Ronald D. DeLaHunt

Ronald David DeLaHunt, 93 year old resident of Little Falls, MN passed away Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls, MN in the company of his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, March 23, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Jeremy Ploof officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Sunday and from 11:00 - 12:00 P.M on Monday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Military Honors will be conducted by the Little Falls American Legion Post #46 and the Little Falls VFW Post #1112. Funeral arrangements with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Ron was born on February 11, 1922 in Little Falls, Minnesota to the late James and Margaret DeLaHunt. He grew up in Little Falls and graduated from Little Falls High School in 1940. Except for a tour of duty with the U.S. Army during WWII (1940-1945), Ron lived his entire life in Little Falls. During WWII, Ron served with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division in the Italy Campaign and was awarded several medals of honor including the Purple Heart. After his return from service, Ron met Rose Cifaldi. Ron and Rose were married in Little Falls at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in 1946. For most of Ron’s working career (30 years), he was employed as the Manager of the Falls Gas Company, a propane gas distributor in Little Falls. Ron was a natural athlete. He was recognized over the years for his accomplishments and contributions to town team baseball (Little Falls Red Sox) and bowling (several teams) in the Little Falls and Morrison County area. Ron was a lifetime member of both Little Falls American Legion Post #46 and Little Falls VFW Post #1112. Ron was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and a money counter. Ron was a dedicated volunteer of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Gabriel’s Hospital, and other various civic causes. He enjoyed golf and various other sports as both a participant and spectator, crossword puzzles and maintaining an immaculate lawn. His greatest joy in life came from the 66 years he was able to live and enjoy with his wife and best friend, Rose, and watching his family grow and prosper. Ron is survived by his daughter, Mary Lou (Leslie) Proper of New Brighton, MN; son, James (Marie) DeLaHunt of Apple Valley, MN; sister, Elizabeth Nielson of Aurora, CO; 5 grandchildren: Steven (Jennifer) Proper of St. Paul, MN; Peter (Erica) Proper of Blaine, MN; Barbara (Ken) McCarthy of Mahtomedi, MN; Anthony (Lisa) DeLaHunt of Chaska, MN; and Patrick DeLaHunt of St. Louis Park, MN; 13 great grandchildren: John, Kathryn, Bridget, Isabella, Samuel, Angela, and Lucy Proper; Mitchell, Natalie, Sophia, Alayna, and Mary McCarthy; and Anna Jo DeLaHunt. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret DeLaHunt; wife Rose and daughter, Margaret; 4 brothers: Walter, Robert, Thomas and Donald; and 8 sisters: Gladys, Regina, Evangeline, Celia, Loretta, Rita, Florence, and Lois.

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Ronald D. DeLaHunt

February 11, 1922 - March 19, 2015