Ron Blum, 75, Cold Spring

July 8, 1948 - December 7, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be from 1:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the American Legion in Cold Spring, MN for Ron Blum, age 75 who passed away December 7, 2023, at the St. Cloud VA, surrounded by his family, where he received exceptional care.

Ron was born in St. Cloud, MN to Math and Ann (Zieglmeier) Blum. He married the love of his life, Linda Hamann on July 17, 1971, in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Cold Spring, MN. Ron served in the US Army from 1967-1969. He received 3 Purple Hearts while serving in Vietnam. He worked as a maintenance operator for Collegeville township for 30 years. He also did autobody repair and raised beef cattle. Ron was a member the Vietnam Last Man’s Club. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed sharing that passion with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda; children, Jeff (Kati), Greg (Julie), Melissa (Jason) Trout, Jason (Manda), Adam (Gina), Amanda (Calvin) Doll; siblings, Clarence, Dorene Pilarski, Carol, Joanne Thomes; 20 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild who were the true joy of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mickey Blum and sister, MaryAnn Blum.