Fretheim, Pastor Ronald L. age 77, of Decorah, IA, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at his home in Decorah, surrounded by his family, after a four month battle with ALS. Memorial Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Decorah. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29 at First Lutheran Church. He served Peace Lutheran Church of Wayzata/Plymouth from 1973 to 1992. Ron is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Kristin (Steve) Hanneman of Hopkins, MN and Anne Fretheim of St. Paul, MN; two granddaughters, Siri Fretheim and Osa Hanneman; two brothers, Leland (Harriet) of Long Lake, MN and Marlin (Janet) of Fort Smith, AR.