Ronald Manthie

Ronald Norman Manthie, age 62, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Ronald was born June 25, 1953, in Siren, WI, a son of Norman R. and Beverly A. (Mangelsen) Manthie. He attended local public schools and was a 1972 graduate of Grantsburg High School. During these years, Ron worked for his father, Norman, in the furniture upholstery business located on Main Street in Grantsburg. On August 11, 2008, Ronald married Lynn P. Andersen in Pine City, MN. Ron worked mostly in the construction trades, primarily with Witcher Construction Co., then JE Dunn Construction. He had been employed with Reynolds Design & Construction and Wayne Lake Construction as well. Ron was also a guide on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Ron had charisma, he was generous, kind, good hearted, had a wonderful sense of humor and a nature lover. Ron had a great love for the outdoors. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, and farming - raising animals and tending large vegetable gardens. He also loved camping in Canada. He enjoyed building bird houses and other wood projects. Ron was also an avid movie buff. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Manthie; and a brother, Randy Manthie. Surviving are his wife, Lynn; his father, Norman Manthie; a sister, Norma (Gary) Wickstrom; sister-in-law, Edith Manthie; nieces and nephews and their families: Doug (Stephanie) Wickstrom, Susan (Trevor) Huerstel, Vicky (Scott) Swanson, and Sandy (Tom) Quimby. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. To honor Ron’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.