Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wiehoff

Ronald J. “Ronnie” Wiehoff, age 82, of Melrose, died peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose with prayers by Deacon Ernie Kociemba.
Ronald Joseph Wiehoff was born August 25, 1933 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Charles and Veronica (Lindmeier) Wiehoff. On November 27, 1951 he was united in marriage to Margaret “Margie” Stanczyk. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 49 Union – Opus Construction until retiring in 1995. After retiring, the couple moved back to Melrose, and for the past two years he was a resident at Pine Haven Nursing Home. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.
Ronnie was known for his quick-wit and teasing with his grandkids and great-grandkids. In his younger years, he never missed a day of work. His daughter asks that you remember him with fond memories, thoughts, prayers, and an act of kindness to someone you do not know; that’s how he lived.
Ronnie is survived by his children, Lynn (Richard) West of Meire Grove, Ron “Skip” Wiehoff of Albany, and Scott (Laurie) Wiehoff of Melrose; grandchildren, Justin Hannine, Jessi (Scott) Welle, Mike West, Ron (Wendy), Austin, Tyler, Brandon, Brad (Courtney), and Corey Wiehoff; great-grandchildren, Derek, Audrey, and Brooke Welle, Emma Hannine, Logan Finken, and Emrick Wiehoff; brothers, Don (Bev) Wiehoff of Sartell, Jim (Joan) Wiehoff of Colorado, and Kenny (Hildegard) Wiehoff of Colorado; and sister, Jan (Charles) Lister of Paynesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margie Wiehoff on January 27, 2009; brothers, Chuck, Dick, and Jerry Wiehoff; infant sister, Corrine Wiehoff; and sister, Mary Anne Kelley.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.