Kostka, Ronald W. age 85, of Minnetonka, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at home with family. Beloved husband and best friend of Irene; father of Paul J., father-in-law to Paul's wife Lorraine, and grandfather to their children, John, Emma, Sarah, and James. Father to Daniel B., and Jane E.; brother of James C. (deceased) Florence R. Boley sister, (deceased). Ron served in Korea and was a disabled veteran. A copy editor of the Minneapolis Tribune, Ron then worked on commercial development of new technologies for 3M for 34 years. Ron's wishes were to have no reviewal, no memorial service or flowers. Just a smile and a kind word for all. A gathering of friends and family will be planned for October. Washburn-McReavy.com Strobeck Johnson 952-938-9020