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Ronald Irvin Tolstad

Birth	:	12 Sep 1934 Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	24 Aug 2018 Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9180984, -97.9111023
Description	:	Ronald Irvin Tolstad died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2018 in Valley City, ND. He was 83 years old. Ron was born on September 12, 1934 to Albert and Johanna Tolstad on the Tolstad family farm near Dazey, ND. He graduated from Dazey High School in 1952. He attended NDSU where he was a proud member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. In 1953, Ron and childhood friends, Gerry Bender and Doug Quick, enlisted in the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and returned to NDSU for another year. Ron married... Read More	Ronald Irvin Tolstad died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on August 24, 2018 in Valley City, ND. He was 83 years old. Ron was born on September 12, 1934 to Albert and Johanna Tolstad on the Tolstad family farm near Dazey, ND. He graduated from Dazey High School in 1952. He attended NDSU where he was a proud member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. In 1953, Ron and childhood friends, Gerry Bender and Doug Quick, enlisted in the Army. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and returned to NDSU for another year. Ron married the love of his life, Billie LaVonne Ledbury, on September 2, 1956. They were a team for 47 years. They lived in Grand Forks before moving to Valley City where they owned and operated Ron’s Body Shop from 1965 to 1999. Ron lived and taught his children a life of service. Along with his proud service in the Army, he was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, a 56-year member of Dazey American Legion Post 0149, a 50 year member of Eagles Aerie Post 2192, two time Commander of VFW Post 2764, served in the VFW Color Guard, a lifetime member of the Order of the Cooties, and a third generation member of the Elks. In 2016, Ron had the privilege to attend the WDAY Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. with friend Dave Zeller and other veterans. He talked about the trip with great pride and enthusiasm. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers Alan Tolstad, Ray Tolstad and sister JoAnn Bakken. Ron is survived by his kids: Pat France (Jeff), Lorrie Coker (Travis), Ron Tolstad, Jr. and Vicki Kopplin (John). He also cherished his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews. Adapter from Oliver Nathan Funeral Home obituary

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Where is Ronald Irvin Tolstad's memorial?
Ronald Irvin Tolstad's memorial is located at: Memory Gardens Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Ronald Irvin Tolstad death?
Ronald Irvin Tolstad death on 24 Aug 2018 in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ronald Irvin Tolstad's memorial?
Latitude: 46.9180984
Longitude: -97.9111023

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Percy Tolstad

(1902 - 1985)

Johanna Louise Berge Tolstad

(1908 - 1983)

Spouse

Billie LaVonne Ledbury Tolstad

(1937 - 2003)

Siblings

Ray G Tolstad

(1936 - 1993)

JoAnn Tolstad Bakken

(1939 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Memory Gardens Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9180984, -97.9111023

2. Prairie Rest Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8772011, -97.9231033

3. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9253006, -97.9730988

4. Hillside Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9338989, -97.9736023

5. Wooland Family Cemetery
Cuba, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8588287, -97.9202121

6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9827600, -97.9171000

7. Woodbine Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9227982, -98.0186005

8. Oriska Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9342003, -97.8043976

9. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9267006, -97.7983017

10. Maryvale Convent Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9555000, -98.0221630

11. Camp Arnold State Historic Site
Oriska, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9932800, -97.7911000

12. Zion Getchell Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0080600, -98.0667500

13. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8054400, -97.7426300

14. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8699200, -98.1449920

15. Faith Lutheran Church Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9356003, -98.1605988

16. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7677994, -97.7881012

17. Ringsaker Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7757988, -98.0603027

18. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7421150, -97.8715057

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Tower Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9193993, -97.6455994

20. Hill Side Cemetery
Fingal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7536011, -97.7857971

21. Sheyenne Valley Cemetery
Kathryn, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7324100, -97.9815000

22. Morton Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0980988, -97.8106003

23. Free Methodist Cemetery
Pillsbury, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1249600, -97.9078700

24. Sunnyside Cemetery
Hastings, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7223100, -98.0394300