Emil R. 'Ronnie' Nordstrom, 91

Emil Ronald Nordstrom, age 91, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  

Ronnie was born in Wallace, Idaho, on May 31, 1933, to Emil and Lelia Nordstrom. Before he was born, his father passed away, and he was raised by his second father, Arthur Nordstrom. He lived and spent his entire life in the Rose Lake area.

He married Juanita Fribie on Jan. 22, 1953, in Centralia, Wash. He was a logger and sawyer.

Ronnie enjoyed eating out, riding his bike and being in the woods.  

He is survived by his son, Mark, and wife Jeannie Nordstrom of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; daughter Ronnita and husband Lonnie Kraack of Cataldo, Idaho; grandchildren Brandy Carman, Tori Usdrowski, Taucha Pearson and Chelsea Halls; brothers Richard Nordstrom of Post Falls, Idaho, and Norman Nordstrom of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita; his mother, Lelia Nordstrom; and his fathers, Emil and Arthur Nordstrom.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Visit Ronnie's memorial and sign his online guestbook at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.