Ronald served his country in the US Marine Corps and attained the rank of Sgt. He spent his summers at their home on Round Lake near Garrison, MN and moved there permanently in 2006. He wintered in Tropic Star Resort, Pharr, TX, the last eight years.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joanne, daughters Pam (Rick) Cook of Hastings, MN, Rhonda (Derike) Shelton of Fairmont, MN, sons Scott (Cheri) Christensen of Albert Lea, MN, Steve (Rhonda) Christensen of Ellendale, MN, Jeff (Robin) Christensen of New Richland, MN. There are 13 grandchildren, Dani (Travis) Johnson and their children Kaitlyn, Emma and Ava, Chris (Kristina) Cook and their daughter Ellie, Jordan (Jackie) Cook, Tiffany Shelton, Cade Shelton, Carrisa (Justin) Mika and their children Claire and Carson, Tessa Christensen, Jenna Christensen, Kaleb (Erin) Christensen, Cody (Jenny) Christensen, Kelsey Christensen, Matt Christensen and Nick Christensen and three on the way. One brother survives; Paul Christensen of Geneva, MN, sisters; Iris (Stan) Jensen of Lakeville, MN and Lois (Jim) Plunkett of Geneva, MN. Sisters in law include Sandra Vangen of White Bear Lake, MN, Gerry Vangen of Ellendale, MN, Kathleen Glynn of Ellendale, MN, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hans and Carol Christensen, mother and father in law Wanda and Carlyle Vangen, brothers in law Kenny and Odean Vangen.