Service Information
Ronald F. Oven, age 64, of Winthrop, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020, at his home in Winthrop.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Interment will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Emerald Township, Minnesota.
Military Honors by the Winthrop Honor Guard.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Obituary
Ronald Francis Oven was born on March 27, 1955, in Virginia, Minnesota, the fourth child of George and Lois (Deloria) Oven. He received his education in Eveleth, MN. graduating with the Eveleth High School Class of 1973 and went on to further his education at Hutchinson Vocational/Technical College.
Ron entered active military service on December 5, 1984, and served with the United States Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Fort Sherman, Panama with the 65th Combat Engineers, Team Spirit, Korea. He was honorably discharged in December 1989 with the rank of sergeant.
On September 10, 1977, Ron was united in marriage to Sue Sperling. This marriage was blessed with one son, Jacob.
On August 8, 1986, Ron was united in marriage to Anne Barvels at Fort Lewis, Washington. Ron and Anne shared 20 years of marriage when Anne passed away on August 27, 2006.
Ron was employed at American Milk Producers Inc. in New Ulm for 28 years, retiring in June of 2019. He currently worked at Menards in Hutchinson.
Ron went by many titles, husband, father, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, a good neighbor, and especially Commando. He loved a good laugh, hunting, and fishing, being teased, and teasing back and his family. He was always willing to help, family, and friends. He was an enthusiastic sports fan. All Minnesota teams were on the top of his list.
Ron is survived by:
Son, Jacob Oven (Candace) of Caldwell, ID;
Siblings, Jeannie Elliott (Bob) of Hutchinson, MN,
Peggy Ziegler of Angora, MN; Dan Oven of Salem, OR,
Paul Oven (Mary Beth) of Bloomington, MN;
Sister-in-law, Susan Oven of White Bear Lake, MN;
Aunt, Adelle Deloria of Eveleth, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, Anne Oven; Brother, Greg Oven, Brother-in-law, John Ziegler. Ron's brother, Pat Oven, died three months after Ron.
He is missed. Until we meet again Commando.
Arrangements by the Dalin-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Winthrop. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at hantge.com.
mike knutson says
Prayers and thoughts with the Oven family at this time. My heartfelt condolences to all. May you find strength in memories . I have will remember all the good time we had . His friend For Class of 73 Mike (KNUTE) Knutson.
Patrick Coldagelli says
I was a classmate of Ronnie’s. We played football together. I even think we were in cub scouts together. It saddens me to hear of his passing. He was good friend and we all had a lot of fun in high school. Ronnie could really get us laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Kathy Drobnick says
Ron and I were classmates and a Good Friend. I kept in touch with Ron on text message as he liked to keep up with the Eveleth news. Ron will be missed by many. May your memories help the Oven Family thru this sad time.
Debbie (Proznik) Jackson says
I was just looking him up today (Feb 15, 2022) when I found out he had passed away 2 years ago. Ron was my very first love. We dated off an on until the late 70s-early 80s. Rest in Paradise, my dear friend/love….we shared so many memories. I will miss you always. Hugs and prayers to your family. Hope to reconnect in Heaven someday.
Debbie Proznik Jackson says
Oh, my dear Ron…I just found out today (Feb. 15, 2022) that you had passed away 2 years ago. I am in total shock. We had a lot of good times in our years together that I will hold in my heart forever. You were my first love right out of high school. Rest in Paradise, my dear friend/love. Hope to reunite with you in Heaven one day.