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Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson

Birth	:	31 Mar 1931 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Dec 2015 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3142200, -95.5635700
Description	:	Orville Leroy Tronson, known as Rocky, the son of Bert and Anna (Poppens) Tronson, was born on March 31, 1931, in Sioux Falls, SD. Rocky's childhood years were spent in Worthing, SD, where he received his early education. He attended high school at Augustana Academy in Canton, SD, graduating in 1949. Rocky entered into the military in 1950 serving in the U.S. Air Force. During the Korean War he served as a 2nd Class Airman and Training Instructor for Military Police. He also served 13 years as a master Sgt. in the Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged in... Read More	Orville Leroy Tronson, known as Rocky, the son of Bert and Anna (Poppens) Tronson, was born on March 31, 1931, in Sioux Falls, SD. Rocky's childhood years were spent in Worthing, SD, where he received his early education. He attended high school at Augustana Academy in Canton, SD, graduating in 1949. Rocky entered into the military in 1950 serving in the U.S. Air Force. During the Korean War he served as a 2nd Class Airman and Training Instructor for Military Police. He also served 13 years as a master Sgt. in the Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1952. He received his B.A. attending University of South Dakota in Vermillion and Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. He remained in Sioux City most of his adult life. On June 14, 1952, Rocky married Jacqueline Smith. To this union three children were born: Deborah, Steven and Jeffery. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Woodbury County for 2 years 1958-1960. He was employed as a Salesman for Palmer Fruit Co. 1 year and then for APAR Brokerage Co. for 28 years. (1970-1997). Rocky also sold Insurance for several years. Rocky was remarried to Marylin Fink Sievers on October 10, 1985 in Sioux City. Later they moved to Spencer where he managed the sporting department at Walmart for 6 years. He also volunteered at the Spencer Hospital as a Valet. Rocky belonged to the American Legion, AARP and the Cosmopolitan Club in Sioux City. He enjoyed golf and family. Rocky passed away on December, 7, 2015 at St. Luke Lutheran Home at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marylin; his sister Evelyn; his brother Lester. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Deborah Phelan (Randy) of Boise, ID, Steve Tronson of Goodyear Arizona, and Jeffrey Tronson of Sioux City, IA: his Stepchildren: Sandra Wallburg (Gary) of Arnolds Park, IA, Susan Snater (Mike) of Winona, MN, Sharon Baker (Mike) of Anchorage, AK, and Steven Sievers (Becky) of Mt. Caramel, IL: his sister Betty Sunde (Gordon) of Missouri; his brother: Arnold Tronson (Pat) of Sioux Falls, SD: 17 Grand Children: 7 Great Grand Children.

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Where is Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson's memorial?
Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson's memorial is located at: Baker Township Cemetery, Melvin, Osceola County, USA.
When did Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson death?
Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson death on 7 Dec 2015 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Orville Leroy “Rocky” Tronson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3142200
Longitude: -95.5635700

Family Members:

Parent

Bert Tronson

(1907 - 2001)

Anna Poppens Tronson

(1911 - 1993)

Spouse

Marylin Frances Fink Tronson

(1933 - 2008)

Siblings

Lester Dean Tronson

(1933 - 2007)

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Coordinate: 43.3142200, -95.5635700

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Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.7583008

14. Holman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3905983, -95.7608032

15. Westport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

16. Wilson Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4514008, -95.7039032

17. Gilman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

18. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

19. Randolph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1282500, -95.5257500

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Coordinate: 43.4589005, -95.7406006

21. Steuck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1208500, -95.5440000

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Coordinate: 43.1150000, -95.5355000

23. Excelsior Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

24. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000