Dean W. Tronson

Dean W. Tronson, 82, of Buxton, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks.

Dean was born November 10, 1937 in Grand Forks, the son of William and Glenna (Lilleberg) Tronson. He was confirmed in his faith at Saint Petri Lutheran Church in Nielsville, MN. Dean attended 8 years of country school in Ervin township and completed 1 year of education at Hillsboro High School.  The following year he joined his father with the daily operations on the family farm. Dean married Annette N. Dronen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sharon, North Dakota on August 31, 1963.

Dean was a 4^th generation potato farmer operating the family farm alongside his dad William. His son Darren joined the family farm operation in 1984. Dean began potato farming at the age of 15 and grew potatoes for the 68 years. He was a member of Highland Lutheran Church, Cummings, ND.

Dean was a compassionate man whose greatest joy in Life was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to support them in all their activities.

Loving family members of Dean include his beloved wife of almost 57 years, Annette; children: Darren (Lisa) Tronson, Buxton, ND; grandchildren: Bethany (Jerome) Rarick, Climax, MN, Tiffany (Robert) Samuelson, Crookston, MN, Megan (Tom) Gerstenberg, Hatton, ND, Shana Tronson, Grand Forks, ND, Gunner Tronson, Buxton, 9 great grandchildren; brother Forrest (Paula) Tronson, Hillsboro, ND;  brother and sisters in law, Jerry Skalicky, Narleen (Bill) Engel, and many nieces, nephews.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents.

Special thanks to Altru Hospital, Sanford Health Care, Mayo Clinic/St. Mary’s at Rochester, MN, for all their care and compassion over the years.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Lutheran Church, Cummings, ND.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks. Visitation will continue 1 hour prior to the start of the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to Highland Lutheran Church general fund.