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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272162
Title: Ronald A. Mehlhoff
Date: 2/25/1942-4/13/2026
Inscription/Marks: 2/25/1942
Summary: Ronald A Mehlhoff, of Minot, ND, passed away April 13, 2026, at Trinity Nursing Home of natural causes. A funeral service was held April 20, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND. Burial was at the Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND.   Ronald was born on February 25, 1942, the son of Arthur and Gladys (Morken) Mehlhoff in New Rockford, ND. He married Sandra Jordan on February 15, 1965, in Fargo, ND. The couple made their home in Minot, where they raised four daughters, Ronelle, Rodelle, Debbie, and Ronni. Beginning in 1974, Ronald dedicated many years of service to the Minot Park District and Roosevelt Park Zoo. His responsibilities were varied and essential to the maintenance and enjoyment of the city's recreational spaces. Ronald helped build and repair playground equipment, as well as tennis courts and benches, ensuring that all Minot parks remained safe and welcoming for families and visitors.  In addition to his maintenance duties, Ronald was the heavy equipment operator for the zoo. He had a significant role in repairing animal exhibits, directly contributing to the well-being of the zoo's residents and the quality of the facilities.  During the winter months, Ronald played an important role in maintaining the ice rinks and warming houses located at the schools throughout Minot. His efforts ensured these facilities remained safe and enjoyable for families and children.  In his retirement, Ron was employed with Job Service to clean their office building and the NDAD Bingo Hall.  Ron's hobbies included gun collecting, hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR races. He was a proud lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. He and his wife, Sandy, enjoyed watching and cheering on the Minnesota Twins.  Ron was also an important part of his grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s lives, and they will miss him dearly. Survivors include his daughters, Ronelle Mehlhoff, Maddock, ND, Rodelle Mehlhoff (Lee), Janesville, MN, Debbie Westwood, Minot, ND, Ronni (Bill) Whetham, Berthold, ND; grandkids, Lee (Stacy) Wheeler, San Tan Valley, AZ, Amanda (Cody) Mace, Lansford, ND, Lacy Westwood, Minot, ND, Justin Whetham, Berthold, ND, Britni (Johnathon) Fischer, Driscoll, ND, Jarett (Erin Keeth), Williston, ND, Jayden Jones, Janesville, MN; great-grandkids, CJ, Levi, and Wyatt Mace, Remi, and Rhett Whetham; two brothers, Leon (Ruth), West Fargo, ND, Dennis (Laurie Thiele), Fargo, ND; three sisters, Nancy (Roger) Holmcomb, Mentor, MN, Mary (Jay) Dunham, West Fargo, ND, Phyllis (David) Pierce, Sidney, MT, Rhonda Heer, New Rockford.   Preceding Ron in death are his wife of 56 years, Sandy; son, Richard; two infant daughters, Robin and Sonja; parents; and brothers, John and Jack. 
Red ID: FND_I_79654 Image ID: 558719 Image Notes: FND001 272162

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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