Ronald E. DeVriendt

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DeVriendt, Ronald E. Died 9/22/16. Preceded in death by his loving wife Jeannette in 1970; parents; siblings Vincent, Dorothy, and brother-in-law Chuck (Berg). Ron is survived by his children Suzanne (Lance) Denzer, Laura (John) Zanmiller, David (Mary Welch), and Bradley (Audrey); grandchildren Jeanette (Rey) Caban, Elizabeth, Margaret, Mitchell, Andrea, Justin, Joseph, and Jesse; and great-granddaughter Fern. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Emily DeVriendt and Angie Larson, brothers-in-law Larry (Harriet) Petersen, David Petersen, and many nieces and nephews. He was born to Edward and Mary (VanHyfte) on 02/18/35 near Corning, MN. He graduated from Austin High School ('52) and the Austin Vocational School (53). A 14 year employee of Honeywell as a Class A Tool and Die Maker. He served his country with the 101st Airborne Division. In 1960 he married Jeannette Petersen and made a home in Fridley. In 1967 Ron and Merlin Beseman started Top Tool Company. Twenty years later he sold the business and entered into retirement with winters in San Diego. Visitation 4-7 pm Monday, Sept. 26 at Washburn-McReavy Columbia Heights Chapel, 41st & Central Ave NE and one hour prior to Mass at church. Funeral Mass 11 am Tuesday, Sept. 27 at Church of St. William, 6120 5th St NE, Fridley, where Ron was a proud charter member of the parish. God Bless America! Washburn-McReavy.com Columbia Hts Chapel 763-789-4436

Published on September 25, 2016