Ronald Jablonske

Ronald John Jablonske, 90, of Red Wing, died Monday, December 9, 2024 at United Hospital, Regina Campus in Hastings. He was born January 29, 1934 in the family home on Smokey Row in Red Wing to Robert and Esther (Mann) Jablonske.

He grew up in Red Wing and joined the U.S. Navy before his graduation in 1952. He was honorably discharged in 1955 and returned to Red Wing where he began working at Bay State Mill until it burned down in 1972. He continued millwork with ADM until 1996. He also worked for Will-Do-Trucking from 96 until 2013. On May 5, 1956 he married Darlene Curtis at the Little Brown Church in Iowa and the couple raised 5 children.

Ron was a hard worker whose focus was always on supporting his family. Even his hobbies helped to provide. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, as well as vegetable gardening. He was a fantastic gardener and he was always happy to share his produce with the whole block. He was also a commercial fisherman when his children were young. He sold catfish and carp at the market in Bay City to help ensure Darlene could stay home and raise the children. He enjoyed working with his hands and together with his son, Ron, he remodeled his one hundred year old home from top to bottom. He also took great pride in his well-kept yard. He loved playing cards, particularly Euchar, and he loved to win. Anything Ron did, he did well. In their retirement, he and Darlene traveled extensively and went on many adventures together. Still a child at heart, he enjoyed time spent with the little grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife; Darlene; children; Ronald, Doreen, Craig, Tammy and Lane Jablonske; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marion "Sissy" (Allen) Phernetton.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Kirchner, Duane Jablonske, and Edward Jablonske; one grandson, Michael Beaulieu; and his parents.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn in Red Wing. Visitation will be 4-6, Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery with military honors provided by the Leo C. Peterson, American Legion, Post 54. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.