A memorial service celebrating the life of Ronald A. Holmquist, 81, of St. Cloud, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17 at Atonement Lutheran Church, St.Cloud. Ron died Feb. 11, 2009, at the St. Cloud Hospital, with his loving family at his side. The Reverend John Kroschel will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Union Cemetery, Mound MN.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday at the church in St. Cloud. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Ron was born on June 9, 1927, in Minnetrista Township, Hennepin County to Arthur and Winifred (Staines) Holmquist. Ron grew up in Mound; He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Iowa. Ron graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College, and later obtained his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Washington University, St. Louis. He married Carol Ralls on March 30, 1964 in Webster Groves, MO. Ron practiced social work in Aberdeen, SD for 24 years before retiring to St. Cloud in 1996. He was an active member of Atonement Lutheran Church. Ron enjoyed bird hunting and fishing, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Ron is survived by his wife Carol of St. Cloud; son Chris (Elaine) of Wilmington, DE; daughter Laurie Ann Staehling of St. Cloud; grandchildren Jonathan and David Holmquist, Rachel and Arin Staehling; sister Audrey Evans of Minnetonka; sister in law Ellen Aldrich of Pine, AZ, brother in law Omer Dye of Omaha, NE and dear friend John Hugo of St. Cloud.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ernest, and sister in law Jane Dye.
Ron’s family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Steve Reichl and the nursing staff on 4 South, St. Cloud Hospital.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Dear Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing away. I will always remember Ron as a kind and fun loving co-worker who always had a smile on his face. I think of you guys every time I walk past your old house on 8th St. May God give you strength and comfortat this time of loss. My sympathy to all of you.
Carol and family,
So sorry to hear about Ron. I am thinking about you. I have many fond memories of Ron. Sincerly, Lisa
P.S. Carol……sending you a hug!
Dear Carol,
So sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. I have thought of you two over the years and have fond memories of working together at Northeastern Mental Health Center. I think of you both every Christmas when I hang the “Baby’s first Christmas” ornament on the tree that Ron dropped by my house after the birth of my first child. I’ll always remember him as such a happy, positive person and a joy to work for. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Harr
Mark & Barb Germain
Too bad he didn’t know JESUS — the ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN!
Carol & family,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. Ron was a compassionate social worker who helped many. May God provide you comfort in this difficult time.
Sue & Dale
A memorial service celebrating the life of Ronald A. Holmquist, 81, of St. Cloud, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17 at Atonement Lutheran Church, St.Cloud. Ron died Feb. 11, 2009, at the St. Cloud Hospital, with his loving family at his side. The Reverend John Kroschel will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Union Cemetery, Mound MN.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 AM on Tuesday at the church in St. Cloud.
