Robert Ronning was born July 11, 1953 to Edward and Oddrun Ronning. Robert grew up in Columbus, North Dakota and attended Columbus Public School. Robert graduated in 1971 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Minot State University in 1975. On October 4, 1976 he began a long and distinguished career with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, first working out of the Bismarck, North Dakota field office, and then transferring to the Billings office in 1985. Robert enjoyed his work with the FDIC and camaraderie of his fellow bank examiners. Robert retired on July 18, 2008. Robert's good nature and quick wit will be missed, but cherished memories remain of a life well lived.
Robert is survived by sisters Karen Fraser, Karmen (Paul) Eraas and Kristine (Gary) Gullicks; brothers Eldon (Virginia) Ronning, David (Elna) Ronning and Paul Ronning; along with eight nieces and nephews. Preceding Robert in death were parents Edward and Oddrun Ronning, brother-in-law Alan Fraser, along with five uncles and four aunts. A memorial service for Robert will be held Saturday, June 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus, ND at 1 p.m.