VonArb, Ronald James 1937-2022

VONARB, NOETHE, MILLER

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 8/8/2022 at 10:38:15

Ronald James von Arb, 84, of Owatonna, passed away Saturday April 9, 2022 at his home. He was born in Alton, Iowa on October 21, 1937 to Paul and Barbara (Noethe) von Arb.

He attended school at St. Mary's Academy in Alton, Iowa and graduated in 1955. Ronald continued working at the family farm and enlisted into the Army National Guard.

Ronald married Sondra Miller on June 27, 1959, in St. Clair Minnesota. They had two children Rochelle (Shelly) and Brian. He worked at the Mankato Fire Department for 28 years and eventually moved to Owatonna in 2003. He was a "jack of all trades" and loved working with his hands. He prided himself on the meticulous care of his lawn and gardens. He adored his dog, Chuckles.
Ron loved to be in the outdoors especially fishing and hunting. Many friends and family enjoyed playing cards with him. Ron and Sondra started Grandparents for Education and subsequently were honored at the American Music Awards.

He is survived by wife of almost 62 years Sondra, daughter, Shelly (Tim) Chicos; Son, Brian (Carmi) Von Arb; five grandchildren, Perry (Emily) Chicos, Lauren (Dylan Vandal) Chicos, Maria (Mitch Leonard) Chicos, Hannah (Daniel Borup) Von Arb, Zachary (Amber Leiser) Von Arb; great-granddaughter Quinn Chicos; two brothers, Paul (Pauline) Von Arb, Robert (Glenda) Von Arb; nine sisters, Charmaine List, Patricia Jungers, Margie Klein, Carolyn (Vern) Langenfeld, Arlene (Leon) Schoo, Bev (Don) Delperdang, Clarissa Doggart, Ione Nabor, Judy (Frank) Mousel.
He is preceded in death by parents, brothers, Melvin, Everett "Bud", Orville.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11 AM at Immaculate Conception Church (120 Church St, St Clair, MN 56080).