Ronald Dean Kerbaugh, 60, of Tioga, ND, passed away at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Ronald was born on July 11, 1961 in Williston, North Dakota to LaVerne and Ardella Kerbaugh. He attended school in Williston, ND through the 7th grade before his family moved to Tioga, ND. Ronald finished his schooling in Tioga and was a Tioga Pirate graduate with the class of 1979. Upon graduating Ron went straight to work in the oil field.

Ron married Wendy Renae Chambers on May 25th, 1991 and together they made their home in Grand Forks, ND where he worked for a cable company. While living in Grand Forks the couple welcomed their children; daughter, Katey and son, Cameron. In 1995 the family decided to make Tioga, ND their home again, and they made the move back west. Ron worked in many different oil field positions for companies, including working in the North Slope of Alaska. He eventually started his own personal company, Fluid Transport, where he serviced the oil field until his passing.

Ron enjoyed many things on his time off from work, including kayaking and working at the farm. He enjoyed flying planes; his favorite was the Mooney.

Ronald is survived by his daughter, Katey Kerbaugh and her daughter, Ari of Barnesville, MN; son, Cameron Kerbaugh of Tioga, ND; mother, Ardella Kerbaugh of Tioga, ND; sisters, Renee (Chuck) Johnson of Bowman, ND, Peggy (Paul) Weyrauch of Ray, ND and Paula (Allan) Harms of Fargo, ND.

Preceding Ronald in death is his father, LaVerne Kerbaugh. Sadly, following Ron closely in death was his wife of 30 years, Wendy Renae Kerbaugh.