Tom Ronan

Thomas "Tom" A. Ronan, 62, Manvel, ND passed away February 26, 2013 in Grand Forks. Tom was born July 26, 1950 in Grand Forks, ND the son of Arthur and Edna (Kinney) Ronan. He attended school in a one room schoolhouse near Manvel, ND until 8th grade. After which he attended school in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School. Tom earned his Bachelor Degree from UND. He lived and farmed near Manvel, ND until he was forced to discontinue due to illness. Tom was a life member of Zion Congregational Church of Manvel where he served in many capacities. Tom was Secretary-Treasurer for Ferry Township for more that 30 years and an active member of the Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers Association. He held several positions in the following organizations: Manvel Oil Co-op, Farmers Grain Elevator and American Crystal Sugar EGF Factory District. Tom loved UND sports and was a member of Sioux Booster Club. UND Hockey was a big part of his life and his wonderful Sioux family (Al). Some of Tom's favorite times where spent playing softball. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his cousins (Jeff, Dave and John). Survivors include his sister, Carolyn (Ralph) Honkola, nephew, Scott Honkola (Melanie Slominski), niece, Carrie (Dane) Jackson and their children, Dillon, Lila and Dallas all of Grand Forks aunts, Lu (Paul) Bry, Lois Kinney and Georgia Mae Kinney as well as numerous cousins. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother (John), infant sister and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 4, 2013 at the Catholic Church in Manvel and not at Zion Congregational Church. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Grand Forks, ND. Memorials to Zion Congregational Church or UND Men's Hockey care of Univ. of ND Foundation.