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Ronald E. Gaarder

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Aug 13, 1939 – Jan 22, 2026 (Age 86)

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BORN
August 13, 1939
DIED
January 22, 2026
AGE
86
LOCATION
St. Cloud, Minnesota

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Ronald Gaarder, 86, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his home in Elk River. Visitation will be 1:30-4:00PM on Saturday, February 14 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Big Lake, with a memorial service from 2:30-3:00PM.Ron was born August 13,...

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Ron was my vice principal at Elk River High school. He became a customer of mine at stores I worked at. He even remembered what year I graduated. I will miss his smiling face.

Ron was my principal as a brand new teacher. I always felt supported and encouraged. He always told an amusing story that I don´t remember any more but I remember the message: if what you are doing doesn´t feel right or is not working then stop doing it, even if someone higher up is telling you to do it. Rest in peace, Ron

Mr Gaarder was my Principal in jr High at Vandenberg in Elk River . He was always fair with students and gave some kind wisdom about how your actions with follow you as a adult. And he was right..

Awe.. Mr. Gaarder; I remember you well as my Principal of Vandenberge. You def kept us kids in line. I will remember your smile and seeing you walk the halls often. I will keep your family in my prayers. You will be missed by many. Thank you for being a upstanding role model for us kids. Jennifer Taylor aka Riska.. class of 1993.

Ron was a great man and was our principal at VandenBerge Junior High School. He almost always had a smile and a lot of good laughs with us. a lot of joking around!! GREAT MAN he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.