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Ronald Dean “Thorny” Thornton

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Birth	:	13 Nov 1936
Death	:	19 Apr 2004
Burial	:	Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2987130, -91.7774110
Description	:	Ronald Dean "Thorny" Thornton was born Nov. 13, 1936 in Decorah, the son of Andrew P. and Pearl J. (Ruth) Thornton. He graduated from High School and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., where he was trained in auto repair. He was united in marriage with Marilyn I. Frye on Feb. 15, 1958 in Minneapolis. They were married by a Justice of the Peace during their lunch hour and returned to work after the ceremony. To this union three children were born: Raedean, Duane, Cassandra and they adopted their son Michael. Ron Thornton began his career... Read More	Ronald Dean "Thorny" Thornton was born Nov. 13, 1936 in Decorah, the son of Andrew P. and Pearl J. (Ruth) Thornton. He graduated from High School and Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., where he was trained in auto repair. He was united in marriage with Marilyn I. Frye on Feb. 15, 1958 in Minneapolis. They were married by a Justice of the Peace during their lunch hour and returned to work after the ceremony. To this union three children were born: Raedean, Duane, Cassandra and they adopted their son Michael. Ron Thornton began his career working for Carl Fisher at his 76 Service Station on Nicollet Avenue and 53rd Street in Minneapolis. He later bought the business, renamed it "Thorny's Service" and repaired cars and pumped gas there for 27 years. Ron Thornton was an avid collector. He enjoyed owning several antique cars and was fond of science fiction. His memberships included the National Rifle Association and the Sons of Norway. His family is grateful for the compassionate care he received from Stephanie Sigafoos, Cheryl McConnell and Cheryl Dahl. Ronald Thornton was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Pearl; his wife, Marilyn on May 26, 1996, and one grandson, on April 9, 2004.

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Ronald Dean “Thorny” Thornton's memorial is located at: Lutheran Cemetery, Decorah, Winneshiek County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.2987130
Longitude: -91.7774110

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Phillip Thornton

(1900 - 1972)

Pearl J. Ruth Thornton

(1901 - 1981)

Spouse

Marilyn L. Frye Thornton

(1938 - 1996)

Siblings

Glen Arthur Thornton

(1927 - 2018)

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Coordinate: 43.2987130, -91.7774110

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17. Madison Lutheran Church East Cemetery
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