Ronald J. Mack, age 76 of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Saturday, March 12 ^th , 2022 at Valley Senior Living.Ronald Joseph Mack was born on September 20, 1945 in Grand Forks, ND; the son of Ambrose and Mary (Ovsak) Mack. Ron grew up on a farm between East Grand Forks and Euclid, MN where he attended country school and developed a life-long love of farming. He had a passion for operating tractors and continued to drive tractor during the fall harvest for the rest of his life. He joined the Army National Guard of Minnesota in 1967, and was honorably discharged after six years of service. On September 26, 1970 he was united in marriage to Marcia Howell at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in LeRoy, ND. After driving truck and working as an auto mechanic, he retired as an auto parts salesman at Napa Auto Parts after 36 years. In his free time, Ron enjoyed fixing cars in his garage and working in his garden. For over 40 years he spent his weekends fishing and hunting at Lake of the Woods with his family and friends. However, his grandchildren gave him the greatest joy, and when he wasn't watching the Discovery or History Channel, he was attending his grandchildren's activities. Ron had such a kind and warm-hearted personality, that every person that met him, loved him.

Family members who survived Ronald include his wife Marcia of East Grand Forks, MN; children: Ryan (Natalie) Mack of Brooklyn, NY; Mindy (Scott) Woidtke of East Grand Forks, MN; Chris (Ashley) Mack of Fargo, ND, and seven grandchildren: Josie Mack, Lydia Mack, Kate Woidtke, Landon Woidtke, Colter Woidtke, Brynn Mack and Oliver Mack; siblings: Eleanore (Pat) Bridgeford of East Grand Forks, MN; Frank Mack of Williams, MN; Edward (Bonnie) Mack of Grand Forks, ND; Margaret (Kenny) Farstad, Steve (Shelly) Mack, and Mike (Tammy) Mack all of East Grand Forks, MN; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jack Ovsak.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 2:00 PM on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3 ^rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN. Funeral will be live-streamed on Ron's page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

VISITATION: 5:00 to 7:00 with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service* on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN and also 1 hour prior Funeral Mass on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

*Prayer service will also be live-streamed Ron's Page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com.