Ronald Layne Bluhm, age 75 of Waldorf, died on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at his home in Waldorf.
Born on August 11, 1936 in Waldorf, Minnesota he was the son of Clarence and Leonora (Schroeder) Bluhm. He attended country school and graduated from Waldorf High School in 1954. He later served with the National Guard. Ronald married Janice E. Kelling on June 4, 1956 at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf. He had worked for Vogelsang Construction for three years before starting his career with the Waldorf School District. He retired in December of 1992 after 33 years of service. He continued to drive school bus for the school district for 48 years. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Waldorf where he served on the church council. Ron was also a member of the Waldorf City Council and the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his family and was an avid Minnesota sports fan.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice of Waldorf; three daughters, Lori (John) Courtney of Waseca, Lana (Bob) Whitney of Waseca, and Pam (Dale) Schweer of Waldorf. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Josh (Jessie) Courtney, Jessica (Sam) Wede, Kyle Courtney, Christopher Whitney, Bethany Schweer, Caitlin Whitney, and Tanner Schweer; and four great grandchildren, Mika and Camden Courtney and Kendall and Kashton Wede. Ron is also survived by one brother, Nolan (Jeanette) Bluhm of Waldorf; and two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Rosie) Kipp of Northfield and John (Judy) Kelling of Janesville. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sharon Kipp, and one nephew, David Bluhm.Visitation will be held at Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. and continue on Saturday, one hour before services at the church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Waldorf with Rev. Michael Mathews officiating. Burial will follow at First Lutheran Cemetery in Waldorf.