On August 8, 1977, Waylon Todd Reno was born the first child of Joyce and Bill Reno. Waylon was born and raised in Miles City but he was by nature a country kid, loving the time he spent with his maternal grandparents, Jim and Bertha Roufley near Brusett, Montana.
Often, when he was outside, playing, he would encounter a water puddle and couldn’t help himself. He had to wade through it and if splashing was involved, all the better. Mom would chastise him but she knew full well he was just being a boy.
His elementary and secondary education was in the Miles City school district, eventually graduating from Miles Community College with an emphasis in mechanics but he preferred being outdoors more than schoolwork.
His first job, during his high school years, was at Friendship Villa where he enjoyed caring for the residents. He moved on to working for Blue Rock Distributing. The Bakken Oil field was in full swing and called him to join it. He operated a chemical van and other jobs for SanJel for a couple of years. He returned to Miles City and became a truck driver for Bill Eckart of Eckart Trucking, a job he truly loved and was his occupation until his untimely passing.
Waylon packed a lot of life into his short time here on earth. He loved to hunt and fish. His fall days were often filled with hunting deer, elk and prairie dogs with fishing filling any available time. He loved watching wrestling and football, with his very favorite Professional team being the Dallas Cowboys, a team he rarely missed when they were on tv.
During the time when the trucking was at a standstill, he enjoyed working with Jeremy Schell at his meat processing plant on Tongue River road. This also gave him more opportunities to hunt with Jeremy and other friends.
Waylon was well known for his happy go lucky attitude and ready wit and was always willing to help anyone with anything at any time. Hard work was his lifestyle, and he did it with a passion.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Bertha Roufley, and Clarence and Irene Reno, his father Bill and his step grandmother Bonnie Holmlund and numerous aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his children Tristan, Bailey and Riley, Mother Joyce and step father Ken, sister Joni Hauber (Mike) and their sons Trevor and Jax and numerous cousins and relatives and his greatly loved pet “my puppy Tessy” who he often visited at Joni’s house.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles City or a charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday July 6, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 7, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday July 6, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 7, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Cooper says
I have known Waylon since i was 15 and he was a good friend. We had fun times together with all of are friends. Steph and family my prayers go out to you guys.
Jan Dinardi says
My heart goes out to the family. I know this has to be a very difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Sending prayers to Waylon’s family.
Travis and Brittany says
This is hard to see rest easy man I will always remember are hunting trips when I was a child cuz you were old lol older then me but took me along I will miss are talks at the shop
The Reno family are in are thoughts and prayers
God bless the family
Dawn M Dannen says
I went to school with Waylon. Nice all round guy. My condolences to the family. Heaven gained another angel.
Leann Bankey says
My Condolences to the family.
Deb and Bob Hagemeister says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb & Bob
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Dennis and Meredith says
So extremely sorry for your loss. God be with you all. Hugs Joyce and Stephany and all your families
Nolan says
I’ve known Waylon for 20+ years. Going to miss our random movie quoting from Step Brothers, Talladega nights and Super Troopers. Always getting random text messages saying “ I might’ve just done something or guess what I did” Which always ended up referring to him buying another gun lol
Phone calls talking about fishing while we both try to convince mom(Joyce) That we need the Cabela’s card so we can go get ourselves a New fishing boat because the season is right around the corner lol
I consider Waylon like an older brother, but more importantly, he was my best friend. Love ya buddy !!
Shake n Bake my friend !!
Linda Hodgson says
Joyce and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Becca and Taylor says
Oh Waylon you will be missed dearly, I still can’t believe this is real! We were just going to take you up fishing this last weekend and Willow was so excited to see her uncle! We are still in aw 😢
Darla Kottwitz says
Dear family of Waylon, we are heart broken over your loss. May every memory bring you peace on where Waylon is, memories are a gift from God.
Love & Prayers, Barry & Darla Kottwitz
Jim Hazel Parker says
Our deepest sympathy to the Waylon families. Keeping Joyce Ken and all in our prayers.
Jodi Caldwell says
So very sad to hear this news. I have known Waylon for many years. From playing softball to being Doug’s roommate while in North Dakota working for Sanjel. Waylon was always the sweetest guy with the best attitude and personality. RIP my friend. You will be greatly missed. ❤️❤️
Roxie Davis says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. He always had a smile for me. Hugs and prayers for your family.
Doug Diane Ellingson says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Shawn and Wendy Richards says
Waylon was a dear friend and will be greatly missed. So very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends.
Bill and Glennda Wolf says
Joyce, Ken and all of Waylon’s family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss of Waylon. God provide comfort to each of you.
Bill and Glennda Wolf
Pam Rogge says
Joyce and family, prayers and condolences for all of you. Take comfort in special memories.
Jennie Hilderman says
I am so very sorry to hear of Waylon’s passing. He always took time to visit and was so very kind.
Diane & Mike says
Joyce and family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Waylon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dawn Beddes says
So sorry for your loss Waylon was such a fun loving guy to be around…fly high!!
Sheila Rickett says
So sorry to hear this. Joyce and Keo our thoughts and prayers are with you Ed And Sheila Rickett
Connie and Ron Watts says
There could never request another group touger than this to have to join.
Gina Wolff says
Joyce, Joni and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you .
Chris Schlepp says
Sorry to of this prayers to Joyce, Joni and family
TJ and Tana says
Joyce, Joni and family –
We are so sorry for your loss – Waylon was a good guy and gone too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam says
My deepest condolences on ghe loss of your son. Joyce- it just grabbed my heart when I was told. For more reasons than one. I pray for you, your entire family and friends. May God hold you while you enter this process. Please know you are in my ❤️.
Judy’s friend Pam
Kathy Marks says
Joyce, Ken, and family,
My heart aches for all of you, will be keeping you in thought and prayers.
Cindia Ellis says
So very sorry to hear of Waylon’s passing. My heart goes out to all of Waylon’s family and friends for the hole that he will leave in your lives. Prayers that God will hold and support you in the time ahead. As time goes on may your memories of Waylon remind you of the kind and gentle man that he was.
Gene and Gloria Spinler says
GLORIA AND EUGENE SPINLER SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO JOYCE, JONI, AND THE RENO CHILDREN. OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND PEACE ALWAYS.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
We’re so sorry about Waylon’s passing. I so enjoyed visiting with him. Our sympathy and prayers for all your family.
Liz Smith says
So sorry Joyce and Ken,,,, so very sorry. Hugs to you and yours.
Tom and lillian Ostendorf says
We are saddened to learn of Waylon’s passing. The family has our deepest condolences.
Tom and Lillian
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Joyce, Ken and families, Sending many prayers and condolences during this very difficult time.
Dave & Jean Wheeler says
Our deepest sympathies to the Waylon Reno’s family
Jolynn Herman says
Deepest condolences for Waylons family. Supper kind person , he loved his family so much. We had lots of laugh together bowling and some the best talks while cutting his hair . Hugs for you all.
Chris Gierke says
Joyce, Joni & family, I was so sad to hear about Waylon.
My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. Waylon will be deeply missed.. RIP Waylon! Hugs & prayers to the family.
Fred Anderson says
Joyce, Ken and family,
We are very sad to hear about Waylon’s passing. You are in our prayers.
Fred and Vicky Anderson
Ron and Connie Watts says
Joyce, we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.