Orville B. Ronning of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City. He was born on March 31, 1926 to Edward and Anna (Autinson) Ronning.
Orville was raised on the family farm at Rock Springs, MT. along with his three sisters and one brother. Orville married Kathleen Olander on June 10, 1945. To this union they had three children Jerry, Lynn and Jill.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, one son Jerry (Darla) Ronning, two daughters Lynn (Ronning) Schaefer and Jill (Ronning) Frederick. Two sisters Gladys Clark, Dorothy Bakken and one brother Warren Ronning. Six Grandchildren, and fifteen Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Ines (Ronning) Smith, one Granddaughter Vanessa Frederick and her daughter Angel.
Upon Orville’s request, no services will be held at this time. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
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Gerome and Rita Wemmer and family says
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Ronning families. We are so sorry for the loss of Orville. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Myron & Mary Beth Kibler says
We’re so sorry for your loss. I just just imagine Heaven right now with one more Moon Creek original among them! May your memories of Orville warm your hearts and give you peace.
Craig and Jerianne Jones Dunnam says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Jerianne
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Lynn , family and friends so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
((Big Hugs))) and love.
Jay Johnson says
Orville was my best friend during our High School days and I spent the summer of “44” working with him on the family farm at Rock Springs. My heart goes out to Katy and Warren and the rest of the family. They were a great part of my early years.
Jamie Hess says
Jill,
I am very saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family!
Teresa Geib Bacon says
Jill and Lynn you probly wont remember me from school, don’t know where you live now, but I saw this and wanted to say I am sorry your Father Passed. My prayers are with you all. God bless, Teresa
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Orville B. Ronning – Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Mr. Ronning. May you be comforted by the “God of all comfort” who promises to “comfort us in all our tribulations” (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). I hope you find peace in many Bible promises (John 17:3).
FVHV says
Our deepest condolences go out to the family. He was a joy to have around and will be greatly missed!
Shirley Rolf says
Jerry and family, sorry to hear about your dad. It is hard to loose someone in your family. Remember the good times.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
It saddens me to hear about Orville,My condolences to all the family.
I thought of Orville many times this winter how he plowed us out of the deep
snow in 78&79 how glad we were to see that case tractor.
Jim A
Jeannie Moore Smith says
Thinking of all of you in this difficult time. Orville was a great guy.
Jerry and Mary Setera says
Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers. We were so blessed to have Orville and Kate as neighbors when they moved into Miles City. Sharing garden and tree produce was great. Orville always had a smile and a greeting when he saw us. We will always have fond memories of times spent together. May God bless all his family.