Ferrl Ranum
February 23, 1928 - November 11, 2023
U.S. Navy Veteran
Ferrl Ranum, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, in Thief River Falls, MN.
The service to celebrate Ferrl's life will be 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, in Thief River Falls, MN., with Rev. Mark Helgeland, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by the Ekelund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793, and United States Navy Honor Guard.
Ferrl LeRoy Ranum, was born February 23, 1928, in New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN., the son of John and Olga Christine (Olson) Ranum. He graduated in country school.
On March 2, 1946, Ferrl was united in marriage to Eldora Elaine Knutson, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Thief River Falls. Eldora passed away in 2002.
Ferrl entered into service with the United States Navy, on January 15, 1952, in Fargo, ND. He served aboard the USS San Pablo, and his service took him throughout the world. Ferrl was honorably discharged on January 9, 1956. At that time, he returned to Thief River Falls, where he has continued to reside.
Ferrl started work when he was 16 years old. He worked at various places in Thief River Falls, including: Soo Line Railroad, Nash Finch, Hartz Foods, Arctic Cat, and Ace Hardware. He retired at 85 years old.
On February 3, 2003, Ferrl was united in marriage to Ann Marie Ranum, and they continued to reside in Thief River Falls. The couple had a fantastic marriage, and Ferrl was very proud to be a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ann of Thief River Falls; Ann's daughters: Tammy (Donald) Roberts of Seattle, WA., and Cindy (Ronald) Hodge of Lancaster, MN.; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Ferrl is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Johnson Funeral Service
February 23, 1928 - November 11, 2023
U.S. Navy Veteran
Ferrl Ranum, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, in Thief River Falls, MN.
The service to celebrate Ferrl's life will be 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, in Thief River Falls, MN., with Rev. Mark Helgeland, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by the Ekelund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793, and United States Navy Honor Guard.
Ferrl LeRoy Ranum, was born February 23, 1928, in New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN., the son of John and Olga Christine (Olson) Ranum. He graduated in country school.
On March 2, 1946, Ferrl was united in marriage to Eldora Elaine Knutson, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Thief River Falls. Eldora passed away in 2002.
Ferrl entered into service with the United States Navy, on January 15, 1952, in Fargo, ND. He served aboard the USS San Pablo, and his service took him throughout the world. Ferrl was honorably discharged on January 9, 1956. At that time, he returned to Thief River Falls, where he has continued to reside.
Ferrl started work when he was 16 years old. He worked at various places in Thief River Falls, including: Soo Line Railroad, Nash Finch, Hartz Foods, Arctic Cat, and Ace Hardware. He retired at 85 years old.
On February 3, 2003, Ferrl was united in marriage to Ann Marie Ranum, and they continued to reside in Thief River Falls. The couple had a fantastic marriage, and Ferrl was very proud to be a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ann of Thief River Falls; Ann's daughters: Tammy (Donald) Roberts of Seattle, WA., and Cindy (Ronald) Hodge of Lancaster, MN.; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Ferrl is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Johnson Funeral Service
Ferrl Ranum
February 23, 1928 - November 11, 2023
U.S. Navy Veteran
Ferrl Ranum, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, in Thief River Falls, MN.
The service to celebrate Ferrl's life will be 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, in Thief River Falls, MN., with Rev. Mark Helgeland, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by the Ekelund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793, and United States Navy Honor Guard.
Ferrl LeRoy Ranum, was born February 23, 1928, in New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN., the son of John and Olga Christine (Olson) Ranum. He graduated in country school.
On March 2, 1946, Ferrl was united in marriage to Eldora Elaine Knutson, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Thief River Falls. Eldora passed away in 2002.
Ferrl entered into service with the United States Navy, on January 15, 1952, in Fargo, ND. He served aboard the USS San Pablo, and his service took him throughout the world. Ferrl was honorably discharged on January 9, 1956. At that time, he returned to Thief River Falls, where he has continued to reside.
Ferrl started work when he was 16 years old. He worked at various places in Thief River Falls, including: Soo Line Railroad, Nash Finch, Hartz Foods, Arctic Cat, and Ace Hardware. He retired at 85 years old.
On February 3, 2003, Ferrl was united in marriage to Ann Marie Ranum, and they continued to reside in Thief River Falls. The couple had a fantastic marriage, and Ferrl was very proud to be a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ann of Thief River Falls; Ann's daughters: Tammy (Donald) Roberts of Seattle, WA., and Cindy (Ronald) Hodge of Lancaster, MN.; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Ferrl is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Johnson Funeral Service
February 23, 1928 - November 11, 2023
U.S. Navy Veteran
Ferrl Ranum, 95, of Thief River Falls, MN., passed away peacefully, on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, in Thief River Falls, MN.
The service to celebrate Ferrl's life will be 11:00 AM, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Service, in Thief River Falls, MN., with Rev. Mark Helgeland, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Military honors will be provided by the Ekelund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793, and United States Navy Honor Guard.
Ferrl LeRoy Ranum, was born February 23, 1928, in New Solum Township, Marshall County, MN., the son of John and Olga Christine (Olson) Ranum. He graduated in country school.
On March 2, 1946, Ferrl was united in marriage to Eldora Elaine Knutson, at Zion Lutheran Church, in Thief River Falls. Eldora passed away in 2002.
Ferrl entered into service with the United States Navy, on January 15, 1952, in Fargo, ND. He served aboard the USS San Pablo, and his service took him throughout the world. Ferrl was honorably discharged on January 9, 1956. At that time, he returned to Thief River Falls, where he has continued to reside.
Ferrl started work when he was 16 years old. He worked at various places in Thief River Falls, including: Soo Line Railroad, Nash Finch, Hartz Foods, Arctic Cat, and Ace Hardware. He retired at 85 years old.
On February 3, 2003, Ferrl was united in marriage to Ann Marie Ranum, and they continued to reside in Thief River Falls. The couple had a fantastic marriage, and Ferrl was very proud to be a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Survivors include his loving wife, Ann of Thief River Falls; Ann's daughters: Tammy (Donald) Roberts of Seattle, WA., and Cindy (Ronald) Hodge of Lancaster, MN.; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Ferrl is preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Johnson Funeral Service
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