Ronald was born on March 23, 1946 and passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Ronald was a resident of Cresbard, South Dakota at the time of passing. He attended and graduated from Barnard High School. He was drafted in the United States Army on April 16, 1969, serving during the Vietnam War. Burial followed in Cresbard Cemetery with military honors. Visitation with the family present was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the church in Cresbard. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the American Legion Post #213, PO Box 33, Cresbard, SD 57435.