Ronald Atanasu, 71, of Williston, ND, died Tuesday evening, January 16, 2018 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family.

Ron was born in Lemmon, South Dakota, the first child of Pete and Erna (Holzkamm) Atanasu. He then moved to a small farm with his parents by New England, North Dakota. They then moved to Hettinger, North Dakota to the Brick Plant. Ron and his siblings had many adventures while growing up and getting into all of kinds of mischief with them. The family then moved to Williston in 1957, where he graduated from Williston High School in 1964 and lived in the home that was hand built by his entire family.

Ron joined the Army National Guard in 1963 and was honorably discharged in 1969. He drove truck all his life, working for Herman Oil the longest. Ron joined the Moose in 1992 and faithfully served many chairs, including Legion of the Moose Chair and Bi State Officer. He was awarded his Fellowship Degree and then received his Pilgrim Degree, which is the highest degree. As a Member of the Moose he cooked many burgers, meals and breakfasts with his coworkers and friends. Ron was very proud of working with the Moose and helping his community. He loved helping anyone and will be greatly missed by all.

He is survived by his sisters, Bonny of Williston, ND, Cheryl (Stan) of Hettinger, ND, and Joanne of Williamsburg, VA; brothers, Roger(Dee) of Williston, ND and Richard (Colette) of Belle Fourche, SD . He is also survived by many special nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Erna; brother, Russell; sister, Judith; as well as his Grandparents on both sides.

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