Ronald A. Udstrand, 67 Coon Rapids - Ronald A. Udstrand, 67, died Friday, November 7, 2003, in Coon Rapids. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 11, 2003, at the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel in Minneapolis. Interment was held at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. Ronald Arthur Udstrand was born on October 6, 1936, in Thief River Falls, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Rux) Udstrand. He was baptized at the Evangelical Free Church. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and served in the National Guard. Ronald's work history while living in Thief River Falls included jobs with Bjorkman's Clothing and the Thief River Falls Times. Ron and his family moved to Southern California in 1964 and moved back to Minnesota in 1970. He was a lifelong member of Graphic Communications International Union Local 1B, and spent his entire career in the printing business. Survivors include a son, Brian (Karen) of Maple Grove; a daughter, Shelly (Rick) Rohwer of Champlin; five grandchildren; one brother LeRoy (Carol), of Lakeville; one sister Gloria (Wallace) Phillips of Redding, Calif.; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by brothers Jerry and David. A00003B2003NV19

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