On Monday, January 25, 2021, Ronald (Ron) C. Sutter , loving husband and father passed away at the age of 70.

Ronnie was born June 24, 1950 in Minot, ND to William 'Bill' and Florence (Johnson) Sutter. He attended Sawyer Public School and Minot Business College. Ron grew up working at farms in the New Rockford area where he made lifelong friends with the Anderson families. After school, Ron was employed at the Velva Coal Mine. He met and married Kate Hemphill on June 13, 1975. They made their home outside of Sawyer and had three children. When the mine closed, Ron took a few different jobs until he could get his family back to Sawyer. Ron settled into work at Headwaters in Underwood until his retirement. He loved his job. After the kids left home, Ron & Kate moved to Washburn where he could be close to work.

They made their home on the Missouri River spending countless hours pontooning and fishing. They began traveling often, visiting many states and Mexico. The past few winters were enjoyed in Arizona with friends. Ronnie enjoyed being outdoors, having beers with his pals, golfing, and watching NDSU football. Ron was a legendary storyteller. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He was a quiet man never wanting attention but always willing to help. He supported his kids in every sport, extracurricular activity, and life event. Ron was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Underwood. He also held memberships to the Sawyer Lions Club and United Mine Workers of America. He will be missed beyond measure by all those who were blessed to share in his life.

Ron's family includes his loving wife of 45 years, Kate Sutter, Washburn, ND, his kids Karl Sutter (Angie Jares), Underwood, ND, Sarah (Mark) Feist, Hazen, ND (honorary grandson Soma Antoni, Hungary), and Jodi Sutter (Steve Chalifoux), Fargo, ND; numerous in-laws, nieces, and cousins.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wayne Sutter, father-in law, Max Hemphill, brother-in-law, Mike Hemphill and nephew, Brian Hemphill.

A private family service will be held at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot due to COVID restrictions.
A lunch gathering will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sleep Inn, Sunrise Room, Minot from noon to 3:00 p.m. for those wanting to stop and visit.
Interment: Sawyer Community Cemetery, Sawyer, ND – Spring of 2021
Memorials are preferred to the Sawyer Community Cemetery, Attn: Gail Buda, 9601 167 ^th St SE, Velva, ND 58790

Ronald Sutter Flower Pictures