Ronald George Kiosse, age 64, of Terry, passed away on April 4, 2014 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was called the poster child for glioblastoma multiforme because he survived it for such a long time.
Ron was born on September 2, 1949 in Miles City to William & Shirley (Hom) Kiosse and was the oldest of five siblings. His childhood was spent on the family ranch. Ron attended the first grade in Miles City and attended the rest of his grade school at country school that was a short walk for him daily. He graduated from Powder River High School in Broadus in 1967 and then went on to Miles Community College. Ron married Cyndy Young in 1969; to this union they had a daughter Amber in 1972 and a son Jade in 1975. He worked for the Miles City Fire Department, laid carpet with Russ Martin, delivered Coca Cola and also played in a band. Ron married the love of his life Cindy Kuchynka in 1980. Ron & Cindy moved to Townsend shortly after they got married where Ron was a manager of the Cenex for several years until his job moved them to Terry. They were blessed with their daughter Ashley in 1987. In their 33 years of marriage, Ron and Cindy did everything together. One of their most memorable times was one of their trips to Duke University when they stopped in Washington D.C. to do some sight-seeing with their very good friends Larry & Cindy Bond. Cindy lovingly nursed Ron’s health issues during his entire illness. Ron was a wonderful salesman. He worked for Mac’s Frontierland for several years. He worked as a manager of John Deere in Miles City for a short time as well. He was also a correctional officer for the Pine Hills Juvenile Center until he had to retire. He also operated his own auction business for years. Ron was in the National Guard. He was Prairie County Sportsman Club President, Chamber President, was a member of the Eagles and NRA. Ron was a Terry councilman for 16 years, and up until his death, the Mayor of Terry for nearly five years. Ron was an avid sportsman. He loved to go hunting and fishing. Watching football was his favorite past time. He was accepted into a clinical trial as a patient of Duke University because of his illness. Ron loved going to Duke because they called him a “famous man” and treated him like royalty because he was the Mayor of Terry. He and Cindy also sat courtside at a Duke Blue Devils basketball game. He was given a ball cap signed by Coach K. which he wore with pride. Ron was a proud grandfather of two grandsons, Connor and Brady, who he taught how to shoot. Over the years he enjoyed making several memorable trips to see his children. He took trips to see Amber & Jade in Washington and Oregon and traveled to see Ashley in Bozeman (where they went to many Bobcat football games) and Arizona. With his family he enjoyed going on a Disney Cruise, to Disney Land, several Trailblazers NBA games, Seahawks games, and most recently to see his two favorite NFL teams play each other, the Vikings at Seahawks. He also texted his kids and grandkids every Friday to inquire about their weekend plans.
Ron is survived by his wife Cindy of Terry, daughter Amber (Patrick) Gagnon and their children Connor & Brady of Ridgefield, WA; son Jade of Astoria, OR; daughter Ashley of Phoenix, AZ; his mother Shirley Ottoy of Miles City; a brother Doug (Paula) of Miles City; his sisters: Chris (Dennis) Young of Miles City, Shari (Brad) Poulos of Fort Worth, TX and Lora (Kevin) Fuqua of Muleshoe, TX; his mother and father-in-law Hank & Shirley Kuchynka; his brothers-in-law: Larry (Rhea) Kuchynka and Gary (Jeanne) Kuchynka; his sisters-in-law: Sandra (Jim Cook) Pearcy, Kathy (Scott) Pering; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father William and his grandparents.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will be held in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family to help defray health expenses or to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 9, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral
300 Spring Street
Terry , MT 59349
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Thursday April 10, 2014
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 9, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral
300 Spring Street
Terry , MT 59349
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Thursday April 10, 2014
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Ced and Peg Boese says
Cindy and family…we are so very sorry for your loss…We still remember the time you visited when our kids were babies…such good memories!! We will be upholding you in prayer…now and in the days ahead…
Our love,
Ced and Peg
Sherry Stanhope says
I’m thing of you all in your time of sorrow and you are all in my Prayers! Sad that I can’t make the service because I’ll be out of town for work, but you are in my heart and thoughts! Relish your memories of this great man Ron, he really loved his family! Hope your find peace in your hearts and know he’s in a better place where there’s no suffering! ♥ Sherry Stanhope
Lon and Vicki Reukauf says
Cindy, Ashley and Family- We are keeping you all close in our prayers as we all mourn with you the loss of your husband and father. Ron loved you all beyond measure, and he was so blessed to have lived surrounded by you who loved him.
Teresa Geib Bacon says
Dear Family, I haven’t seen Ron since HS, but kept up thru Chris or Caring Bridge which I so thankful for the updates. You are all in my prayers.
John 14:1-2
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted
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McDowell Family says
To all of Ron’s family, so sorry for your loss. Bev & Dave
Gwen Wickham says
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing! He always had a story for me, I think some of them were a little long winded. I enjoyed the auctions and how much fun he would rib me about something I just had to buy…….Thinking and prayers to you all. Ron will be missed!
Norm & Vonnie says
Cindy & Ashley,
With our sympathy, thoughts & prayers. May you be comforted in the days to come. Love Norman & Vonnie
Dennis Haughian says
I am sad at Ron’s passing — he was always courteous to me and I admired his energy.
My best thoughts to Cindy and Ashley.
If I can be of assistance in any way please call on me.
Regards
Dennis
Bonnie Russiff Schott says
To all of Ron’s family – I am sorry to hear this. You’re in my thoughts & prayers and my sympathies to you all – may memories be a comfort to you…
Hope Huft Family says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of Ron. Beau, Hope, Tylee and Oaklee Huft
Laura Lee Ullrich says
To all of the Kiosse family. I am so saddened at the news of Ron’s passing. He really was a great guy ! Having known him since I was a little girl, I always looked up to him. Through country school and 4-H and then later high school, he was always so friendly and kind. He will be remembered by many and missed so much. My prayers for all of you as you struggle through these tough days. May God’s love envelope you and give you peace. Laura Lee and Vic Ullrich
Linda Merchant says
so sad to hear of Ron’s passing.I have known him from country school track meets and HS.all the Kiosse family prayers to u at this time of sorrow.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Cindy, Ashley, & Family
So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We have many memories of Ron as the girls went through school together. He was a wonderful man. Cherish the memories. God Bless.
Amy Ronning says
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Ron. I enjoyed getting to know him the years we worked together at Macs. What a great man! Prayers to his family during this sad time. He will be greatly missed.
v. thompson says
My sincere condolences to the Kiosse family. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in God’s promise to soon “swallow up death forever” and “wipe away the tears from all faces ” (Isaiah 25;8) While grief at the loss of Ron is great, joy at welcoming him back in the resurrection will be greater. (Mark 5;42) With deepest sympathy,
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Our thought and prayers are with Ron, his family and many friends.
Ron is wonderful friendly person and it sadden us to hear of his passing.
Ron will be missed greatly be all. Cherish memories and love of Ron will always be this you.
Big (((Hugs)).
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Ed and Becky Gergen says
We were sad and sorry to hear that Ron passed. He was such a friendly and know you wherever person. Ed and I still talk about meeting you and Ron at the Billings airport and sitting in the cafeteria and having a bite to eat and visiting before the four of us headed to Phoenix on the airplane–we really enjoyed the two of you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Bovee says
To the whole Kiosse family, I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a kind gentle soul, and a hard worker. He will be missed by all.
Al and Glady Turnquist says
Hope it helps to know that God is holding your loved one in his arms and holding you in his heart. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ron was a wonderful man.
Mary Rose Bovee says
Ron sold me my first Ford Taurus. He made sure that I knew that the back seat folded down , so the trunk was big enough to buy lots of stuff at his auctions !!! Always had time to talk to me at the auctions, always a smile. He will be missed. RIP Ron.
Audrey and Greg says
We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing he was a wonderful person yous are in our thoughts and prayers
Lewis & Marla says
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing is was an awsome classmate. Prayers for comfort to all of you
Eileen Nessan says
Cindy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. It was always a pleasure to run into Ron. He always had such a warm greeting and special words even when he wasn’t feeling good. Your family will have wonderful memories and will always cherish what Ron taught you.
Keith & Barb Hoover says
It was our pleasure to know Ron for so many years. His absence will be greatly missed. Its not good-bye, Its will see you again!
Dodie Paxson says
We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s untimely passing. Ron was such a wonderful gentleman to all he touched and he touched many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Cling to the wonderful memories to help you get through this trying time. Cindy, whenever anyone seen you together (which was always) one didn’t have to but see the two of you to see the bond of love you shared. He will be missed by all!
Dodie and Neal
Cindy, Kelly and Kelcy Conley says
Doug and Paula, Cindy and families- we are so sad to hear of Ron’s passing but are glad he’s no longer suffering. He was always so pleasant and friendly and was such a gentleman. We are praying for you at this difficult time.
Scott and Sue Jens says
Sue and I are so sorry to hear on Ron’s passing, he was always a good friend and I always enjoyed visiting with him, I never realized all he had done in his life until I read the obituary. He truly an amazing young man, we will all miss him dearly. We will pray for all of you in this most difficult time .
Helen Johnsen Holtz says
I am sorry to her of Ron’s passing. It doesn’t help much now, but he is enjoying life to the fullest again, while your lives have a big hole in the middle. God will take care of you. Rest knowing he lived his life to the fullest.
Tammy Holmes says
Ron was an amazing man. He had a contagious smile and an awesome personality. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will forever be missed.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Kiosse Family,
We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a wonderful man. He fought the good fight – and is an inspiration to us all! He was a true gentleman. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jeri Dalbec says
So sorry, Cyndy and family. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. I have so enjoyed knowing you and Ron over the years and always in a fun situation. Loved his auctions. You are such wonderful people. God Bless.
Chris and Diana Elwood says
We are so sad to hear of Ron’s passing, it sounds like he had a lot of fun and good times a long with all the bad of his illness. He was always the big kid at Cross S school. May God be with all his family at this time you will be in our prayers.
Jamie Hess says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this trying time. It is very hard to think of him not being around the Big town of Terry with his smile and wave. Let your memories serve you all well. God Bless
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Cindy,Ashley, and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Ron. We shared a lot of memories in our younger years and it was always a pleasure to connect with him and visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug and Diane
Merry and Armando says
Dear Cindy and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are praying for you at this difficult time.
Rebecca Kane and Joe Purkett says
Dearest Cindy, Amber, Jade, Ashley,
We know Ron’s leaving this earth and those he loved, is so hard on all of those loved ones who remain. This will be an adjustment~~to go on with your lives without him. There are many wonderful things to be grateful for though, and these will fill your heart and your minds and wrap you in comfort in the days and months ahead. You have wonderful memories of a good man, who had such a great smile and laugh. He had so many interests, and especially held his family very high on that list of interests that were dearest to him. Ron’s immediate family, extended family, and close friends supported him to the utmost over the past 3+ years, even if it could just be in thoughts and prayers at times. Cindy, I tell you again, how I admire your strength, courage, and constant presence throughout all of Ron’s illness, and you both continued to have fun times. Our love to you all, and many prayers and hugs. Becky and Joe Purkett
steve and buck from sebeka mn says
so sad to hear ron passed hunted up duck creek by townsend a couple times with him if we ever get out there again ill climb to the top and talk to him again
Arlen And Alice Miller says
Cindy And Family ,Our prayers are with you all through this difficult time . Always enjoyed our vist with Ron and his big smile always. Cherish the good Memories. God Bless !
Kathy Leischner says
So sad to hear of Ron’s passing. He will be greatly missed. Continuing to pray for you, Cindy and all your family for God’s comfort and peace.
Clyde and Kathy
Maureen Larson says
So very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories bring you comfort and ease your sadness. Ron was a wonderful, caring man and will be greatly missed.
Rob Shipley says
I am empty. He is in Heaven. Jesus is everything.
Phillip Huckins says
My sincere condolences to Ron’s family. We shared high school memories. Ron and I boarded with the Bostwick family in the early 1960’s. He was always a true friend. I had not seen him for a long time but in reading about his life realize that he was as courageous and genuine throughout his life as he was when we were in school together. God Bless Ron and all of his loved ones. Cherish the memories, as I will.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Cindy and Family,
We are very saddened to read that Ron passed away. He was truly such an inspiration and a courageous man in the face of so many obstacles. Cindy~you deserve much admiration for being such an attentive, loving, caregiver—always at Ron’s side and never faltering. It took amazing strength for you, Cindy, to keep Ron going and fighting the fight. May the Holy Spirit, the Divine Comforter, bring you all peace, sustenance, and consolation during the coming days. We are sending heartfelt condolences and many prayers your way. Kim and Dan Stanton
Glen and Vicki Young says
We re so sorry for your family, but we read in the Bible, that Ron, and millions and billions of people will be resurected into a wonderful, perfect world that Jehovah God and Jesus, will bring to our earth in the near future, so we look forward to see him again, and he will come back with a perfect body and mind. Ron was a very nice friend and many will miss him. Sincerely, to all . Hope you all are comforted from the Bibles words. These are Vickis thoughts, Glen sends his love to everyone.
Don and Babe Pisk says
Dear Cindy and family, Don and I are so very sorry for your loss of Ron. We go way back in years of knowing him and his family. Ron was a very special guy and always so friendly.Cindy you have always been a very good friend and we will always be thinking of you. If we can ever do anything for you you know our number. Your friends Don and Babe
Troy Ferris says
Dear Cindy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We feel the loss as well as Ron was always such a joy to visit with. We will think about him at Cats football games and anytime we see a Duke game. Ron was an encouragement to me in his fight because he faced if head on and gave it his all to beat it. Our prayers are with you. Troy and Dolly.
Deb Bartholomew says
Cindy, Ashley and All the Families;
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you during this time. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. Ron will always be a Treasure in your hearts and he will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cyndy (Young) & Marc Schimke says
Cindy and family: It is with a heavy heart that I give you my deepest condolences. It is hard to believe that he is gone but I know we are all glad that he is at peace. I am sorry that we are in the middle of our move to Arizona and cannot attend the service but please know we are thinking of you. 🙂
Drew Tonn says
My sincere condolences to Ron’s family. I always enjoyed his big smile and personality through my younger years of hunting and occasionally drive through the ranch with my father and I. He was a great guy, and I’m sure you have many happy memories to reflect on. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Drew
Pinky & Ella Mae Pelletier says
We are so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing.
Ray and Sandy Smith says
Our condolences to Ron’s family. We always enjoyed visiting with Ron, he was always so friendly and happy to see you. We will miss him.
Jerry & Sue Backlund says
We were so sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was such a wonderful guy! He leaves behind a wonderful family who have many treasured memories. May those memories ease the pain you are going through now. God bless you.
Rick & Dee Abbott says
Dear Kiosse family:
We were saddened to learn of Ron’s passing. We greatly enjoyed visiting with Ron and will miss him! You have our prayers for God’s comfort and blessings for each of you.
Linda (Cole) Bianco says
Dear Chris, Cindy and family; I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. He was a wonderful guy. Even though I lost track after leaving our class of ’67. he was a very important part of our growing up. I wish you all God’s Peace and comfort. God bless you al.
Mike Mangen says
So sorry for your loss, always remember Ron from service in the National Guard.