Photo courtesy of DUNNIGAN-DIX FUNERAL HOME - CANDO
Jan 8, 1932 - Jun 17, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. I remember your kind family from the time I taught in Cando and through Minn-Dak where my husband Ray worked. I will be thinking of you as you celebrate the life of your dad
Wendy Evenson Watts
June 29, 2023 | Alexandria, MN | Friend
My deepest sympathies to you Edair, kids, & grands. I pray for comfort and peace & that your memories will sustain you during this tough time. He's in the presence of his Lord and Savior, exciting time for him! We'll see him on the other side, albeit, not anytime soon. Love & Prayers, Ruthann
Ruthann Lyle
June 22, 2023 | Casa Grande, AZ | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Ron was a mentor to me. His wisdom that he shared was a blessing. I had great respect for Ron &Edair. May your precious memories bring you joy and laughter amidst your tears. Blessing, Becky
Rebecca Raddohl
June 21, 2023 | Cando, ND | Friend
Edair and Family:
My sincerest sympathies and prayers go out to all of you. May Ron now Rest In Peace.
Clarice Demeyere
June 20, 2023 | Warren, MN | Friend
Edair and family, prayers in the passing of this kind, wonderful, community leader. Ron stood for everything good and his legacy is rich w service of his Lord and concern for others. Thank you for your military service. May God hold you close during this time. ❤
Diane Newman McDowell
June 20, 2023 | St. Augustine, FL | Friend
Ron's family, I am so to hear about Ron's passing. He was always happy when I saw him. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Kristi Lee-Weyrauch
June 19, 2023 | Fargo, ND | Acquaintance
Ronald Duane Teubner, 91, of Cando, ND, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 Am on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Christian Fellowship Church in Cando. Visitation will be at the church Friday, June 30th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM that everyone is welcome to attend. Military honors are provided by the Hal Parker Post #79 Cando American Legion and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Team. Burial will be at a later date at Zion Cemetery, Zion ND. Memorials are preferred to FaHoCha Bible Camp, 8799 21st Street NE, Warwick ND 58381 or Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 3550 38th Avenue S Unit 103, Fargo, ND 58104. Everyone is welcome to stream the Celebration of Life service through the Christian Fellowship YouTube Page at https://www.youtube.com/@christianfellowshipchurchc1014/streams
Ron was born to Fred and Elizabeth (Weiker) Teubner on January 8, 1932 on the family farm 17 miles west of Cando. As a 3-year-old boy, a significant family event happened when his 23 year-old aunt Minnie Weiker gave her life to save Ron and his brother Virgil from their burning house.
He attended Wheatland, Hardwheat and Metcalf elementary country schools; graduated Cando High School in 1949; and attended McPherson College in Kansas and the State School of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota.
Ron was drafted in 1952 and served in the Army for 2 years as a heavy equipment mechanic stationed on Baffin Island, Greenland. After completing his service, he returned to Cando and began his career in farming. On June 21, 1957 Ron married Edair Jeanine Wagenman in Cando at the Church of the Brethren. They have known each other for 88 years, as Ron’s parents took him to visit Edair when she and her twin brother Harlan were born. Ron and Edair farmed near Bisbee and had 4 children. They also enjoyed 30 years of wintering in Arizona, soaking up the sunshine.
Ron was a talented high school athlete who loved sports competing in football, basketball, and baseball. As Ron would often say, “I was the only kid in school who started in all three sports.” In 1948, he refereed his first basketball game and continued for 28 years working over 1000 games. He developed a love for the game of golf and played many rounds with family and friends. He and Edair avidly supported the Cando Cubs and later the North Star Bearcats.
Ron loved farming, John Deere tractors and combines, and always strived to be the best farmer he could possibly be. After “retirement” he continued to be active on the farm running the combine well into his 80’s. He was involved in many agricultural related organizations. In 1983, Ron was awarded the Pro Farmer of the Year award. He was involved with Minn-Dak Growers Association, a specialty crop marketing organization. He was instrumental in the push to develop a new scab-resistant Durum wheat variety.
Above all, Ron loved the Lord and was committed to living his life accordingly. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes was a significant part of his life and he served as North Dakota’s state director. Ron has been a member of the Church of the Brethren, now Christian Fellowship Church, his entire life and served the church in many different capacities including Sunday School teacher, deacon, and board member. He was a long-time member of Gideons International, a founding member of Lighthouse of Hope, helped establish Crossroads Range, and participated in both Lay Witness Missions and Promise Keepers.
Ron was also committed to investing in the growth and care of the Cando community by serving on multiple boards and committees.
Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Edair; their children Nancy (Rick) Mitchell, Mesa AZ; Trudy (Larry) Semrau, Bloomington MN; Jeffrey (Cathy) Teubner, Cando ND; and Peggy (late husband Joe) Martin, Champlin MN; their grandchildren Calvin (Alyssa) Teubner, Jessica (Hunter) Mouw, Lindsey and Lexie Semrau, Jack (Payge), Sam, Katie, and Sarah Martin; brother Ken (Diane) Teubner, Cando ND and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, an unnamed infant and Virgil; nephews Kevin Teubner and Mickey Teubner.
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