Thomas Jon

Ronayne

Thomas Jon Ronayne, age 67, passed away of natural causes at his home in Andover, Minnesota, on November 4, 2026.

Tom was born on April 13, 1959, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Michael and Edith Ronayne. A 1977 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School, he went on to earn a degree in economics from South Dakota State University in 1981.

Career pursuits took Tom across the country in his early adult life. He began his career in the stock and securities markets in the 1980s before transitioning to the expanding fiber optics industry in the 1990s. Eventually settling in Minnesota, Tom spent the last several decades providing security systems, commercial and residential network and web development for companies across the Twin Cities.

Above all his professional accomplishments, Tom’s true foundation and joy was his family. He settled in Andover with his wife, Hilda Quinzon Ronayne, and together they raised two children, Alex and Ace. Tom was a devoted, hardworking, and deeply generous father who dedicated himself to providing for and spoiling his kids. Whether highlighting their milestones in school, work, or hobbies, his eyes lit up whenever he had the chance to share his pride in them.

Tom lived life with energy, warmth, and an adventurous spirit. He loved traveling and logging miles on RV road trips—even if his open fear of heights led to a few humorous memories along the way. Passionate about martial arts, he trained in Shotokan, Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai, and other disciplines, sharing that dedication with his children. And watching MMA and UFC fights was sacred to him—a time when no one dared disturb him. Before his nephew, Steve, passed away, the two shared a bond watching Vikings games together, and his family takes comfort in knowing they are reunited, partying, and screaming at the screen once again.

Naturally charismatic and fiercely loyal, Tom had a gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. He was a magnetic presence in any room, bringing laughter, quick wit, and a touch of mischief wherever he went. Though he kept his quiet acts of generosity out of the spotlight, those who knew him knew he would truly give the shirt off his back. If you were Tom’s friend, you never had to doubt how much he cared for you.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Hilda; his cherished children, Alex and Ace of St. Paul, MN; and his siblings: Dena (Gary) Allbee of Brainerd, MN, Robert (Deena) Ronayne of Aberdeen, SD, and Erin Rudner of Aberdeen, SD, along with a wide community of new and lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Edith Ronayne; his beloved grandparents, Thomas O. and Mary Ann Ronayne, and Dena and Jon Sprang of DeSmet, SD; and his nephew, Stephen D. Allbee.

A funeral service and celebration of Tom’s life will be held at the family residence in Andover, Minnesota, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. To request the address, please email hqr003@gmail.com. The family warmly invites guests to bring a favorite memory to share or to bring a written story for the family to read during the service.