Ronald Delano Leckner, 85, Nevis, MN passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at CHI St. Joseph’s Health.
Born June 5, 1939 to Ralph and Sara (Sills) Leckner in Robbinsdale, MN, Ron was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School then served in the U.S. Army. In 1984 he married Sharon Vanselow Leckner.
Ron was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He especially enjoyed his hunting and Red Lake fishing trips with his best buddy Michael. Ron moved to Park Rapids in the 70’s and opened Deer Lane. After he sold Deer Lane he started driving truck and retired from Dagget Trucking in 2001. Ron received the 1 Million Miles of Safe Driving Award.
Ron is survived by wife, Sherry; stepdaughter, Kimberly (Michael) Barr; stepson, Martin (Angie) Fitzpatrick; grandsons, Cody Barr, Tyler (Leah) Barr, Brent (Shelby) Fitzpatrick; granddaughters, Brittney (Kenny) Magsamen, Brooke (Andrew) Nichols; 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Hennig; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph and Walter; sisters, Ida Stiedler, Alberta Benton, Harriet Boavenlander and Audrey Chancler.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Cease Family Funeral Home of Park Rapids.
