OBITUARIES:  Ranald J. McDONALD, Eau Claire,  Eau Claire Co., WI 

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Wednesday, September 11, 1946

Ranald J. McDonald was born and reared in the town of Brunswick, and since 
early in life had lived in Eau Claire since.

He is survived by his widow, who was Anne Brisbois, four sons, the Rev. 
Ambrose J. McDonald, of Ridgeway, Francis McDonald, of San Francisco, Ralph 
McDonald, of Stockton, Calif., John McDonald, of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. 
Peter Van Der Meulen, of San, Francisco, five brothers, Donald J. McDonald, 
of Eau Claire, H. P. McDonald, of Altoona, Angus A. McDonald, of Fargo, 
N. D., Alexander P. McDonald, of Minneapolis, and Roderick J. McDonald, of 
Green Bay, and a sister, Sister M. Marguerite, 0. S. B., of Robbinsdale, 
Minn. Another brother, Allen J. McDonald, of this city, died a year ago, and 
a sister, Mrs. Edward Murphy of Gransville, Minn., died ten years ago.

Clerked for the Late Henry Levy

For several years Mr. McDonald clerked in the Peoples Clothing store here 
for the late Henry Levy. Later he was associated with three others In the 
Eau Claire Clothing company, and after selling out his interests In the 
store to one of his associates, he worked for him for a time before starting 
a clothing store of his own. After operating this for some years, he sold 
out, as his health required that be get away from inside work.

Later he became associated with the Wolf-Pepper Transfer company, which he 
directed for many years until he disposed of the business. Several years ago 
he became connected with the auction sales department of the Thorp Finance 
company and last February he joined the staff of the Eau Claire Citizens 
Loan.

He was a life long member of St. Patrick's parish and served the congregation 
as secretary for many years. He was also a charter member of Eau Claire 
council, Knights of Columbus, and for several years was financial secretary 
of the council. He also had served as trustee. He was also a member of the 
Holy Name society.

Son Is Celebrant at Requiem Mass For Ranald J. McDonald

Funeral services for Ranald J. McDonald held Saturday morning (Sept. 14, 1946) 
at St. Patrick's church were largely attended.

Celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass was the son of the deceased, the 
Rev. Ambrose J. MeDonald, of Ridgeway. Assisting him were the Rev. J. Francis 
Brady, of Lyndon Station, deacon, the Rev. Albert Zimmerman, of Hammond, 
sub-deacon, the Rev. George Hardy of Spring Valley, master of ceremonies, 
the Rev. Thos. E. Mullen, of Port Edwards, and the Rev. H. J. Deeny, of 
Sparta, acolytes.

Sixteen members of the clergy were among those present, including eleven 
from out of town. Besides those already named they were Rt. Msgr. C. E. Dowd, 
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John W. Pittz, the Rev. Thos. F. Hayden, the Rev. John J. 
Paul, the Rev. Daniel J. O'Reilly, all of Eau Claire, the Rev. A. M. Kammer, 
of Fennimore, the Rev. Doran, of Mt. Hope, the Rev. William Daniels of 
Meriomonle, the Rev John McNamara, of Boscobel, the Rev. 0. E. Schulte, of 
Menomonie, and the Rev. L. Paquette, of Elmwood.

Interment was at St. Patrick's cemetery.

Active pall bearers were C. E. Foss, Edward Derouin, F. J. Brandi, C. J. 
Kaufman, Chas. W. Smith, an F. P. Egan.

Honorary pall bearers were H.E. Stubbs, J. B. Fleming, Dr. Frank 
Wrigglesworth, M. it. Heffermal Otto Lund, all of Eau Claire, and A. B. 
Clancy, of Minneapolis, formerly of Eau Claire.

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