Florida and returning to Minnesota to enjoy the summers at their home on Lake Ida.

Ron was preceded in death by his infant son Troy; parents Owen and Myrtle; brothers Wallace and Kenneth; sister Donna Soper; nephew Jeff Soper; along with father- and mother-in-law Eli and Evelyn DeJong.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Diane; son Kirk; daughters Lisa (Brian) Wiley and Susan (Glen) Barhardt; as well as three grandchildren Kali and Chase Wiley and Jenna Vidaud.

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  1. Uncle Ronnie,
    Wow, you lived a good life and finished the race at 95 years and 1 month. I will always remember that twinkle in your eye and your easygoing outlook on life. I remember when you were the milkman in the 1960s and would bring Popsicles for our fridge. No wonder all the kids came to our house. Rest easy and enjoy the family reunion now in heaven. We love you and will miss you until we meet again.

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  2. Mel & Elaine Bennefeld4833 says:
    October 17, 2025

    Diane, Kirk, Lisa and Susan, you have our sympathy and condolence on hearing that Ron has passed away, you were wonderful neighbors for many years, Ron was a very good carpenter and finished our basement in basement in 1975. We had many good visits with you at the lake during summer and Ron I had many good conversations about our time in the service and his job as crew chief on the C-54, Rest in Peace and Fly High, Old Friend, Fly High

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  3. I lived a few houses away from Ron growing up in north Fargo. Ron’s Bridgeman route meant that he knew many of the restaurant managers in Fargo- Moorhead. So when I turned 16, Ron suggested that I go out to King Leo’s in south Fargo and meet Fred Schmidt, the manager. I did and thanks to Ron, it was the beginning of a three year career in one of Fargo’s best known fast food eateries.

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  4. Georgia & Lee Beaudry says:
    October 21, 2025

    Diane, Sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. We are thinking of you. Hugs & prayers.

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  5. I am thinking of all of you at this sad time. You were great Fargo neighbors and I have enjoyed our continued friendship over the years. I know Ron will be greatly missed.

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  6. Diane, Kirk, Lisa, and Susan,
    I am so sorry for your loss. After so many years of working with you, Diane, I felt I knew Ron also. I treasured your friendship over the years and enjoyed having your kids in my class. Ron will be missed and waiting for you in the years to come.

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  7. It was a pleasure getting to work with Ron and Diane Our deepest condolences – Home Instead

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