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Obituary: Ronald Kolden

Ronald Alvin Kolden, 78, of Carrington, N.D., passed away Oct. 11, 2019, in Carrington Health Center after a struggle with pneumonia. The funeral service was held Oct. 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Rev. Sarah Shanks officiated with special music provided by Clara Edwardson. Casket bearers were Mike Balvitsch, Dennis Montgomery, Richard Nysted, Wade Kolden, Russ Forsman and Justin Husler. Military honors were provided by the U.S. Air Force Funeral Honors Team.

He was born Aug. 29, 1941, to Anton and Fern Kolden in Minot, N.D. He was in the Air Force from 1959 through 1963.

On June 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to Diane Downie in Makoti, N.D. In Carrington, he worked for Anderson Sales, C & J Farm Equipment, and Ron's Sooper Stop.

Ron is survived by his girlfriend, Janice; daughter, Kristin (Chris) Husler, West Fargo, N.D.; one granddaughter; one grandson; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra Rue, Plaza, N.D., Lorraine Forsman, Ryder, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Diane; parents; one son, Scott; one infant son, Michael; one brother, and two sisters.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.