Obituary for Ronald “Ron” Bloomquist

Ronald “Ron” Bloomquist, 59, of Kandiyohi, died Monday, February 23 at his residence in Kandiyohi. His visitation will probably be 11:00 – 1:00 pm, on Friday, February 27 at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar, with the service to observe at 1:00 pm. Memorials could also be despatched to St. Jude’s Hospital.  Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Homes.

On an exquisite summer season Saturday in July 1966, Ronald James Bloomquist was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth to Gordon Arthur and Laura Mae. His arrival was met with combined feelings from his brothers, who held a grudge for fairly a while after the babysitter wouldn’t allow them to watch their Saturday morning cartoons that day. Despite warnings that every new child appeared to immediate a transfer, his mother and father welcomed one other little one and shortly after left Duluth. The household finally settled in Atwater on the shores of Diamond Lake, a reasonably great place to develop up.

Ron spent his summers water snowboarding, tubing, roaming the neighborhood, and chasing ladies, particularly since a recent group of vacationing ladies appeared to reach each Saturday. In time, he met the woman he would marry: Valorie Jean Shriver, the woman “across the pond.” They had been married on July 11, 1990 (and he’s married her three extra instances since, no divorces, simply renewals). Together they welcomed 4 kids: Kyla Quinn, Tisha Ann, Baylie Lynn, and Logan James, 4 of the best blessings of his life and the explanation he discovered a lot pleasure in it.

A automobile accident altered Ron’s profession plans. Originally set on attending regulation enforcement faculty with desires of changing into a state trooper, he selected a special street and have become a truck driver as a substitute. He spent years driving over the street. After the children had been grown and on their very own, Ron determined it was time to remain nearer to residence with Val. He started driving regionally delivering development gear for Schwartz Equipment, plowing winter roads for MNDOT, working for Magnum LTL, and later for Country Pet Foods.

Still, the wandering spirit by no means left him. From time to time, Ron would persuade Val to hitch him on journeys impressed by locations he’d seen whereas driving truck. He created a bucket record—and checked it off. He went shark fishing and caught one. He drove throughout the bridges and to the islands he’d lengthy wished to see. Val was by his aspect, smiling all the best way. One of their favourite traditions was celebrating Halloween in New Orleans, a visit they tried to make each different yr. His dream was to retire in Brunswick, Georgia—the one place in addition to Minnesota the place he may actually think about calling residence. Although Ron by no means known as Georgia residence, he visited a number of instances and a part of him will all the time stay.

Ron is survived by his spouse, Valorie; kids: Kyla (Brandon) Larsen, Tisha Bloomquist, Baylie Bloomquist, and Logan Bloomquist; 5 grandchildren: Shawn, Lydia, Eliza, Henry, and Chloe; siblings: Wayne (Paulay) Bloomquist, and Val (Jeff) Lawler.

Ron was preceded in demise by his mother and father, Gordan and Laura; and his brother, Allen.

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