Our Family History
The Genealogy of Robert and Christina Barritt
Ronald Arthur MELANDER
1935 - 2022 (87 years)-
Name Ronald Arthur MELANDER Birth 29 Jan 1935 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA [1, 2] Gender Male Cremated Y Residence 29 Jan 1956 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA [3] Religion Lutheran Education University of Minnesota School of Architecture, 1961 Death 11 Feb 2022 Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA [2] - at Regions Hospital
Burial Elmhurst Cemetery, Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA [2] Person ID I32059 Dyal and Speckels Last Modified 2 Aug 2022
Family Joann Nancy RICKETTS, b. 23 Sep 1937, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA d. 4 Oct 2011, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA (Age 74 years) Marriage Abt 29 Jan 1956 Charles City, Floyd, Iowa, USA [3] - (license date)
Divorce 18 Jul 1989 Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA [4] Children + 1. Living Family ID F21795 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 2 Aug 2022
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Notes - “Ron was born in St. Paul on January 29, 1935, to parents Arthur and Ruth (Trautz). He graduated from Johnson High School in 1953, just like his dad, children, son-in-law, and grandson. He was a very proud graduate of the U of MN School of Architecture-1961. Ron was employed as an intern at 3M as a student, which led to a 40-year career. At the time of his retirement, he was the Manager of the Civil, Structural Architectural Department. One of his greatest achievements was taking his family to Milan, Italy for a yearlong building project…
“Ron’s artistic abilities came to light at a young age as a gifted wood carver. He was also a very mischievous youngster in his Palace Street neighborhood doing all sorts of inventive things to have fun. He loved fishing most of all. Pine Lake trips were his favorite in the BWCA with his sons. Fly-in Canadian fishing trips were his very favorite as he could be on the water all day and not show up without fish for dinner. He has passed the love of fishing to his oldest son and granddaughter. He loved traveling with Jean all over the world- making friends, learning about different cultures and enjoying food, wine, and the ocean. He loved music, singing Lutheran hymns at church, or listening to Sergio Mendez, Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, and classical music/opera.
“…He was a true Renaissance Man. He was artistic, intelligent, a strong leader, lover of reading nonfiction, fisherman, gardener, furniture builder, great card player, animal lover - especially dogs - and a master of embellishing tales of his adventures. Always the gentleman who easily smiled and laughed. He was proud of his entire family, providing encouragement, wisdom, and support.” [2]
- “Ron was born in St. Paul on January 29, 1935, to parents Arthur and Ruth (Trautz). He graduated from Johnson High School in 1953, just like his dad, children, son-in-law, and grandson. He was a very proud graduate of the U of MN School of Architecture-1961. Ron was employed as an intern at 3M as a student, which led to a 40-year career. At the time of his retirement, he was the Manager of the Civil, Structural Architectural Department. One of his greatest achievements was taking his family to Milan, Italy for a yearlong building project…
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Sources - [S327] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-1995, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004), File No. 1935-MN-040102.
- [S1147] Sunday, February 20, 2022.
- [S4232] Tuesday, January 31, 1956, p. 6.
- [S1150] Ancestry.com, Original data: Minnesota Statewide Divorce Index, 1970-1995, (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006).
- [S327] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-1995, (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004), File No. 1935-MN-040102.