Ronnie James Lindahl

About Ronnie

Ronnie James Lindahl, 82, Park Rapids, MN passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at his home.

Ronnie was the second of 5 children born to Edward and Virginia Lindahl. Born September 8, 1942, Ron graduated from LaPorte High School in 1960. After high school he joined the U.S. Army where he reached the NCO rank of Sargent. He served in Europe during the cold war, once with a Hawk missile battalion on the Russian border.

In 1964 he married a German national named Heide Huber. Together they had one son, Eric. Later Ron spent a tour of duty in Vietnam with the 1st Infantry Division.

After 6 years with the U.S. Army, Ron was employed with the General Telephone Co. in Indiana as an equipment installer for 2 years.

Returning to Minnesota in 1969, he went to work for Federal Stamping in Minneapolis where he became their shipping and receiving department manager. During his employment, he was also elected the union chairman of Federal’s AFL-CLO Union unit that represented over 100 employees. As chairman he spent considerable time representing the union at the National Labor Relations Board in Minneapolis during the controversial company expansion. While still serving as chairman during a 1983 strike, Ron had a heart attack leading to open heart surgery. As a result, Ron took an early union retirement on a cardiac disability.

Ron is survived by a son, Eric; sisters, Barbara K. Hegg and Doris Winger; plus many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

memorial service

Graveside Services for Ronnie

Location: LaPorte Cemetery with military honors.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home