Ronald G. Bird, age 71, of Andover. Survived by loving wife, Callie; children: Samantha Bird, Karen (Shane) Sutton, and step-daughter Anna Sanford; grandsons: Parker, Ronan, and Nolan; sister: Bonnie (Mike) Swiridow; nephews: Matt (LeeAnne) Swiridow and Kersten Swiridow. Visitation at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH CHAPEL (1918 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis), Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 5 to 8 PM. Funeral service at Funeral Chapel on Friday at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Family prefers memorials.