James Ronning

Jim Bush Ronning, age 70, of Bloomington, formerly of Lamberton passed away on July 22, 2012 in the arms of his loving wife at N.C. Little Hospice. He was a kind and loving husband, dedicated son and best friend to many including many friends from Sears Mpls Distribution Center where he worked for many years. He was born to Aubrey Beatrice (Monson) Ronning on November 20, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Minneapolis, attended Central High School and relocated to Lamberton when his mother remarried, graduating from Lamberton High School in 1959. He married Mady Christensen on June 27, 1964 in Springfield. He was an avid lover of classic cars, enjoyed gardening and traveling, especially trips to California and Arizona and was a long time Big Brother to little brother David. Survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mady, sister, Shirley (Don) Kieser, step brothers, Dean (Darlene), Richard and Arlin Albertson, mother-in-law, Nat Christensen, father-in-law, Vic (Dorothy) Christensen, brothers-in-law, Doug Christensen, Jeff (Dorene) Christensen and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Virginia Wilkerson and nephew, Nate Nachreiner. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, July 26, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Second Visitation 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, July 27, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 11:00 am Friday, July 27, 2012 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd. 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087