Ronnie Joe Schaffer, 66, of Hammond, MT passed away in Spearfish, SD on Friday, August 18, 2017.
Ronnie was born November 18, 1950 in Miles City, MT to Billy Joe and Mary (Preston) Schaffer. He attended grade school at Hay Creek country school and graduated in 1968 from Powder River County High School. After high school, Ronnie attended Montana State University and Black Hills State College majoring in chemical engineering. On January 13, 1973 he married Nina Traub, and to this union three children were born, Ryan in November of 1973, Trista in September of 1975, and Alex in September of 1986.
In his younger days, he loved ropings and even won some all-arounds by adding broncs and bulls to the mix. Ronnie loved quarter horses and had been surrounded by them all his life. In later years, he used “Japanese quarter horses” for fencing and moving cattle but always enjoyed riding horses on the ranch. He ranched at Powderville from 1978 to 2012 and then went back to his family ranch in the Boyes/Hammond area. He collected boots, enjoyed hunting and fishing, birdwatching, and was avid in arrowhead, fossil and rock hunting.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Angelina Preston, and Carl and Canzetta Schaffer, and cousin Curtis Hall.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nina; parents Billy Joe and Mary Schaffer; sons Ryan (Jennifer), and Alex (Mykah); daughter Trista (Brad) Jones; sisters Connie (Jim) Capp, and Debrah (John) Capp; grandsons Keegan and Danner; and granddaughters Ryssa, Kylie, and Robin, cousins Dennis Schaffer, Eddy (Beverly) Schaffer, and Bobby (Lee) Traub, also Aunt Margaret and numerous cousins.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 22, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 23, 2017
Faith Bible Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 22, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday August 23, 2017
Faith Bible Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Karen Gaskill says
Nina, so very sorry for you and your family. Our condolences to all of you
Cindy Carter Burris says
Nina our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave and Cindy Carter Burris
carol schneidt says
Nina, My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Pam and Dave Nisley says
Dave and I are here for you guys…..we care so for all of you, and are praying ~ Our heartfelt sympathy to Mary and Bill, Nina, and the kids, grandkids and siblings~ He will be missed!
Vanna Byrd says
Hugs and prayers to the whole Schaffer family. So very sorry for your loss. Vanna Lancaster Byrd & Family
Gerald and Janet Himelspach says
Our sincere sympathy to you, Nina and family, and Bill and Mary. Hugs and prayers to all.
Jim and Ann Willson says
We are sorry to hear about Ronnie. We wintered cows for him and Bill at Solaris Feedlot at Kinsey & Miles City. It was always enjoyable to visit with them when they came with their Cattle. our sincerest sympathy to Ronnie’s family
Jim and Ann Willson
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED RONNIE–WAY TOO YOUNG TO BE LEAVING THIS WORLD FOR SURE. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. PRAYERS AND HUGS.
Jana Mueller says
Mary, Bill, Nina and all of the Schaffer family, my prayers and thoughts are with each of you as you deal with your grief in your loss of Ronnie , now and in the days and months ahead. Jerry and I enjoyed visiting with Ronnie over the years and certainly enjoyed all of your family. Hold on tight to each other and on God’s love to keep you strong.
Jana Mueller Huss
Jay River says
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Sickness has robbed us of our loved ones resulting in their death. May these scriptures bring you all comfort. Isaiah 33:24 promises ,”And no resident will say: “I am sick.” The people dwelling in the land will be pardoned for their error.” When Jesus was on earth he healed the sick and raised the dead. At John 11:25 “Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” What a wonderful hope we can look forward to and may God strengthened you in the days ahead.
JR
Linda Clements Hall says
Thinking about all of you Nina and family, Bill and Mary and family. My condolences to everyone.
Shawn & Wendy Richards and Family says
Thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Ted & Cathy Elgin says
Our thoughts and sincere sympathy are with you all.
Sandie Porterfield says
So sorry to hear this. Ronnie’s smile and laugh will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Tom & Cheryl Larsen says
So,so sorry to heard about Ronnie’s passing. What a wonderful guy, always a smile. Our Hearts and prayers go out to Nina and family. Bless you all.
Skin and Betty Collins says
Prayers and hugs Nina and family, Bill and Mary Schaffer and all the all the Schaffer families. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Roy and Shirley Henderson says
So devastating to hear of the passing of my best friend and best man at my wedding. The memories we had at Bozeman and working cattle at the ranch will forever be treasured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nina, Bill, Mary and all of the extended Schaffer family.