Ronald Roger Reisdorph went home to his Lord and Savior on the morning of April 21, 2013. He passed away at the Rosebud Health Care Center.
Ron was born in Frederick, South Dakota on June 25, 1931 to Frank and Blanche (Morris) Reisdorph. Ron was one of sixteen children though two of them only lived a short time. Ron went to school in Frederick and graduated from school in Ellendale, North Dakota. After high school he attended a teachers college for one year.
He went into the Navy in 1950. After the service he moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota. In 1954 he married Arlene Eisman. Ron and Arlene had four children. They divorced in 1964. Then Ron met and married the love of his life Frances Cherry Watson in Laurel, MT in 1967. Ron and Frances along with Frances’ five children moved to where Ron was doing road construction work which included Forsyth, Dillon and Billings. Ron then took a job at the Western Energy mine in Colstrip, MT so they settled permanently in Forsyth in 1972. Ron retired from Western Energy in 1996.
Ron enjoyed tinkering in his garage, doing yard work both in his yard and at the church. He could sketch and draw though he’d tell you he wasn’t very talented. He enjoyed basic carpentry work as well.
Ron is survived by his loving wife, Frances, brother Carroll C. (Bethel) Reisdorph of Colorado Springs, CO, sisters Jeanne (Miles) Miller of Burnsville, MN, Julia Jury of Granite Falls, MN, Roberta Kinne of St. Paul, MN and Marjorie (Dennis) Olson of Hurst, TX, several brother-in-laws, and sister-in-laws. He is also survived by his children from his first marriage Cathy (Carlos) Reisdorph Lamberton Ciccone, Vanessa (Kirby) Reisdorph Lamberton Harper, Polly Jo (Jesus) Reisdorph Lamerton Jimenez, and Ronald Roger (Linda) Reisdorph Lamberton Jr. Also five step-children Judith (Larry Hobbs) Ott of Billings, Kippy (Pam) Watson of Forsyth, Karen (Dave) van Rohr of Billings, Gladys (Ed) Quinlan of Miles City and Virginia Syring of Forsyth. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren too numerous to list though each and everyone of them were dearly loved by their “Papa”, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Blanche, brothers, Jesse, Kenneth, Wesley, Arthur, Robert, Richard and Baby Edgar, his sisters Ida Mae, Evelyn and a baby sister.
If memorials wish to be made please send them to theWesleyan Church PO Box 945 Forsyth, MT 59327 or Gideons PO Box 1054 Forsyth MT 59327.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 4, 2013
Forsyth Wesleyan Church
148 W. Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 4, 2013
Forsyth Wesleyan Church
148 W. Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Debbie Anderson says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He will be so missed by so many people. I know though that he is in a much better place with no pain or suffering. He is waiting for us all to join him. I praise God that I was blessed to know Ron & I praise Him for the knowledge that we will see him again soon. Frances; your family is in my thoughts & prayers during this very difficult time.
Connie Brown says
Francis and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time for your family. Thank God for the blessings and memories for each one of you and may God give you strength in the days ahead!
Peggy Redman & Earl Mortensen says
Dear Frances and Family,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences in the passing of your beloved Ron. You, your family and friends, and our community has lost a kind, soft-spoken true gentleman. May you find comfort and strength in knowing others care, and are thinking of, and praying for you at this sad time. May God put his comforting arms completely around you as you mourn his passing. His faith and dedication to our church has been an inspiration for the entire congregation. Rest in peace, Ron. You are greatly missed.
Zelda Capehart says
Ron was a very special person. My husband and I always enjoyed visiting him and Frances. Praying for Frances and all of his family. I wonder if they have a welcoming party in heaven? Martin, my deceased husband, and all Ron’s family and friends up there would have been there to greet him.
Vonnie Becker says
To all family members of Ron, I send my sincere condolences. He was truly a very humble and compassionate man of many talents. His family and loved ones were the priorities in his life! My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.
vonnie
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Ronald Reisdorph. May you find comfort in your happy memories and in remembering the fine qualities you recall of Mr. Reisdorph. Please know that God promises to be, “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34; 18) Our loving Creator has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25; 8) Please look forward to the joy of again seeing Mr. Reisdorph in perfect health in Paradise conditions as was originally purposed in the Garden of Eden. Hopefully these promises will ease the pain of loss. Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life and gives us comfort and hope (John 17:3).
Virgil & Waneeta Farris says
Frances & family,
We are saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a great strength and inspiration for many folks and will be greatly missed . May you find comfort in your memories and knowing he is in a beautiful, peaceful place. God Bless.
Virginia Syring says
Thank You for all the kind words n sympathy on the loss of our dad n papa. He truly was a wonderful person n will certainly be missed by us all. We love you Dad ( PAPA ).
Victoria Cilwik says
I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Reisdorph has passed away in death. Please accept my family’s condolences. May your hearts be comforted by the Bible’s promise at Revelation chapter 21 and verse 4 that very soon death will be no more as well as John chapter 5, versee 28 and 29 where we are promised that God will perform a resurrection of those who have died so that we can be reunited with these dear loved ones again.
Dave E. Reisdorph says
Francis and Family, I am so saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. He is one of the greatest men I have known. I have very fond memories of Ron that are dear to my heart, that I have told to my family and friends over the years. I love you Ron. You are one of the last real men this planet will ever hold again. Honor, integrity, intellect, and a big heart full of love are qualities that seem to seldom appear together ‘as one’ in one man’s soul. God Bless.
Virginia. Reisdorph says
There will always be a warm place i in my heart for you and France’s,for always being nice to me,and always loving your big brother(tuff),rest in peace,I will be seeing you and Tuff very soon.You are in my heart always,France’s take care I miss not seeing you guys,changes sometime is hard to take,but that is life. God Bless
Funny Reisdorph