Ronald A. Colbenson

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE - RUSHFORD , 507-864-7771 RUSHFORD, MINN. - Ronald A. "Mike" Colbenson, 59, of Rushford, Minn. died on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at home. Mike was born on November 23, 1950, in Rushford, Minn. to Carrol "Cubby" and Audrey (Barney) Colbenson. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1969. Mike served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He graduated from vocational school in LaCrosse, Wis. and worked in the construction business in the Rushford area. Mike was a past member of the Rushford VFW and was a member of the Murphy - Johnson Legion Post in Rushford. He is survived by three children: Matt Colbenson, Tess (Tim) Diepenbrock, and Wade Colbenson all of Rushford; one granddaughter, Kennedy; three sisters: Paula Baudhuin of Minneapolis, Minn., Roxi Bains, and Joan (Mike) Fenton both of Rochester, Minn.; and by one brother, Mark Colbenson of North Carolina; and Ronald's uncle and aunt: Henry and Jeanette Colbenson of Rushford, who Ronald looked up to as parents. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Lynn. The family would like to thank all of the friends and relatives who were there to support Mike through his illness. There will be a memorial service for Mike at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford with funeral celebrant, Daryl Thompson officiating. Leave a memory of Mike and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com