Ronald Henry Krahn
November 6, 1950 ~ February 5, 2026
Ronald H. Krahn, 75, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026.
Ronald Henry Krahn was born on November 6, 1950, in Rivers, Manitoba, Canada, to Henry and Ann Krahn. Ron grew up in Manitoba and attended high school in Winnipeg. In the fall of 1971, he joined God’s Volunteers, an evangelical singing group that toured the United States and Canada. During this time, he met the love of his life, Marilyn. Their shared faith and love of music brought them together, and they were married on July 21, 1973, in Aplington, Iowa. After their marriage, Ron and Marilyn welcomed two children, Deanna and Jeremy.
In July of 1973, Ron began his career with the Winnipeg Police Department, where he served his community for nearly 25 years. After retiring in July of 1998, Ron and Marilyn moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. There, Ron drove a semitruck for Cross Country Courier and then for Sanford Mobile MRI until the Spring of 2016.
Ron was a man who loved Jesus deeply and cherished his family. He enjoyed camping, watching baseball, playing card games, biking, and lifting both his trumpet and his voice in worship. Above all, he treasured time spent in God’s Word.
Ron often quoted Psalm 115:3. “Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.” Our Lord’s sovereignty was truly a comfort to him. Ron’s life was marked by his love for Jesus, his devotion to family, and his steady acts of service. His family is grateful for the prayers, support, and visits offered during his final year on this side of eternity, and he will be missed greatly.
Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn (nee Lindaman); daughter, Deanna (Dan) Sarkar; son, Jeremy (Lana) Krahn; grandchildren, Johann and Savannah; brother, Tom (Mabel) Krahn; sister, Laura (Lorn) Bergstresser; and many nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ann Krahn; grandson, Berend Jeremy Krahn; and brother-in-law, Charles Ray Lindaman.
Visitation with family will be 5~7PM, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at First Evangelical Free Church. (2601 W 69th St., Sioux Falls) Funeral Services will begin at 10AM, Friday, February 13, 2026, also at First Evangelical Free Church. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls. Flowers can be delivered directly to the church.
I knew that Ron struggled with health issues and was saddened to learn he had passed. I fondly recall meeting Ron and Marilyn way back when at Grant Park Baptist church in Winnipeg. It was Ron’s friendship, persona, and zest for life that drew me to him. It was his enthusiasm for service that persuaded me to consider a career in policing. I joined and had a satisfying 26 year career. I often heard Ron’s name mentioned by fellow officers, some calling him “Rev”, but none in a negative way. Ron clung to high standards, both professionally and in his personal life, not just in words, but in deeds, which garnered him respect from the rank and file. I’m grateful for having known him.