Ronald G "Ronnie" Mack age 73, of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Friday February 21, 2020 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Ronald G Mack was born February 5 ^th , 1947 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of the late George and Helen (Foss) Mack. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart in 1964 and went on to school at Bemidji State University.  He left after 1 year when he decided to join the family farm business.  Ronnie married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Lynn Sticklemyer at Sacred Heart on April 27, 1968.

Ronnie was a third-generation farmer operating Mack farms along side his dad George, brother Gary, and son Jeff over the years. He retired in 2000. Ron was a leader in the potato industry, active in both the Red River Valley Potato Growers Association and National Potato Council. He served as chairman of the board of the RRVPGA in 1991-1992 and president of the National Potato Council in 1994. Ron received many awards over the years including the meritorious service award in 1988, North Dakota National Leadership Award of Excellence in 1995, and Potato Man for All Seasons in 1998.

Ron was very active in the community serving on the EGF Blue Line Club from 1984-1986, served on the SH school board from 1979-1993, and the SH development board. He received the Lumen Christi award in 2013. Ron was a kind and gentle man whose greatest joy in life was his family and his grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to support and cheer them on in their activities.

Loving family members of Ron include his beloved wife of almost 52 years Lynn Mack of EGF, MN, children Jeff (Tanya) Mack of Fargo, ND and Jenny (Lee) Estad of EGF, MN. Grandchildren Dylan Mack of GF, Madison and Evan Estad of EGF, Brother Gary (Barb) Mack of Lake Beltaine, Nevis MN, and sister-in-law Barb Vigen of EGF, MN.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Helen and George Mack, Mother and father-in-law Ann and Bill Sticklemyer, and brother-in-law James Vigen.

Ron's family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Casey Ryan, Dr. Rabeea Aboufakher and the wonderful staff at Altru's Cardiac Rehab for their care and compassion over the years.

The Family requests memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Foundation

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, East Grand Forks, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3 ^rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN and also 1 Hour Prior Funeral Service on Tuesday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church