Svoboda, Ronald W. age 60, of Apple Valley, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Bessie. Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mary Lou; daughter, Sheila (Tim) Johnson; 3 grandchildren, Rachel, Alexandra and Timmy; 4 brothers, Edward (Donna), Jack (Carole), George (Debbie) and Richard (Becky); 3 sisters, Joan (Gary) Harris, Marlene Henry and Carol Snyder; father & mother-in-law, Russell & Ardelle James; sister-in-law, Holly James; nieces, nephews and special friends. Ron truly was a loving husband, father, grandfather, Vietnam Veteran, and a devoted Packer-Backer. Funeral services Wednesday at 12:30 PM, Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 147th & Garrett Ave., Apple Valley with visitation 2 hours prior to the service in the mortuary. Interment Fort Snelling.