Ronald (Ron) George Ehrmantrout Age 76 passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2010 in Bismarck ND surrounded by his family. Family services will be held Sunday May 30, 2010 at 7:00pm at St. Charles Catholic Church followed by Funeral Mass services Monday May 31, 2010 at 1:30pm with Deacon Lenny Fischer officiating. Burial will follow at the Bowman Cemetery with Military Rights.

Ronald Ehrmantrout was born on February 3, 1934 in Bowman ND the first child of George and Mabel (Septon) Ehrmantrout. He attended the Amor School through 8th grade and 2 years at Bowman High School. He left high school to help his parents on the family farm south of Griffin ND. In 1954 he enlisted into the United States Army and was stationed in Germany until 1956 with an honorable discharge.
Ronald married the love of his life Annabel Beier on February 14, 1958 in Marmarth ND. 3 children were born to Ronald and Ann. Peggy, Randy and James.
Ronald worked various jobs throughout his life. In 1980 he went to work full time as an equipment operator for the Bowman County Road Department and continued to work there after retirement as needed until a year ago.
Ronald enjoyed the outdoors and would pull the camper to the lake any chance he could where you would find him on a pontoon, playing horseshoes or playing cards. He also loved to hunt, snowmobile and spent many hours in his wood shop doing many woodworking projects.
Ron and Ann loved to dance. You could usually find them at the Flagstone on a Saturday night. Once the Flagstone closed Ron and Ann along with their best friends Joe and Shirley Stinchfield spent many weekends traveling to dance to good old time bands. Many memories were made. Ronald enjoyed the time he got to spend with his family and watching his grandchildren grow up.
Left to morn are his wife of 52 years Ann, his daughter Peggy and Gordy Carlson, Bowman ND, sons Randy Ehrmantrout and special fried Bev Fugere, Dickinson ND and James Ehrmantrout and special friend Deb Sieneke, Rapid City, SD. Grandchildren Krista Babeck and special friend Dusty, Lacey Thielen and special friend Jason, David Ballweber and Derek Ehrmantrout. One brother Leland and Bert Ehrmantrout and sister in law Rita Ehrmantrout. A very special Uncle, Martin and Patsy Septon. Ron is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. We can't forget Rons Best Buddy 'Sport'.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald Ehrmantrout and sister in law Judy Ehrmantrout.