Obituary of Ronald A. Cavanaugh

Ronald A. Cavanaugh, age 81, passed away from Alzheimer's on July 10. Ron is survived by wife of 31 years, Suzanne; children, Colleen Peterson, (Mike) Ryan and Shaun, Scott Cavanaugh (Traci) Alexander, Kaylie and Nicholas, Patrick Cavanaugh (Jane) Kiersten and Katelyn; step-daughters, Alisa Manni (Steve) Amber and Autumn, Aileen Wagner (Dan) Drew; as well as many nieces, nephews and first wife, Lila. Preceded in death by parents, Sylvester & Harriet (Buelow) Cavanaugh; sisters, Janet Whitehead, Lorraine Dahl and Lavonne Streetar; infant granddaughter, Brianna Cavanaugh-Stewart. Ron graduated from St. Cloud and Michigan State. He was a dedicated teacher at J.F. Kennedy High School, Bloomington, MN, for over 30 years. Ron was a proud Navy veteran. He loved family, fishing and baseball. To celebrate Ron's Life, please gather on August 13th at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 Old Shakopee Rd. Bloomington, MN. Visitation at 10:00 a.m., service at 11:00 a.m. with lunch to follow. In lieu of floral arrangements, please bring one flower to put in Ron's Vase and donate the rest to Alzheimer's research, or the Oak Grove Church organ fund.