Ronald Webber, age 73, of Rolla, ND passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Trinity Hospital, Minot, ND.

Ronald Gene "Shorty" Webber was born on December 15, 1947 in Appleton, MN to Mathew and Irene (Block) Webber.  He was raised in Minnesota and completed his education there as well.  Ronald furthered his education at a technical college for mechanics for three years.  Shorty was united in marriage to Kathleen Carter on October 1, 2005 in Elk River, MN.  He was the proud father of two sons, Wade and Shawn and step-father to Robert and Laura.  He also adored his four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Shorty worked as a diesel mechanic for many years for Pepsi, retiring in 1993.  He was "Mr. Fix It" and enjoyed working on cars.  He also enjoyed old tractors and old-time cars as well.  Shorty loved time spent with his family, especially his "queen" Kathy.  He will be lovingly remembered and forever missed.

Shorty is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Webber of Rolla; sons, Wade Webber and Shawn Webber, both of Otsego, MN; step-children, Robert Messinger of Champlin, MN and Laura Messinger of Indiana; four grandchildren, Rob, Amie, AJ, and Jordyn Messinger; four great grandchildren, Lyric, Drake, and Ruby Messinger and Aaliyah Carter; and a brother, Lynn Webber of Appleton, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

There are no local funeral services planned at this time.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.