Ronald Leroy Harold Boman

Boman, Ronald LeRoy Harold aged 86, entered the kingdom of heaven on November 2nd, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Starting in July 2024 Ron suffered a series of medical issues shortly after the death of his beloved wife Margaret in May 2024. Ron was born on 1/19/1938, in Minneapolis, MN, to Harold and Anna Boman. He was a resident of Maple Grove, MN. He grew up in Crystal, MN and was a 1956 graduate of Robbinsdale High School. Ron started out in the typewriter repair business owning his own business for 20 years. Ron was a dedicated member of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department for over 39 years with 31 of those being chief. He was the first full time chief for the city. He was instrumental in the creation of the Fire Dept. High Level Rope Rescue Team, the first Dive Rescue Team in the North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Pact. And was active in the creation of the joint powers fire training center in Fridley. He was unanimously elected to honorary membership in Fire Instructors Association of Minnesota due to his commitment to education and Training for the fire service. He also taught fire courses at Hennepin Technical College. Ron enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, riding his motorcycle and traveling throughout the US and Internationally. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Ron was active in his church with various groups, a member of the Gideons and volunteered for Bibles for Missions. Dad and Margaret loved to serve the Lord together in any way they could. Ron is preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret, parents Anna and Harold Boman, his sister Lois (Calvin) Nelson, brother-in-law Marvin Masterman, and nephew Darren Boman. Ron is survived by his children Jon (Julie) Boman, Lisa (David) Tarara, and Michelle (Keith) Regnier. His grandchildren Ashley (Jake) Shonyo, Sam (Kari) Tarara, Katie (Tony) Krystyniak, Michael (Ashley) Boman, Emily (Adam) Rasmusson, and August Regnier. His Great Grandchildren Samantha and Matt Birgin, Danielle, Andrew and Dylan Kantorowicz, Aidan Shonyo, Annabelle and Haleigh Krystyniak, Baby Boy Boman due in April 2025. Great, Great granddaughter Stella Birgin. Stepdaughter Lori (Arnie) Vilson, and Stepson Michael (Nancy) Behm. Step Grandchildren, Katie (Robert) Peterson, Kelly (Jason) Romo, Patrick (Partner Maureen) Vilson, Casey (Emily) Behm and Lauren (Nate) Paulbick. Step Great grandchildren Macy Margaret, Lexi and Brody Peterson, Calvin and Emilia Romo, and Cameron and Evan Paulbick. Sister Beverly Masterman, brother Dennis (Bev) Boman, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. We would like to thank Friendship Manor in Shakopee, Minnesota for their loving care and kindness of our father and family over the last 3 months. Especially dad's nurses and CMA's, Mary, Denise, Josh, Lorraine, Ruth and Geoffrey. And Allina Hospice for their guidance, support and care for the last 8 days of dad's life. Love one another and be grateful for each day as no one is promised tomorrow.

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Ronald Leroy Harold Boman

January 19, 1938 - November 2, 2024

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Ronald Leroy Harold Boman

January 19, 1938 - November 2, 2024

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