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Ronald Kirkhus Obituary

Kirkhus, Ronald Duane - Of Two Harbors Age 70 Died January 5, 2003 at his home. He was born to Marvin & Ellen (Erickson) Kirkhus Janury 4, 1933, in Two Harbors. He was employed in construction in North Dakota and Montana. In the mid sixties he moved to Inver Grove Heights, where he was employed by Ford Motor and its Twin Cities assembly plant for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Ronald and his wife Jean moved back to Two Harbors in May, 1995, and together through the years they enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and traveling coast to coast. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister Shirley Beck. Ronald is survived by his wife Jean; step-children: Robert (Marie) Nelson of South St. Paul, Lesie (Jean) Nelson of Maplewood, Daniel (Karen) Nelson of Cottage Grove, and Julie (Jim) Pelton of South St. Paul; step-grandchildren: Christopher, Matthew, Holly, Joseph, Michael, Cassandra, Jessica, Jennifer, Ginna and Joshua; and 1 step-great-grandson. Services will be held 11AM Friday January 10, 2003 at CAVALLIN FUNERAL HOME, Two Harbors.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 7, 2003.

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Les & Family Nelson

February 2, 2003

You have touched our lives and we love you for it.Thank you for watching after Mom all these years but now its our turn.Hope the fishing up there is better than it is here in Minnesota. Love you and we will miss you.

Susan Pirkl - Wethern

February 2, 2003

Dear Ron. We know that you are in a place that is free of pain. Know that you will always be in my mind when I go to buy my next Ford. I am glad I got to know you. We will take care of Grannie for you!

Julie Pelton

January 14, 2003

Ron, You will be missed dearly by all of us. We know that you are in a better place without pain. Thanks for all the great memories!!

Thanks for being a part of our lives. The Pelton Family.

P.S. We love You and we will take care of Granny for you, so don't worry about her she will be just fine.

Kirkhus Jean

January 9, 2003

Love you and miss you a lot but know you are in Heaven and have no more pain.Will try to make a good life for myself so do not worry..

Jennifer Pelton

January 8, 2003

In the hearts of all who knew him... Ron's memory lives and his love endures. We love you Granny!!! Jennifer, Gary and Garrett

Lois Lassonde Boen

January 6, 2003

Jean, my sympathy to you and your family. I knew Ron was ill, but still feel so badly about his passing. Sincerely, Lois

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