Ross Ohman
September 4, 1958 ~ December 16, 2021
Loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on December 16, 2021.
Preceded in death by parents, Leonard & Fae. Survived by wife of 38 years, Julie; children, Jonathan, Joel, Jackie (Josh); sister, Janet (Jerry); brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
A civil engineer by trade, Ross also enjoyed fishing, boating and exploring new forms of technology. Always showing kindness and wearing a big smile, Ross loved channeling his passion into his church, his community and most of all his family. He was an entrepreneur and inventor and proud to hold a U.S. patent. Ross and his wife had many adventures together and volunteered for numerous national sporting events including the Super Bowl in Tampa last February. He was a positive person with a strong faith. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
A celebration of Ross’s life 7 PM Monday, December 20th with visitation beginning at 5 PM at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 9300 Scandia Tr. N, Forest Lake. The family asks that everyone in attendance wear a mask. The celebration of life service will be livestreamed here: https://www.hosannaforestlake.net/celebration-of-life
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Ross was so full of life and we were blessed to have him as a father-in-law to our son. We will forever treasure the time we had with him and the laughter he brought to our lives. We will miss you Ross. Love, Ron & Kelly Leuzinger
Dear Julie, Jonathan, Joel, Jackie, Joshua, Jan and Jerry-We extend our deepest regards. Ross is with Jesus!!! Cheryl and Dave Henningsgaard
Julie and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ross. Holding you all close in thought and lifting you in prayer during this extremely difficult time.
Julie…My sincerest condolences🙏🏻
So sorry Julie and family, love and prayers-the Slowinski’s & Paddocks
Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Oh Julie I am so sorry in the loss of Ross. Praying for strength and peace as you travel this difficult road. God bless.
I am so sorry.
Julie, so sorry to hear about Ross, prayers to you and your family
Julie and family, We were so very fortunate to have Ross as a very dedicated and passionate Green Earth Team member, who contribute in every possible way that he could. And all that he did as a member of the Blue Hospitality Team………if you ever needed something done, Ross was there to help with such a joyful heart of giving. We will miss him so very much, and offer our prayers of comfort and peace to all of you. Kathy & Dave Okeson
We are so sorry to lose such a great friend. Our sincere and deepest condolences to Julie and family.
Oh Julie Johnson Ohman…I am so sorry to hear in the loss of Ross…my deepest sympathies to you and your family! Hugs and prayers to you all🙏❤️
Julie and family: you were the first people to reach out to us in FL, and we will never forget you, Ross!
Very sad to hear this. Ross was one of the nicest and generous person’s I have ever known. Ross, I will never forget how you and Julie welcomed us to Forest Lake on Memorial Day 1996 and many times we got together over the years and also seeing you at Hosanna. I know for sure you are with the Lord but know you are missed. Godspeed my friend and condolences to Julie and the kids. You are all in our prayers. May the Light of the World receive Ross and comfort the family and all who mourn.
Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. 🙏🙏
Julie, hugs and prayers to you and your family.
So sorry for your loss! Prayers! 🙏♥️
Julie, We are holding you and the kids close in our hearts. As strong people of faith, you know that Ross is at peace and has joined the heavenly chorus. Now we pray for peace for all of you on this day and in the days ahead. You are surrounded by the prayers and love of many.
Julie and family, you continue to be in our prayers.
Ross(with Julie) was such a part of our life in Forest Lake. We have known each other for over 40 years. He was always such a positive influence to everyone around him. He was a role model husband, father and friend. We will miss him driving by our house and beeping his horn. He would also flash his flashlight in our window to see if we wanted to go on a night time walk. Our hearts go out to the “J’s”. We can’t imagine this world without Ross in it. Thank God he gets to now give smiles to all of the angels. MAX and Sharon DeRaad
So sorry for your loss JULIE, from experience one hour at a time, then one day, whatever you need to make it thru…… it’s hard but you can do it….need help call friends to talk or go out to lunch with…….just call Judy and she will get me and you both can come for coffee and if your lucky a cookie…..be thinking of you!
I met Ross in the Fall of 1980 at the University of Minnesota. We had many of the same engineering classes and became and have stayed good friends over the years. Ross always had a smile, highly energetic, and had a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances. He will be dearly missed. Julie and family, You all will continue to be in are thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Nick and Anna Pitera.
Thinking of you Julie, and your family during this time of loss of your loving husband and dad! Prayers of comfort to you all!
Dear Ohmans: Flowers titled “Ray of Sunshine” That is certainly who Ross was in our office. His impact was deep, positive and long lasting. ICS Team
I am so sorry to hear this, Julie. You and your family will be in my constant prayers. 🙏
Julie and kids, so sorry for your loss. You will continue to be in my prayers
The most kind-hearted and loving person there was. Ross instantly made everyone’s mood better as soon as he walked in the door. Truly a one of a kind human being.
Dear Julie and Ohman family.. our deepest sympathy 😪Ross always had the million dollar smile and a kind, generous connection to everyone. Prayers to all 🙏❤️❤️
Oh, Julie… My heart felt condolences. May peace find you and your family as you grieve the loss and celebrate a life well lived.
This is so awful. I’m terribly sorry for Julie and all the kids. Such a kind man.
My deepest condolences.
I’m so sorry. Thinking of the entire family during this extremely difficult time. 🤍 May you know you are surrounded by loved ones during this challenging time!
We are so shocked and sorry for your loss, Julie. Our hearts, prayers, hugs and love go out to your entire family. The Bergans Mark, Jen, and Hannah
I’m so so sorry, Julie. My heart goes out to you and your family. Prayers of comfort.
Our deepest sympathy, Julie and family, for the loss of your husband and dad. Hugs to you!🙏🏻
We are so sorry for your loss.♥️
So very sorry for your loss🙏🏼🙏🏼
So very sorry Julie. He exuded such kindness always. Our sympathies to your children too🙏
With deepest sympathy, love The Forest Lake School Board
I’m so sorry to hear of this. My sincere condolences. You and your family are in my prayers. Sherri Flint
We are so sorry for your loss. Peace be with you…
We are very sorry for the loss of Ross. We are very sorry we cannot be there to grieve with you but hope you all find comfort in your joyous memories
We are so sorry to hear of Ross passing and our thoughts are with you and your family. Anne Torrey and Eli Nemer
So sorry to hear this, Julie. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
So sorry to hear this!! Prayers to you and your kids during this difficult time!
Julie and children, Were sorry for your loss. Ross was a very Special person that will be greatly missed. The Merrell Family
So sorry for your loss, Julie and family. Prayers for all of you🙏🏻
We are so sorry for your loss.
Lori, thinking of you during this difficult time.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Jennifer and Brian Tolzmann, Deb and Tom Wall, Tim Klinkhammer and Linda Madsen
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ross! Your smile would always light up the room! You will be missed!!! Prayers are sent to your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to Julie, Jackie, Jonathan and Joel on the loss of your husband and father. He will be with us forever as a kind, loving man.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Ross. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time. Love and Comfort,
Love and prayers to the Ohman Family!! I always enjoyed my conversations with Ross, what a sweet, funny and caring man.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
I am heartbroken! You both were the first to welcome me to Hosanna and encourage me every time I played and led worship or did beer and hymns FMSC etc. we shared Superior, WI where my mom grew up and my MIL’s maiden name Oman different spelling. Ross always thought of others and how he could help, serve, and motivate. I know he is in heaven better place but the emotional holidays and empty chair will be tough. Pray our tender Lord and Savior comfort and hold you now and all future difficult times. Praying and part of Hosanna family to help where we can . John&Joy
Your dad was the brightest of souls. Our thoughts are with you all. Sending so much love.
Julie, I am so sorry to hear about Ross. It just breaks my heart. He was your partner in crime and partner in love and life. Praying for you all. Sending hugs.
Ive never known a finer man than Ross. He will be missed by me and anyone else who was blessed to know him. With all my love, Gerry Wiggins
May you find comfort in your memories and strength in our Lord and Savior.
Julie, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of peace & love for you and your family. ❤️🙏
Our deepest sympathies to the Ohman family. May Ross’s memory be a blessing. -Kathy, Dave, John and Julia
Oh Ross, How many people are lucky enough to have a life long friend? You loved to tell people our story-of how we played in a play pen together. I wish that when I saw you in August that I would have known it would be the last time I would see you. I would have hugged you harder. We were so hoping to see you at your wintertime Florida home. So, now you fly on Eagles Wings. Rest well my life long friend. I will miss seeing you and just knowing you and I had a special friendship. Julie, Jonathan, Joel, and Jackie- you know that Ross was a special guy. You got to see that everyday. You are so blessed to have a lifetime of special memories to fall back on for the rest of your lives. – A Butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam….and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world…but then it flies on again, and although we wish it could have stayed, we are so thankful to have seen it at all. Ross’s time with us and especially you, was much too brief. Maybe his passing should teach us all how fragile our life, relationships, friendships, and special loves are. Please know that even though we can’t be at his celebration of life, you will be in our thoughts and prayers in these coming days. With special friendship and love, Mark and Sandy Spanier
“Ross Ohman” will remain in our hearts forever.
Sending Julie and the entire Ohman family our deepest sympathies. Ross will be remembered as our always friendly and cheerful neighbor. I sure enjoyed our backyard chats. Brian and Brooke Johnson
Ross and I met in college in the civil engineering program. Here we are in Yellowstone in 2017. It was a great trip!
Captain Ross driving his boat on Forest Lake. Great times and memories.
Julie and family, Please accept our condolences as we remember Ross fondly. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Wishing you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Please accept my warmest condolences . We are truly sorry for your loss.
To the entire Ohman family – you are in our thoughts and prayers . Love, Katie and Shawn
The world lost a bright and beautiful light. Heaven gained a sparkling star glowing with warmth and love. Ross you are forever in our hearts. Julie you too are in our hearts and in our prayers Sherry and Barry Pratt
Julie, Jackie and family- our thoughts and prayers go out to you all- Ross will always be remembered as such a loving and supportive husband and father! He was always there watching Jackie dancing with so much love and pride. We are so so sorry for your loss. – The Proulx’s
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the entire Ohman family, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dave, Barb, Michael and Nathan Oster.
We are thinking of you and your family. Love Julie Miller and Family. Marlene Risberg
Connie and I send you the family our deepest sympathies for your loss. Ross always greeted us with a cheerful hello, a big smile and friendly conversation. I also had the pleasure of working with Ross years ago on a number of Hosanna projects. He was a wonderful person.
Julie, Julia shared the said news in class this morning. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you love……Kim Crandall
SAD news!
Julie, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and Jonathan, Joel and Jackie in this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in good memories. With love from Mona and family in Norway.
Julie- We are praying for you and your family. You are in our thoughts daily. We are here for you always. We will miss Ross immensely.
Oh Julie I am so very sorry. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Julie. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts are with you as you begin the journey of farewell to an amazing husband, father, uncle, brother, and all around amazing man. His spirit will always be surrounding you and providing you with wonderful memories of a life well lived. Allow time to heal, and tears to release sadness. Ross leaves a legacy of kindness and compassion in addition to the abundant and everlasting love he showed for you,Julie, and his beloved family. It will be a true honor to participate in the celebration of his life.
So sorry for your unimaginable loss, Julie. We are thinking of you and your family and sending love and hope to you. Nancy Booth
Julie you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Ross will always be a bright spot in our hearts. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known. We are with you tonight and always in prayer.
Julie and Family: So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Mike and Lorrie Martin
Julie: May peace and love surround you during this difficult time. The service was beautiful and thanks for sharing it with those of us far away. Love, Denise Erickson and Henry Dekker
Ohman Family: I hate to hear this news, and I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ross’s upbeat attitude and contagious personality has always been a bright spot in my day. I always enjoyed our conversations and interactions. He always believed in me, my team and our abilities. He will always be remembered as a hard working, kind man, full of personality and truth. I will be praying for your family to find peace in the future to come.
Julie, Although, we weren’t raised together with Ross, we were family. I will treasure the short time we spent together last summer at Aunt Arla’s. It was so special that you and Ross took time out of your busy day to come see the “Moore” children. May the Lord be with your family during this difficult time. As Our Father in Heaven’s children we will meet again. Oh what a glorious day that will be. Much love, Robb, Kathy and Sandi Maxwell
i will always remember his great smile and his concerns for others. Just last Arts in the Park he was concerned about Bob and happy he was there. His family and friends have lost a wonderful guy. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ohman family.
I am so saddened to learn of Ross’s passing today. I had the privilege of working with him for over a decade, he was always upbeat and always looked out for his clients. Rest in Peace to Ross and may his family find peace in fond memories of him. Mary West
I first met Ross when he did consulting work for my department at Unisys. I always found him professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. Since we both lived in Forest Lake I have run into Ross quite a few times. He always had a smile on his face. To Julie and family my deepest sympathy. I know how you must be feeling now as I lost my wife Judy this year also. Know that many are praying for your comfort. Duane Dittberner