Ronald L. Solberg, 77, passed away on September 22, 2023, at Banner Gateway Hospital in Gilbert, AZ.
Ron was born July 16, 1946, in Estherville, Iowa. He was the son of Otto and Bernita (Hansen) Solberg. He grew up on the family farm until his father’s passing. Ron graduated from Estherville, IA high school and joined the Army after graduation where he proudly served as Military Police. Following the military, he spent many years in retail management and then 22 years with the US Small Business Administration, retiring in 2009.
Ron was a jovial man who was always willing to see the lighter side of things. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years, followed by travel, grilling, and tinkering in the garage in his later years. He was known to be able to fix anything - or at least give it his best shot, making it “good enough for who it’s for.” He always carried a hanky, pocket knife, and a pen (just in case). He was also known to stencil SOLBERG on almost any and everything, of value or not.
Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sharilyn (Buss) Solberg, daughter Shandar Solberg, son Ronald Trevor O. Solberg, daughter in law Darla Brown, and grandchildren Alyssa, Jacob, and Keelie Solberg. He is also survived by brothers in law George Buss (Jeanne), Lyle Buss (Debbie), sisters in law Donna Buss, Ginny Starken, Rita Buss, Carol Buss, Sharon Hammel, Marilyn (Gary) Brockway, Staria (Lee) Kester, Donnel (Dave) Johnson, and Kathy (Randy) Overend.
Ron was preceded in death by his father Otto Solberg, mother Bernita Solberg Dahna, brother Dale Solberg, step father Francis Dahna, half brother Donald Dahna, father in law George Buss Sr, and mother in law Tena Buss. He is also preceded in death by brothers in law Dennis Buss, Donald Buss, Dallas Buss, Lonnie Buss, Darwin Buss, and Lee Hammel.
A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the Special Olympics.
