Ronald Leroy Johnson

Ronald Leroy Johnson, 90 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Monday, September 4, 2023, at Valley Senior Living on Columbia. 

Ron was born on August 18, 1933, the son of Victor and Thelma (Bowen) Johnson in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River, Minnesota. Ron enlisted in the United States Airforce in 1952 and received an honorable discharge in 1956. On May 1st, 1959, Ron was united in marriage to Ardia Berg at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks and enjoyed 62 years together.

Ron started his career for the United States Post Office in 1959 and retired in 1992. Ron and Ardia raised Diane, Sheila, and Mark and were very active in their lives.  He enjoyed annual camping vacations with his family to many amusement parks. Ron loved to spend time on Lake Ida with his daughter Sheila and family.

Ron was an active member at United Lutheran Church for 63 years.  He attended Men’s Bible study and sang with the Cathedral Choir for many years. Ron enjoyed biking and walking around University Park. He was an avid sports fan for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, UND sports, especially hockey and basketball and attended many games as well.

Ron is survived by his three children, Diane (Earl) Woolsey, of Grand Forks, Sheila (Greg) Anderson, of Alexandria, MN, and Mark (Corinne) Johnson, of Grand Forks.

four grandchildren, Tyler Woolsey, Kaden Woolsey, Landon Anderson, and Megan (Dan) Essig; two great-grandchildren Isla, and Emmett Essig; sister-in-law, Jane Johnson, Grand Forks, ND, numerous nieces and nephews.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ardia (2021), brothers, Keith and Alvin, sisters, Helen Davidson and Harriette Anderson.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at United Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota.