Ronald Kochevar

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Ronald J. Kochevar, 83, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on 42^nd.

Ronald James Kochevar was born February 13, 1939 in Hibbing, MN, the son of Frank and Eloise (Olsen) Kochevar. He was raised in Hibbing and graduated from high school in 1957. Ron continued his education at NDSU where he was active in the ROTC program.

Ron married Suzanne Hulteen in 1962. Together they had two boys, Ron and Jason Kochevar.

In 1962, Ron joined the U.S. Air Force. He served in several areas including Port Lavaca, TX, Minot, ND, Roswell, NM, and the Grand Forks Air Force Base where he retired as a Captain after 20 years of service. Ron worked several places in Grand Forks including Home of Economy. He loved the hospitality industry and worked at Sanders restaurant and as a supervisor at the Elks Club. Ron is past commander of the Manvel American Legion Post #299 and the East Grand Forks American Legion Post #157. He was a member of the VFW Post #3817 and also served on the Grand Forks Chamber Military Affairs Committee.

Ron married Kathy Como on May 26, 1979 at University Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. She survives along with children, Ron Kochevar, Denver, CO, Wade (Stacy) Olson, Grand Forks, Jason (Liliya) Kochevar, Minneapolis, and Adrea (Dennis) Gray, Lake Havasu, AZ; grandchildren, Jon, Chris, Justice, Olivia, Addison, Jack, Alisa, Sam; great grandchildren, Lillian, Landon, Lyla, and Laynie.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and the Manvel American Legion.