Kevin Ronning

Kevin Ronning, 53, of Grenora, N.D., most recently of Plentywood, Mont., passed away on May 23, 2025.

The funeral service for Kevin was held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Froid Lutheran Church in Froid, Mont. Mrs. Sheri Crane of Froid and Pastor Josh of St. Olaf Lutheran Church officiated the service. Following the service, lunch was served at the community center in Froid and then burial was at the St. Petri Cemetery. Visitation was held on Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Everson Coughlin Funeral Home. Kevin was born Dec. 20, 1971, in Williston, N.D., to Kennet and LaVonne (Haugen) Ronning. He was the third of five children. He was raised on the farm east of Froid and attended Froid Public School from kindergarten through his senior year, from 1976 to 1991.

Kevin was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at six months of age. Kennet and LaVonne raised Kevin as the rest of their children. He was raised to be self-sufficient. He was disciplined, teased and loved just as the other siblings were.

The community of Froid, the school faculty and students treated Kevin as an equal. He attended Special Education classes and really became close with those teachers. His parents couldn’t think of a better community to help raise their child. Kevin was very proud to be a Froid Cardinal. He loved his classmates and his teachers. His school years were some of the most memorable of his life. From junior high through high school, he also participated in track, basketball and bowling while in Special Olympics.

In high school, he worked at the Froid Grocery and helped with kitchen and janitorial work at the school.

He moved to Williston in the fall of 1991. He lived in his own apartment and, at one point, held down three jobs. He worked at Pamida, County Market and Super 8. While in Williston, he gained more friends. He was a good cook and would invite neighbors and family friends over for his homemade meals. He enjoyed activities in Williston, especially attending the county fair with his friends. While living in Williston, he was very active in the Lutheran Brethren Church.

He was proud of his Norwegian heritage and knew the Lord’s Prayer and Table Grace by heart. He liked to go bowling, dancing, listen to music, play games, watch his favorite TV shows, write letters and send cards to friends. He liked to cook and clean and he loved giving hugs.