Ronald Arthur Shomion
April 27, 1945 ~ February 5, 2024
Ronald A. Shomion, 78, Brandon, formerly of Gregory, SD, died unexpectedly Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be at Heartland Funeral Home, 11am ~ 12:30pm, Monday, February 12, 2024, with Funeral Services beginning at 12:30pm. Burial will follow at the SD Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the Family of Ron Shomion % Heartland Funeral Home, PO Box 451, Brandon, SD.
Ronald Arthur Shomion was born to Arthur and Mary (Gibbons) Shomion, in Little Rock, AK, as one of three children. As a child of a military father, he resided in two other countries including Germany and Japan. He graduated high school in Alexandria, Virginia. Ron then attended SDSU, playing football and track. He was an avid Jackrabbit fan. Ron served his country in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving from 1969 to 1971.
Ron will be remembered for his contagious laugh and his love for sports and coaching. His coaching never ended, as he loved attending his grandkid’s sporting events, and continued to cheer on the Gregory Gorillas.
Ron is survived by and will be missed by his wife, Diane; three children, Jeff Shomion, Wendy (Troy) Bunker, Laurie (Casey) Osborn; six grandchildren, Mya Bunker, Cole Bunker, Will Bunker, Kaleb Osborn, Kolbie Osborn, and Konner Osborn; one brother, Steve Shomion; and one sister, Susan Thorne.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents.
Deepest sympathy to the family for the loss of Ron Shomion. Although we didn’t see each other often, It was always a great time to be around Ron. He had an infectious laugh and sense of humor…he was always up to something. He was a wonderful cousin. I’m proud of his achievments in life: he was a great teacher, coach, and family man. He is to be commended and thanked for the time he spent as an officer defending our country in Vietnam. Now it is time for Ron to rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go with you.
Condolences to the Shomion family on Ron’s passing. Treasure many memories from our shared Gregory Gorilla days. Matpy the Lord be with you all.