Message from Amy (Meyer) Schilder

Sarah, I am so sorry. We are never grown up enough to lose a parent. My favorite memories of your dad (and I have several!):
An OOPS singalong in the big tent by the river with Mayor Peterson.
The time you and Sharon slipped into church just a minute after the hour, and your dad was reading scripture or doing announcements or something, and announced the two of you arriving late! hahaha As I parent I really get a kick out of that now.
What a dear man, who touched so many lives. One of my favorite hometown people. And what a handshake or big hand on your shoulder!
Love and hugs to all of you.

Message from Sarah Peterson

Thank you so much Amy - It means a lot.

A candle was lit by Lori Lodmell Blake on March 22, 2017 10:48 PM

A candle was lit by LaNette Gregersen Munce on March 22, 2017 10:18 PM

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My prayers and sympathy to Shirlene and your family. I remember well your Dad
and Mom in Dell Rapids. May God bless all past memories and guide you and your
family in the future. love ya LaNette DRHS '71

A candle was lit by LaNette Gregersen Munce on March 22, 2017 10:18 PM

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My prayers and sympathy to Shirlene and your family. I remember well your Dad
and Mom in Dell Rapids. May God bless all past memories and guide you and your
family in the future. love ya LaNette DRHS '71

Message from Mary Prudic (Riswold)

My sympathy to you Shirlene, and all your family!! I remember Ron as a remarkable nice man and all of the times I heard him sing!! What a voice and now heaven will be hearing it all the time!! All my love, Mary

A candle was lit by Nichole & DJ Jerome on March 22, 2017 11:31 AM

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Dorothy,

Sorry for your loss. Ron was such a kind gentle man. We always enjoyed hearing his wisdom he shared, and when he would share a beautiful song to his savior. You and your family are in our prayers.

A candle was lit by Nichole Jerome on March 22, 2017 11:24 AM

Message from Deb Sittig

I was so sorry to hear of Ron's passing, but it made me smile to hear that he was still singing to the Ambulance Crew on the ride home. He and my Dad shared a love of Baseball, Renner Baseball, and all other local sports. I feel as if I always knew him from hanging around Renner and the ballpark as a kid; and from his community presence in Dells and the area as I grew older. His playing and singing were a highlight of any event - beautiful and heartfelt. (And everyone wanted "him to sing at my funeral.") Know that he was loved by many as you mourn & remember!

In sympathy to you, his family, and all of those he touched - Deb Sittig

Expression of Sympathy

A Spring Has Sprung Mixed Basket was ordered on March 22, 2017

A candle was lit by Ron Buskerud on March 21, 2017 7:14 PM

Message from Bobby & Holly (Sittig) Swenson

Dear Family,
We were sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He was a good man and one of many talents. My parents always thought a lot of him. I hope you will be ok with this true story...When I was young and heard Ron sing at a funeral for the 1st time, I told my family that I wanted Ron to sing at my funeral. To that my dad replied, "you better hope he doesn't sing for your funeral kid, as he's at least 30 years your senior!" We are thinking of you at this time of loss and remembrance. Bobby & Holly Swenson

A candle was lit by Lloyd and Sue Siemonsma on March 21, 2017 3:32 PM

Message from Roger Nustad

Ron was a true friend and mentor as I grew up in Renner. He was a great baseball player and I got to be his teammate and watch him play. He sure hit a lot of homer runs. I was one of Rons early life insurance policy holders and have it today. My children were added to that policy and now there children have been added. So sad to see him leave this world but has earned his heavenly home. He is singing with Jesus today.

Message from Dave Stenberg

Just remembering what a good friend Ron was & how much I enjoyed his music too.
Knew him well when he was in Dell Rapids & he was especially friends with my brother Bob. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family at this time.
Sincerely,
Dave Stenberg

A candle was lit by Douglas and Kathy Gillard on March 21, 2017 9:57 AM

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Ron was a loving and devoted husband to Dorothy, and loved for his whole family.
My husband and I witnessed Ron as a servant to our Lord in that Ron served lovingly along side Dorothy on the Rosebud Reservation many years. We also enjoyed his proud stories of being Mayor in Del Rapids. We loved Sat. Bible studies at their home where we would get out the Lutheran Hymnal and sing the old favorites! Ron had a great voice, will miss you Ron, but know you're singing in Heavens choir now. Our prayers go out to the whole family, and Dorothy. Douglas and Kathy Gillard.

A candle was lit by Douglas and Kathyu Gillard on March 21, 2017 9:47 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A Beautiful In Blue was ordered on March 21, 2017

A candle was lit by Fond memories of Ronnie playing piano and singing. on March 20, 2017 1:39 PM

So. Sorry to hear about Ron Merrill lie singer

Message from Kristi Williams Goehring

So sorry to hear about Ron passing. I loved to hear him sing and joke around. I know my dad always enjoyed his company. There will be more singing in heaven now. Thought and prayers with you.

Expression of Sympathy

A BASKET GARDEN was sent on March 20, 2017

Thoughts and prayers are with you upon Ron's passing. Your church family at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Libertyville, Illinois

Message from Mission, SD

Dear Dorothy and family, the LORD comforts us that Ron is home and in the LORD's time we shall be reunited.

Pastor Mark and Margaret Swanson

Expression of Sympathy

A FEATHERY PALM PLANT was sent on March 20, 2017

Dorothy and family, Our family has many special memories of Ron. We send our thoughts and prayers to all of you. Fred Oien and Clem and Karen Morgan

Message from Rodney M Bordeaux

My condolences to Ron's family. I met him a few years ago in the Two Strike Community here on the Rosebud Reservation. He and Dorothy were very kind and giving of themselves to the community. I was truly impressed by their love.
Shirlene: sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man and I was fortunate to have met him. I enjoyed our friendship at Augustana College and I can see why you were so kind and courteous. Just know that his work was very much appreciated here on the Rosebud and from those helped and touched in Two Strike.

Message from Donna Bunkers

Dear Peterson family, I pray the God of all comfort will comfort you. I eill never forget praying with Ron & receiving a private concert featuring The King is Coming! I love you all & pray for you. In Christ's love, Donna Bunkers

Message from Dave and Marcy [Oien] Linton Baltic

R.I.P.

Message from Carol Park

My sympathy to your family, Ron touched many lives singing and friendship.may your memories help you through this sad time.

Expression of Sympathy

A Violets And Butterflies was ordered on March 19, 2017

Message from Melanie Holles

Sharon and family - condolences to you during this sad time. May your happy memories always be with you.

Message from Greg Buskerud

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.

A candle was lit by Larry Hoyme on March 19, 2017 11:13 AM

Message from Larry Hoyme

So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. He truly was as special man and a servant of our Lord. My father Howard much enjoyed serving on the Dell Rapids City Council and church activities with him. Our whole family much appreciated and will never forget Ron coming back to Dell Rapids to sing at both my father and mother's funerals. He had such a beautiful voice and I really enjoyed hearing him sing in Norwegian.

A candle was lit by Boyd and Cindy Beranek on March 19, 2017 10:24 AM

A candle was lit by Wendy Barcaro on March 19, 2017 9:08 AM

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Dorothy and family, may you find comfort in God's love. My heart is warm knowing that he is in the most beautiful place, Heaven and can see him directing his own choir of angels and singing with them. What a "Glorious Day"! Ps 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever.

Message from Stan Steiner

Shirleen,
Sorry about losing your father. Always hard to lose a pillar in the family. I hope you are doing well. Lots of good memories to hang on to.

A candle was lit by Tami Drew on March 19, 2017 8:59 AM

Message from Tami Drew

My deepest condolences. I remember Ron from when I was a young girl at Church and how kind, patient and knowledgeable he was with me. It was always my favorite when he would get up to Sing. God's Blessings to all of you during this difficult time.

A candle was lit by Kelly and Linda Egan. on March 19, 2017 7:42 AM

Message from Monica (Miller) Winklepleck

Dorothy, Shirlene and family--So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. I remember how patient and kind your father was with all of our adventures growing up in Renner and Dells. I also loved listening to him sing. It is a difficult time to say goodbye to your dad. My prayers are with you.

Message from Nancy Jorgensen

Sharon and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a very nice man.

A candle was lit by Ordell, Joyce and Amy Rovang on March 18, 2017 9:30 PM

A candle was lit by Lisa Rovang and Sophie on March 18, 2017 9:29 PM

A candle was lit by Olin Posey on March 18, 2017 3:40 PM