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Ronald Michael Herron

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Birth	:	11 Oct 1943 Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Death	:	14 Oct 2020 Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6151886, -112.0993042
Description	:	Ronald M. Herron, age 77, of Helena, passed away October 15, 2020. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W Riggs, East Helena. Burial with Military Honors will follow the Mass at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. Published by Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on October 16, 2020 (Note: Above services were cancelled per Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on October 22, 2020) FOLLOW-UP Ronald Michael Herron, 77, passed away October 14, 2020, surrounded by his... Read More	Ronald M. Herron, age 77, of Helena, passed away October 15, 2020. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 120 W Riggs, East Helena. Burial with Military Honors will follow the Mass at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. Published by Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on October 16, 2020 (Note: Above services were cancelled per Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on October 22, 2020) FOLLOW-UP Ronald Michael Herron, 77, passed away October 14, 2020, surrounded by his family to meet our Lord whom he loved so very much. Ron was born October 11, 1943, in Havre, MT, raised in Kalispell, MT and graduated from Mesa High School in AZ in 1962. During his childhood, Ron trapped with Joe Holly just outside of Glacier National Park, and left home at 13 to work for George Majeras in Havre, MT. Ron became ranch foreman at a young age for Majeras and turned down the opportunity to run the ranch to join the Air Force. Once in the Air Force, Ron became a dog handler for the Air Force Sentry program during the Vietnam War. Ron returned home to help his mother care for his dying father, William Herron, in California. After his dad's passing in 1966, Ron went to school to become a corrective horseshoer. He moved back to Missoula, MT in 1969, and became a Brand Inspector. Ron spent much of his off time working with Cowboy Hall of Famer, Alex "Alec" Ogilvie. Together they would break wild horses. While working as a Brand Inspector, Ron would carve small statues and give them away to kids at the stock yards. Noticing the popularity of his small statues, and knowing his father William Herron was an artist; Ron continued creating Western miniature sculptures out of wax. Ron also found a passion in birds of prey. Ron obtained his falconer's license and had a host of birds living with him in Missoula for many years. In February 1971, he met his love and best friend, Karyn. Ron and Karyn married July 17, 1971 they continued their jobs until May 1972 when Ron and Karyn took to the road to set up one man shows and pursued his calling as an artist. They returned to Montana a year later and settled in Helena, MT. They decided to start their family and had two children, Buck and Tacy. They moved to Montana City, to build a home in the mountains. While living in Montana City, Ron built a foundry with Charles Dell and continued creating sculptures and jewelry. Ron's career blossomed, and his sculptures grew in size. Ron pioneered the idea of incorporating bronze into functional works of art, such as dining tables, bars, lamps, coffee tables, etc. This started a frenzy in the bronze art world and soon artists familiar with his work began to create the same. During his time as an artist, Ron was able to meet with some of the most powerful and respected people in the world. Ron sold art to the Princess of Monaco, General Norman Swartzkopf, President Bush Senior, multiple singers, actors, and NASCAR icons. However, the projects he was most proud of, were those he did out of love for Christ, and can be seen in many local churches. Ron spent many months in other countries studying animals and cultures. Ron met with the King of the Samoan people and created an entire series of bronzes dedicated in capturing their culture. Ron had a deep understanding of Native American culture that would show in his bronzes, as well as, African wildlife to begin his African art series. Ron showed art all over the country to include the Safari Club, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Charlie Russell Art show, South Eastern Wildlife Expo, Miami Yacht show, Dallas Safari Club, Shot Show, and many others. During his career, he has built 3 foundries to cast his own work but this took up too much time & energy, so he always found himself back to just creating art. Ron kept busy with his commissions, his shows, raising a family, cowboying and just spending time with his close friends and family. Ron made sure he kept up his duty to his community by being a part of the Montana City Volunteer Fire Department for over 11 years and was a Knight in the Knights of Columbus locally. Ron loved his children unconditionally and loved to spend time taking them to their games, high school rodeos, camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, traveling, and teaching them the secrets of nature. In 2016, Ron and Karyn divorced but remained good friends. In 2016, after 44 years of being an artist, Ron retired due to declining health. Ron was well respected by all, especially his peers. He was an exceedingly kind, gentle, caring, loving, and humble man. He was the best dad and father to his children. It was not uncommon for Ron to spend hours talking with his clients about their families and being invited to their homes. The relationship Ron built with most any person started with a hug and ended with a hug. He is survived by his son, Buck and wife Michelle, his daughter, Tacy Swanton and husband Kelly. His brother, Chad and wife Norma. His grandchildren, Mikayla, Chelsey, Kynslee, Quincy, Kade, Kyra, and Kaleb. His great grandchildren Marlee, Everly, Emery and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lucille Herron, brother, Dennis, and sisters, Lenore, Kay, & Deanna. Published by Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on October 23, 2020

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Ronald Michael Herron's memorial is located at: Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
When did Ronald Michael Herron death?
Ronald Michael Herron death on 14 Oct 2020 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6151886
Longitude: -112.0993042

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Parent

William Colby Herron

(1906 - 1966)

Lucille Lorraine Howser Herron

(1911 - 1985)

Siblings

Deanna W Herron

(1939 - 2018)

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Coordinate: 46.6151886, -112.0993042

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15. Old Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5958150, -112.0105560

16. Old Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5779120, -112.0183220

17. Plymouth Congregational Church Columbarium
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18. Arley Burt Pet Cemetery
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21. John Montgomery Gravesite
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Coordinate: 46.5170000, -112.0845000

22. East Helena City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5945220, -111.9146760

23. Silver City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7360992, -112.1800003

24. Saint Anns Cemetery
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