Oscar Laverne Ranum "Bud," of North Branch, MN; formerly of Viking, MN, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was 92 years old.

Bud was an honest and hard-working man with a lot of faith in the Lord. He was devoted to family and friends.

He was preceded in Death by: his mother, 2 step-fathers, 1 sister, 2 brothers, 2 sons, 3 wives, 4 step-sisters, 7 step-brothers, 1 granddaughter.

Bud is survived by: 2 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, 2 half-sisters, family & friends.

Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30th at First Lutheran Church in Harris, MN with visitation one hour prior.

Burial at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 1st at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.