Ronald "Ron" G. Albertson, age 76, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.
Ronald Albertson, affectionately known as “Ron,” was born in Breckenridge on June 14, 1944, along with his twin brother Roger, to Kenneth and Florence (Bergman) Albertson.
Ron grew up on the farm near Foxhome, MN. Ron attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, MN. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, ND. After college he joined the North Dakota Air National Guard.
In 1965, Ron met Sandy Fretland and after a 3-year courtship, they were united in marriage on July 6, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN. Ron worked as Merchandise Manager for Montgomery Ward department store and his job transferred them to various places around the Midwest. In 1976 they came back to settle in Breckenridge, where they raised their three children. Ron then worked in advertising, for the Back Forty and Daily News newspapers. In 1985, he purchased the Champion Auto store in Breckenridge where he continued to own and operate his auto parts store, later renamed Albertson’s Parts City.
Ron’s favorite place to relax was on the pontoon with family and friends. He was also an avid car enthusiast. Ron was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved to make people smile. Ron will always be remembered for his kind, hardworking nature, and passion for life; he was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His legacy of compassion and strength will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Sandy Albertson; children, Chad (Angela) Albertson; Jason (Nicole) Albertson; and Scott (Alicia) Albertson; four granddaughters, Aspen, Kinley, Londyn, and Berkley; two brothers Allen (Barb) Albertson; Roger (Connie) Albertson; sister Kay (Larry) Rossow; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Florence Albertson.
Obituary and Photograph source: Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
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Ronald Albertson, affectionately known as “Ron,” was born in Breckenridge on June 14, 1944, along with his twin brother Roger, to Kenneth and Florence (Bergman) Albertson.
Ron grew up on the farm near Foxhome, MN. Ron attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, MN. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, ND. After college he joined the North Dakota Air National Guard.
In 1965, Ron met Sandy Fretland and after a 3-year courtship, they were united in marriage on July 6, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN. Ron worked as Merchandise Manager for Montgomery Ward department store and his job transferred them to various places around the Midwest. In 1976 they came back to settle in Breckenridge, where they raised their three children. Ron then worked in advertising, for the Back Forty and Daily News newspapers. In 1985, he purchased the Champion Auto store in Breckenridge where he continued to own and operate his auto parts store, later renamed Albertson’s Parts City.
Ron’s favorite place to relax was on the pontoon with family and friends. He was also an avid car enthusiast. Ron was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved to make people smile. Ron will always be remembered for his kind, hardworking nature, and passion for life; he was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His legacy of compassion and strength will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Sandy Albertson; children, Chad (Angela) Albertson; Jason (Nicole) Albertson; and Scott (Alicia) Albertson; four granddaughters, Aspen, Kinley, Londyn, and Berkley; two brothers Allen (Barb) Albertson; Roger (Connie) Albertson; sister Kay (Larry) Rossow; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Florence Albertson.
Obituary and Photograph source: Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
Ronald "Ron" G. Albertson, age 76, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.
Ronald Albertson, affectionately known as “Ron,” was born in Breckenridge on June 14, 1944, along with his twin brother Roger, to Kenneth and Florence (Bergman) Albertson.
Ron grew up on the farm near Foxhome, MN. Ron attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, MN. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, ND. After college he joined the North Dakota Air National Guard.
In 1965, Ron met Sandy Fretland and after a 3-year courtship, they were united in marriage on July 6, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN. Ron worked as Merchandise Manager for Montgomery Ward department store and his job transferred them to various places around the Midwest. In 1976 they came back to settle in Breckenridge, where they raised their three children. Ron then worked in advertising, for the Back Forty and Daily News newspapers. In 1985, he purchased the Champion Auto store in Breckenridge where he continued to own and operate his auto parts store, later renamed Albertson’s Parts City.
Ron’s favorite place to relax was on the pontoon with family and friends. He was also an avid car enthusiast. Ron was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved to make people smile. Ron will always be remembered for his kind, hardworking nature, and passion for life; he was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His legacy of compassion and strength will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Sandy Albertson; children, Chad (Angela) Albertson; Jason (Nicole) Albertson; and Scott (Alicia) Albertson; four granddaughters, Aspen, Kinley, Londyn, and Berkley; two brothers Allen (Barb) Albertson; Roger (Connie) Albertson; sister Kay (Larry) Rossow; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Florence Albertson.
Obituary and Photograph source: Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
Ronald Albertson, affectionately known as “Ron,” was born in Breckenridge on June 14, 1944, along with his twin brother Roger, to Kenneth and Florence (Bergman) Albertson.
Ron grew up on the farm near Foxhome, MN. Ron attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, MN. He then attended the North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, ND. After college he joined the North Dakota Air National Guard.
In 1965, Ron met Sandy Fretland and after a 3-year courtship, they were united in marriage on July 6, 1968, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls, MN. Ron worked as Merchandise Manager for Montgomery Ward department store and his job transferred them to various places around the Midwest. In 1976 they came back to settle in Breckenridge, where they raised their three children. Ron then worked in advertising, for the Back Forty and Daily News newspapers. In 1985, he purchased the Champion Auto store in Breckenridge where he continued to own and operate his auto parts store, later renamed Albertson’s Parts City.
Ron’s favorite place to relax was on the pontoon with family and friends. He was also an avid car enthusiast. Ron was known for his quick wit and great sense of humor. He loved to make people smile. Ron will always be remembered for his kind, hardworking nature, and passion for life; he was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His legacy of compassion and strength will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Sandy Albertson; children, Chad (Angela) Albertson; Jason (Nicole) Albertson; and Scott (Alicia) Albertson; four granddaughters, Aspen, Kinley, Londyn, and Berkley; two brothers Allen (Barb) Albertson; Roger (Connie) Albertson; sister Kay (Larry) Rossow; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Florence Albertson.
Obituary and Photograph source: Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
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