Ronald (Ron) J. Strain, born November 7, 1958, in Rochester, MN. Survived by wife of 41 years, Gayle Manthey; children Reid (Jessica), Kali (Peter) Storm and Megan (Kurt) Schlangen; grandchildren Gavin and Reagan, Leah and Wyatt Storm, and Skyler and Westin Schlangen. Also survived by parents, Rollo and Betty; siblings Sherry (Steve) Sorenson, Brenda (Bill) Thomas and Greg (Julie) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ron grew up in Byron, MN.  After marrying high school sweetheart, Gayle Manthey, the two moved to St. Cloud, MN where Ron attended St. Cloud State University. Upon graduation, they moved to Burnsville, MN and eventually to Savage, MN.

Throughout Ron's career, he was employed at UPS, Unisys, Northwest Airlines and UnitedHealth Group. During his time at UPS, he had the opportunity to work abroad in Italy which fulfilled one of his life goals to work overseas.

Ron was a dedicated family man. One of his life mottos was to "put his kids on his shoulders so they could see farther and do more than he ever did."

After Ron's diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy, he chose to spend the rest of his time in Florida. Despite the health concerns, Ron and Gayle moved to Venice, FL where they enjoyed the beach and daily sunshine. Ron will be greatly missed but the memories he left are profound.

Ron's memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Friday June 3, 2022 at Christ Lutheran Church in Byron with Pastor Steve Rheingans officiating.  Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.  A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Memorials are preferred to Trout Unlimited at https://www.givemn.org/donate/Trout-Unlimited-Mn