Gerald "Jerry" Ronkainen's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2022 in Virginia, Minnesota

Gerald "Jerry" Ronkainen

October 9, 1953 - December 10, 2022 (69 years old)

Virginia, Minnesota

Gerald "Jerry" Ronkainen's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2022 in Virginia, Minnesota

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Gerald "Jerry" Ronkainen

October 9, 1953 - December 10, 2022 (69 years old)

Virginia, Minnesota

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Gerald Ronkainen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Ronkainen of Virginia, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 69, on December 10, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Ronkainen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Ronkainen and Emma Ronkainen (Miklaucic). He is survived by: his wife Sally Sandstrom; his daughters, Sara Warner (Steve) of Maple Grove and Leah Ronkainen (Nathan Branson) of Richfield; his granddaughters, Mallory and Della Warner; his siblings, Shirley Fetzich, Donald Ronkainen (Sue) and Mike Ronkainen (Lynda Davis); his aunts, Laurel Butler (Myles) and Phyllis Miklaucic; and his siblings-in-law, Tom Sandstrom (Jenny), Paul Sandstrom (Renee), Dennis Sandstrom (Rose) and Patty Jelmberg (Dallas). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home



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December 17, 2022

Gwen Gorski wrote a sympathy message

“Sally and family.. we were so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend the funeral but you were in my thoughts and prayers Losing a loved one so suddenly is very difficult. Hugs and prayers to your family. Gwen and Brad”


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Dec 14

Visitation

Ziemer-Moeglein-Shatava Funeral Home
108 Broadway, Gilbert, MN 55741

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Dec 15

Visitation

Gilbert

Thu

Dec 15

Funeral Mass

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
306 2nd St S, Virginia, MN 55792

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