Ronald Shomion

Funeral services for Ronald Shomion were held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at the Heartland Funeral Home. Burial was in the SD Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors. Heartland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ronald Arthur Shomion was born on April 27, 1945, 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, VA. 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 grandkids’ sporting events, and continued to cheer on the Gregory Gorillas.

Ronald Shomion, age 78, of Brandon, SD, formerly of Gregory, SD, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 5, 2024.

He is survived 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; brother Steve Shomion; and sister Susan Thorne.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents. Condolences may be sent to Ron Shomion Family % Heartland Funeral Home PO Box 451, Brandon, SD 57005.