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Ronald Backlund

IRON MOUNTAIN — Ronald A. Backlund, 81, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community in Kingsford.

He was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Iron Mountain, son of the late John A. and Margaret “Getina” (Cavalieri) Backlund. Ron played football and baseball for Iron Mountain High School, graduating with the class of 1953.

He also played softball for the Becco’s Market team. Known to many as “Baldo,” Ronald was a lifelong resident of the area and worked for Khoury Inc. for many years. Ron was an avid sports fan and followed the Detroit Tigers, the Green Bay Packers and University of Michigan teams. He also enjoyed trips to the casino.

Ron is survived by three sisters, Delores Gatzow of Iron Mountain, Ann (Dan) McMahon of Iron Mountain and Joyce (Doug) Allen of Kingsford; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Arthur Gatzow Jr.

In accordance with Ron’s wishes, no services will be held.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ronald Backlund online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.