On March 11, 2016 our devoted brother, Ronnie passed away in Salt Lake City, UT.
Ronnie was born on January 20, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington to Marjorie “Tootie” and Leslie “Dutch” Grainger. He attended school in Poplar and Stephan Catholic School in South Dakota.
He joined the National Guard and from there he activated to serve our country in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge in 1968, he came home and was employed at various jobs throughout his life, with working at IHS and A & S Rural Development being his most memorable.
Ronnie was well known for his avid bow hunting and trapping. He looked forward to his hunting trips with his hunting buddies. He also enjoyed participating in pool leagues with his pool partners, where he was known as being able to shoot pool with the best of them.
He is survived by his sisters Marquieta (Tom) Colgan, Margie (Jeff) Stump, and Marilee Buckles; brother Morris (Eileen) Buckles; sister-in-law Trivian Grainger; adopted brothers Tom (Pud) Brown, William “Babes” Prichard, Manny Melbourne, Donnie Buckles, Floyd Azure, and Maynard Black Dog; nieces Denise and Dawn Grainger, Ann (Duta) Perry, Samantha (Loren) Stump, Davi (John) Bighans, Dana (Ford) Ryan, Dani Ryan, Jacey Chapman, Marissa, Mandee, and Mallory Buckles and Charlee Headdress; nephews David, Daniel, and Adam Grainger, Chuck (Tiffany) and Cody (Aerial) Weinberger, Pat (Cherry) and Mike Colgan, Bill, Jim and Ceejay Black Dog and Cory Stump. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren he was proud of.
Preceding him in death were: his father Leslie “Dutch” Grainger; mother Marjorie “Tootie” Buckles; step father Dave “Shunks” Buckles; grandparents Charlie and Bonnie Renz; brothers Sandy and Buddy Grainger; Lynnie and Timmy Smith; sisters Bonnie “Chic” Weinberger and Mona Black Dog; uncle Sonny Renz; niece Amber Buckles; nephew Ryan Buckles; grandchildren Jay Grandchamp and Payton Weinberger.
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday March 18, 2016
Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 19, 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Friday March 18, 2016
Our lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Saturday March 19, 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
David E. Boyd Sr. & Chong Ae. says
Our prayers to the family of Ronald, farewell God’s speed.
We will be performing Military Rites at graveside.
David E. Boyd Sr.
Veterans Affairs
Franklin D. Chopper Post 61
Cissy Eagleman says
Condolences to the families and friends…and prayers of comfort for all.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Carmelita Eagle Boy along with Dreamis, Sending our sincerest condolences to the family of Ronnie Grainger. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Linda Lezard says
Prayers to Ronnies family, he was a good fren, Dave and Linda Lezard
Jim and Mary Nesbit says
Our Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Darlyn Grainger says
My thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Take care
BLOSSOM LONGEE says
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. RONNIE.
Lucy Redekopp says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family so sorry for your loss
bryce kirk and family.. says
My thoughts and prayers to Ron and his family.. Take care….
Tomi Rae MitchellPeterson says
My prayers and condolences for the family. He was an awesome person and will be greatly missed. I love you all and heaven has received a beautiful angel. RIP Ronnie. …give my mom a hug for me
Rubin ( Windy ) Ackerman says
R.I.P. Ronny. It was always a pleasure to shoot against you. Don’t hesitate to teach God’s angels how the games played. My prayers go out for your families comfort at this time.
Geoff Hagadone says
We will meet again someday RG!
jeanne and karl reinlasoder says
condolences to the family you are in our thoughts and prayers. may GOD comfort you and bless you.