Ronald Leroy Stromgren, age 75, of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday October 31, 2012 at his home.

He was a native of Lake Bronson, Minnesota and was preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Ruby Sounder Sromgren, siblings, Reuben, Arlene, and Roger, his first wife, Shirley Mayo Stromgren, infant daughter, Bernice Stromgren, and step daughter; Jeanette Williams. Mr. Stromgren attended Giles Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had worked for Wayne Young Electric Motors, and was retired from Bemis Packaging.

Mr. Stromgren is survived by his wife, Marie Anderson Stromgren; children, Randy Stromgren and wife Kay Kay, Barbara Chaffin, Patricia Evans, Debbie Fann and husband Howard, Pam Manu sand husband Bubba, Sandi Loftis and husband, Don, Annette Kemp, Nannette McElroy and husband Jeff; sixteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Claris Hanson, and brother Wayne Stromgren; close family friend Marie Gentry; and devoted pet Cocoa.

Memorial made be made to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Vanderbilt Cancer Center doctors and staff for the special care, and Caris Healthcare.

Visitation with the family will be 4:00PM to 8:00PM Friday at Woodfin Funeral Chapel, Murfreesboro 615-893-5151 www.woodfinchapel.com