Ronald Sigurd Lane Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dateline; Decorah, IA Ronald Sigurd Lane, age 77 of Spring Grove, MN and formerly of rural Decorah, passed away Tues. Aug. 13th at Gundersen Health Systems in La Crosse, WI He was born on Nov. 20, 1941 to Leonard and Thelma (Overhaug) Lane. He was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church, rural Decorah, IA He attended country school at the Kjome School. He later graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1961. He also attended Auctioneer’s School. He was a lifelong member of Highland Lutheran Church, and served on the council , and also helped with janitorial duties at the church. Ronald was a member of the United States Army Reserves for six years. Ronald enjoyed working with horses, driving and riding them, and also part-time farming. He worked for Winneshiek County for over thirty years grading roads and driving truck. Ronald enjoyed fishing; When he was young, he would go fishing with his brother and sister after doing chores. Survivors include his brother Larry (Pauline) Lane of rural Decorah, IA and his sister Arlys (Jerry) Markham of Wykoff, Mn His nephews and niece; Christopher (Angie) Markham, Shawn (Becky) Markham, Ryan (Sydney) Markham, Chad (Chrystal) Lane and Caroline Lane. Many great-nieces and nephews and several cousins. Also surviving is his aunt Helen Melbostad of Spring Grove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Ronald Sigurd Lane

November 20, 1941 - August 13, 2019