Ronald J. O'Connell , age 76, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 peacefully at home with his wife, Pam, at his side, following a brief cancer diagnosis.

Ronald was born March 19, 1949 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of Gerald and Eva (Voeller) O'Connell. Ron grew up in Grand Forks where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he joined the military where he served in the Navy. After he was discharged, he graduated from Wahpeton School of Science where he earned his certificate of plumbing.

He later moved to California to be with his life partner, Pamela Stevens. He and Pam worked for property maintenance & management companies. He and Pam married and have been together since high school years. In 2018, they retired and returned to Grand Forks.

Ron was a "Jack of All Trades" and could figure out how to fix and complete any project. He loved music, especially country music, and knew the words to every song. He loved working on crossword puzzles, and worked on the New York Times crossword puzzle every day. Ron will be remembered for his great sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron is survived by his wife, Pam, brother, Larry O'Connell, sisters, Cheryl DiSalvo, Janice Haus, and Maureen O'Connell. And many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Memorial Liturgy: 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, 2025 in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel.
Family Greeting: 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the funeral home on Monday.
Interment: At a later date.