He was born April 7, 1950, at rural Frost the son of Clarence A. and S. Bernice (Seltun) Espeland.Ronnie served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May of 1968 to March of 1970, where he was stationed in Viet Nam. He was a kind hearted man who was a friend to many.Ronnie is survived by his brother, Gary (& Alana) Espeland of Elmore, his sister, Norma (& Larry) Peters of Sheffield, Iowa, his sister, Darlene (& Charles) Trenary of Castlewood, South Dakota and many niece & nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Boyd.