Ronald Leo Osowski age 74 of Oslo and East Grand Forks, MN went home to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer. His faith in God and devotion to his family supported him throughout his life and gave him peace. He passed away at home with his loving family at his side on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Funeral Mass: 10:30 AM on Friday, December 17, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Oslo, MN. A livestream of the funeral mass will be here on Ronald's obituary page.

Visitation: 5:00-6:30 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Dahl Funeral Home, with the prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the Rosary.

Burial: St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Argyle, MN.

Ron was born on May 4, 1947, in Warren, MN to Leo and Winnifred (Rivard) Osowski. Ron attended St. Aloysius Academy in Oakwood, ND through 8 ^th grade, followed by high school at Northwest School of Agriculture in Crookston, MN, graduating in 1965. Ron went on to attend North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in November 1967. Ron served a tour in Vietnam between April 1968 – April 1969 with Co B, 2d Bn, 12 ^th Inf, 25 ^th Inf Div. as an 11C mortar man, earning the role of Staff Sergeant and two Bronze Star Medals, one with valor.  He returned home to harvest in the fall of 1969; began farming with his father and in 1971 was joined by his brother, Tom.

Ron and his wife, Virginia (Enright), were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks, on April 7,1973 and lived on the farm north of Oslo, MN. In 2009 they moved to East Grand Forks, MN. They are the parents of five children and have seven grandsons. After the 2012 crop year, Ron and his brother retired and turned the farm over to their sons.

Ron and Genny were longtime members of St Joseph Catholic Church, Oslo and later, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Grand Forks. Ron served his church as Lector and Minister of Holy Communion. He also served on the St Joseph Parish Council and Building Committee for the new church which was dedicated in 1979. Ron served eight years on the Bigwoods Township Board and six years on the Oslo School Board. Ron enjoyed his 18 years being on the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed Board. During his tenure numerous water retention projects were built, including the diversion around Warren, MN. He also served on the Red River Watershed Management Board for 24 years, and made many trips to St Paul, MN, visiting with legislators and lobbying for funding of projects including ring dikes for farms and towns in the Red River Valley.

Ron's passion was farming, and his passion lives on in his two sons. He was guided by God, and blessed with fertile land to work. Ron & Genny enjoyed family time at Union Lake and after retirement winters in Arizona. He was an active grandfather, playing games and water sports; Papa was adored by his grandsons. Ron loved reading, working the land, and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed pickle ball and bocce ball when in Arizona.

Ron is survived by and will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Genny; children Jennifer (Justin) Rodgers, Orono, MN; Jody (Mark) Giza, Brainerd, MN; Erin (Blair) Stoltman, Ada, MN; Patrick, Alvarado, MN; Timothy, Argyle, MN and seven grandsons, Liam and Jacob Rodgers, Will and Cal Giza, and Caleb, Caden, and Colten Stoltman; two sisters, Mary Kowalski of Stephen, MN and Darlene (William) Demars of Minot, ND and one brother Thomas (Judy) of Bemidji, MN.  Ron is also survived by his special Aunt Jane Osowski who helped raise him and his siblings after his mother was tragically lost in a house fire in 1952. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Winnifred Osowski, sister-in-law, Debra Osowski and brother-in-law, James Kowalski.

A special thank you to Lisa, Ginger, and the staff at Hospice of the Red River Valley for the exceptional care they provided Ron.

Memorials may be sent to: St Gianna's Maternity Home, 15605 Co Rd 15, Minto, ND 58261, and St Joseph's Catholic Church, 515 Main St, Oslo, MN 56744.