Ronald McGurk

Ronald F. “Ron” McGurk, 82, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home. 

Ronald Francis McGurk, the son of Francis and Gladys (Samstad) McGurk, was born  on March 13, 1937 at Hurd, North Dakota.  

Ron attended school at Sisseton and he later graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Huron College

Ronald McGurk and Patricia Fossum were united in marriage on October 9, 1956 in Watertown, South Dakota.   They moved to Grand Forks in 1963 when Ron was hired as a sales representative for Proctor and Gamble. He worked for Proctor and Gamble until he retired in 1996.  

Ron was an all-star athlete in college and was inducted into the Huron College Sports Hall of Fame. He received Salesman of the Year and other numerous awards from Proctor and Gamble.

He was an avid Sioux fan, loved hunting with the boys,enjoyed his lake homes and his family. 

Ronald is survived by his wife, Patricia, Grand Forks; children, Peggy Sand, Tad McGurk, Penny McGurk and Jon McGurk, one sister, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his son Todd, his parents and a brother Leo.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 5555 S. Washington, St, Grand Forks.   Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42^nd St., Grand Forks.   Interment will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery, Grand Forks.   In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church, or the Altru Cardiac Unit.