Ronald Paul Fredrickson, 84, of Courtland, Kansas, passed away at his home on November 6,
2024. He was the middle child, born on July 21, 1940, in rural Courland to Paul and Clarice
(Nelson) Fredrickson.
Ron started his education in a country school before attending school in Courtland schools
where he graduated from Courtland High School in 1958. While in high school, Ron had
had a small hog operation and helped Loren Austin as a farm hand. After graduation, he
joined the Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District in 1961 where he enjoyed
a 48-year career, retiring in 2006.
On June 4, 1971, he was united in marriage to Rosanna Larson at the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Salina, Kansas. They were married until her death in 2014. This union
brought two sons, Jon and Jeremy.
He was an active member of the Courtland United Methodist Church and served on various
functions.
Ron enjoyed farming and working on projects where he could run the excavator. He rarely
missed a Sunday at church or a KU or K-State game on TV. He was most proud of his grandson
Carter and spoiled him every chance he could.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosanna Fredrickson, his parents, and his brother,
Reverend Jimmie Fredrickson. Ron will be missed by his sons Jon Fredrickson, Duluth, MN,
and Jeremy Fredrickson (Amanda), Scandia, KS; grandson Carter Fredrickson; and
sister Janice (Tom) Chandler; nieces and nephews; many other relatives and a community of
friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Courtland
United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandra Jellison-Knock and Pastor Kathy Aeillo officiating.
Visitation will take place at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Friday, November 22, 2024, with family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorials are
requested to the Courtland United Methodist Church and can be sent in care of Tibbett-Fischer
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 566, Belleville, KS 66935. For online condolences please visit
www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.
