Ronald Greene

Ronald H. Greene, 56, of Pelican Rapids, died Sunday, January 20, 2013, at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

Ron was born on April 16, 1956 in Fargo, North Dakota to Harry and Marjorie (Tottenham) Greene. He grew up in Pelican Rapids and attended school there later going to M State in Detroit Lakes for their welding program. For many years he operated Greene’s Poultry Farm with his father, the Baer Poultry Farms at Lake Park, and in recent years at McDonalds in Pelican Rapids. On April 14, 2001 he married Christine Kallas in Las Vegas, NV. They made their home in Pelican Rapids until recently when they moved to Fergus Falls.

He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ, a long-time member of the Pelican Rapids Fire Department, and a former member of the Lions Club and Jaycees. Over the years he has enjoyed time fishing, both in the boat and their fish house. In his younger days he enjoyed bowling, motorcycling and snowmobiling. Ron had a love for animals that included pet ducks, guinea hens and specialty chickens. He had several cats and dogs growing up that were special. At present he and Chris have two shih-tzus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother, Dorothy, and a brother-in-law, Curtis Thompson.

Survivors include his wife, Christine, two sisters, Adele Thompson of Pelican Rapids and Sharon Bourcy of Fargo, brother-in-law, Arlo Bourcy of Moorhead, three nieces, Timberly Bourcy, Amy Jo Bourcy and her daughter Karina, and Penny (Jeremy) Ripperger along with their children Jarret and Jordyn, as well as his mother-in-law, Carol (Brenna) Kallas of Inver Grove Heights, and other relatives from the Twin Cities.

Visitation: An hour before services at the Church
Memorial service: Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 11:00 in the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Pelican Rapids
Officiant: Pastor Jen Sandstrom
Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.