Ronald Robert Shoquist

surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born November 20, 1933 at the hospital in Graceville Minnesota. He attended Kindergarten in Ortonville, MN and grades 1-9 at the Clinton public school. Ron grew up in Elim Lutheran Church, Clinton MN, where he was baptized and confirmed. He attended high school at the West Central School of Agriculture, graduating in 1951. He then attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics. While in college, Ron met his sweetheart and future wife Gerri Livgard of 66 years.

In 1955 he began his engineering career at Honeywell, where he worked until his retirement in 1992. Ron was an Aerospace reliability engineer. His expertise in his field had him working on many different projects including trips to Seattle, Washington with Boeing and to Toulouse France with Airbus. His work also led him to projects with the space program.

Ron and Gerri were married on May 3, 1957 in St. Paul, MN. They built a house in Fridley, MN in 1959, where they lived for over 50 years, and where their two children Cheryl and Steve were born and raised. Ron and his wife Gerri were active in their church in Fridley. Ron served on the church council, sang in the church choir, and served on the World Outreach team. Ron and Gerri were active in mission work, particularly with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). While serving with YWAM they traveled to Brazil, Australia, Barbados, Mexico and within the USA.

Ron and Gerri loved to travel. Some of their trips included China, New Zealand, Scandinavia Spain, and European River Cruises. Several of these trips were made with his two brothers and their wives. Ron had many hobbies that included singing, fishing, traveling and working in the yard. He was a member of many choirs including Elim Church, Gustavus College, Zion Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church for almost 60 years. In 1994 they bought a cabin on West Rush Lake near Rush City, MN. They spent many summers fishing, boating and creating many memories with family and friends. Ron especially loved fishing with the grandkids and teaching them how to fillet Sunnies and Crappies.

In 2014 they sold their home in Fridley and moved to a townhouse in Shoreview, MN. In April of this year they moved into a senior living community at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks, MN.

Ron is survived by his wife Gerri, daughter Cheryl (Gary), son Steve (Nichole), grandchildren Kristin (Brandon), Katie (Matt), Kyle, Carter, Danica, Max, and Ruby, and great grandchildren Brooke, Brynn, Liam and Kamden.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3: 5-6

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM with Visitation one hour prior to service, from 10 AM - 11 AM, at Redeemer Church, 61 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432. A luncheon will immediately follow the service at church. Interment Sunset Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Memorials preferred to Redeemer Church, Fridley, MN or Samaritan's Purse.