Ronald Dale Skinn , age 70, of rural Minot died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ronald, was born on October 1, 1935, to George and Pearl (Tronson) Skinn, in Newburg, ND. He was raised and educated in Newburg, graduating from Newburg High School. As a young adult he moved to Minot. Ron married Betty Torno on July 31, 1955, in Upham, ND. They made their home in Minot. Ron worked for the Minot Fire Department, Minot Daily News, Glendenning Freight, Hart Motor Express, and twenty plus years for Yellow Freight. He retired in May of 2006 after forty-three years as a truck driver. Ron married Doneta Sem on May 21, 1999, in Zion Lutheran Church in Minot. They made their home near Minot.

Ron was once a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and charter member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Minot, and was a member of Teamsters Union and served on the board of directors for Local 74.

Ron enjoyed gardening, yard work, deer hunting, pinochle, trips to the casino and driving antique cars. He attended many local sporting events and was a World of Outlaws (Donny Schatz) fan. He also spent many years coaching his son in T-ball and little league baseball. Ron had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Doneta;daughters, Kari (Jim) Porter of Minot,Lorrie (Tim) Brogan of Seattle, WA, Kelly (Wes) Haugen of Minot, and his son Mark Ronald Skinn of St. Paul, MN; step-daughter, Kelli Sem (Lou Edwardson) of Winnipeg, MB, step-son Daniel (Sarah) Sem of Minot;brother, Duane (Dorothy) Skinn of Billings, MT; brother-in-law, Wayne Johnson of Newburg, ND; sister-in-law, Lois Skinn of Miles City, MT; grandchildren, Lacy and Ashley Porter and step- grandchildren, Lucas and Lexi Sigurdson, Maddy, Maggie, and Mahlee Sem. Numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lorayne Johnson, brother, Donald Skinn.

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 15, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church Minot;
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park Minot;
Visitation: Friday, July 14, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home Minot;
Memorials : Memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospice or Donor's Choice.