Ronald Henry Selden was born on May 30, 1924, in Harmony, Minn., to John and Ruth (Helgeson) Selden. He grew up on a farm in Canton, Minn. Ronald graduated from Canton High School in 1942. After school, he farmed with his parents and drove truck for a time. He later went to work at St. Paul Rental, becoming service manger there.
On June 18, 1946, Ronald married Marjorie Lenton in Spring Valley, Minn. They made their home in Canton adn Spring Valley first, later in Bloomington, then Roseville. After retirement, they spent summers on Big Sandy Lake and winters in Apache Junction. In 2013 they moved to Litchfield and to Brookridge in Cokato in 2014.
Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He was a very active member of the Lions, most recently in Litchfield. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family.
Ronald passed away at Cokato Manor on March 9, 2017. He had reached the age of 92 years, 9 months and 9 days. Survivors include his children: Becky Ramstad of Dassel, Robert (Carol) Selden of Roseville, Susan Selden of Granite Falls, and David Selden of Santa Barbara; grandchildren: Sheri Frisch, Eric (Sue) Frisch, Elizabeth Jones, Sarah (Jess) Utter, Bradley Ramstad, Megan Selden and Jenny Selden; 13 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and brother Henry (Rita) Selden.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Selden; wife Marjorie, one brother, and one great-great-grandson.
Services were held 11 a.m. March 25, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Litchfield, Minn, with Rev. Christian Muellerleile officiating.