Ronald Pedersen

| December 1, 2015 7:19 AM

Ronald L. Pedersen, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at the Libby Care Center from natural causes. He was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Libby, to Imer and Bertina (Larsen) Pedersen.

He grew up in Libby and attended the Libby Public School system. He graduated from Libby High School with the class of 1947. Ron then entered the United States Army and served honorably for two years. While in the Army he was stationed in Alaska. After his honorable discharge Ron returned to Libby where he went to work for J. Neils Lumber Company in the box factory. Ron worked in the lumber mill for over 40 years. Ron enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ron was a member of the LPIW and a life member of the American Legion Austin Reedy Post 97.

Survivors include his brother Robert Pedersen of Libby and a sister, Pat Midget, also of Libby.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the City of Libby Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.