Ronald L. Bocken

Bocken, Ronald L. Age 70, of Arden Hills. Entered the arms of Jesus on March 28, 2015. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Cecelia and brother, Kenneth Bocken. Survived by wife of 50 years, Patti; children, Melanie (Craig) Keillor, Mindy (Mike) Fitzgerald and Monte; grandchildren, Sam, Coco, Benji, Dani, Ellie and Eva; siblings, Kathleen Navarro and Wayne Bocken; sisters-in-law, Carol Bocken and Sara (Don) Klosinski; and Dorothy Bocken and loving nieces/nephews. Ron was a basketball coach at University of Northwestern, Roseville in the 80's and 90's and an Indiana high school basketball coach/teacher for many years prior. For over 20 years, Ron fought a hard and courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. Funeral service Saturday, April 4th at 2 PM (visitation 1-2 PM) at Chapel at Presbyterian Homes, Johanna Shores, 3200 Lake Johanna Blvd., Arden Hills. Visitation Friday, April 3rd 4-8 PM at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL FUNERAL HOME, 515 W. Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview. Memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, MN Chapter or Tamarisk of Ham Lake, MN. holcombhenryboom.com 651-482-7606