Ronald D. Lovejoy

Ronald D. Lovejoy, 89, of Eyota died Friday August 30th at Golden Living Center West in Rochester. Ron was born September 16, 1923 in Eyota to Roy and Ruth Lovejoy. He served in the Army following WWII in the military police as part of the German occupation forces. He and Elizabeth Chase were married on October 4, 1947. They made their home in Eyota where he owned and operated Ron's Auto on Highway 14, later moving downtown. Ron was a big fan of the Dover-Eyota Eagles football teams as well as the Vikings. He helped form the Eyota Ambulance and was an active member of the Eyota Volunteer Fire Department, belonged to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Eyota American Legion. Survivors include his three sons; William (Kathy) Lovejoy of Park Rapids, Andrew and Patrick both of Eyota. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth on May 30th of this year and by several siblings. A Funeral Mass will at 11AM Wednesday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Reverend Kurt Farrell officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Tuesday at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. The Eyota American Legion Post will conduct military graveside honors. Please share a memory of Ron at his on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.