Ron Blue, Sr., age 58, of Mahnomen, MN, died on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at his home.

Ronald Merle Blue was born October 6, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Lester Sr. and Gladys (Sargent) Blue. His youth and early adulthood was spent in the Twin Cities area. Following high school, Ron joined the United States Navy and served from October of 1974 until July of 1975. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Minneapolis and began working for the City of Minneapolis for several years. In the early 1980's Ron moved to Naytahwaush, MN. Over the years, Ron worked with different entities including City of Fosston, Newfolden Fire Department, Mastec and Northland Community College. His most recent employment was with the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen.

Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He frequented the casino and was known to spend too much time on Facebook. He honored his Native American culture with his traditional ways and participating in pow wows.

Ron is survived by two sons, Ronald Jr. (Crystal) Blue and Dustin Blue, both of Mahnomen; three daughters: Tiffany Blue of Mahnomen, Emily Blue of Thief River Falls, MN, and Gina Winters (Fiancé, Shawn Thomas) O'Fallon, MO; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Lester "Butch" (Linda) Blue Sr. of Mahnomen and Dale Blue of Waubun; four sisters: Adrienne Blue of Mahnomen, Phyllis (Jeff) Wark of Naytahwaush, Janet Blaisdell of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Dawn Meyers of North Port, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ethan; his parents; sister, Marilyn Wharton; brother, Lawrence Blue; two nieces, Amanda and Amy Blaisdell; and brother-in-law, Tommy Blaisdell.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, Naytahwaush, MN.

Visitation will begin at the Sports Complex on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. and continuing until the funeral service on Wednesday.

Inurnment will be held at Free Gospel Cemetery, Naytahwaush.