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Ron was born July 14, 1946 in Melrose to John Joseph Fahnhorst and Alma F. (Zirbes) Fahnhorst. He married Jennifer Jill Kilian on July 6, 1968 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. She passed away in 1978 as a result of an automobile accident. He married Barb Curtis Fahnhorst on July 23, 1982. Ron lived all of his life in the Central Minnesota area (St. Cloud, St. Joseph, Richmond) and worked as a union plumber until his retirement in 2002. His family meant everything to him. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Barb of St. Cloud; children, Felicia, Jason, and Heather Fahnhorst of St. Cloud, Jacque Curtis John of Ohio; grandchildren, DJ John, Demetrius John and Austin Fahnhorst. He is also survived by his brother Gary (Sheryl) of Anoka.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jennifer, brother Rick, and sister, Sharon Yackley.
Special thanks to CentraCare Home Care and Hospice. The aides, nurses, therapists and social workers were true angels for Ron and Barb and family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.
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Holly Warner
September 22, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of the recent passing of Ron. I know my parents enjoyed many laughs over the years with Ron. May the great memories help heal your heart. Holly (Honer) Warner
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