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1936

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2015

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Ronald Tokheim Obituary

Ronald O. Tokheim

Ronald Ole Tokheim, 78, of rural Dell Rapids died Monday, August 10, 2015 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at First Lutheran Church, Colton at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 15, 2015. Burial will be in the Minnehaha Cemetery, rural Colton. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Friday at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Colton.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Ruth, sisters, Marilyn (Gene) Graber, Freeman; Mildred Jorgenson, Dell Rapids; Verla (Ron) Thompson, Colton; a brother Alton (Delores) Tokheim, Dell Rapids; Ruth's son, Scott Phillips, Soldotna, Alaska and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother in law, Norman Jorgenson and many aunts and uncles.

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Published by Argus Leader on Aug. 13, 2015.
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RUTH my son got married last week so did not see this in paper I was shocked... please stop in to AMDAHLS SO WE CAN VISIT AGAIN MY SINCERE SYMPATHY

LARRY LANDGREN

August 20, 2015

We enjoyed visiting with Ron whenever we saw him. He was sure a nice man. Sharing in your loss.

Floyd & Melissa Snoozy

August 15, 2015

So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure visiting with Ron at the Peterson Family Reunion! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Theresa Fink

August 14, 2015

Ron "Toke' as we knew him in the Air Guard was a quiet but witty guy. Helped me a lot when I first got into the guard with my uncle Lowell Voigt. Ron was patient and really enjoyed being around him in the Com/Nav shop. Our sympathies at this time. Neil and Dephine Jordan, Denver, CO

August 13, 2015

It was always a delight to meet up with Ron and to enjoy his great smile and humor. We are grateful that he loved our friend, Ruth.

Charl Gilm

August 13, 2015

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