Ron worked for Wal-Mart ISD from which he retired. When Crystal Bridges opened, he decided to come out of retirement to work security there.
Survivors include his wife, Marcia Frey; children, Adam Frey and wife Jessica of Bloomington, Minn., Angela Frey and Corey Erickson of St. Paul, Minn., Scott Frey and wife Grace of Jenks, Okla.; a sister, Chris Anderson of Blaine, Minn.; and grandchildren, Liam, Gavin and Zane.
Memorial services will be held in Minnesota at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lions Club International.
Cremation arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.