Ronald J. Niergarth
GLADSTONE — Ronald J. Niergarth, of Gladstone, passed peacefully on April 22, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1950 to J.E. and Barbara Niergarth. He grew up on the family farm in Evart and graduated from Evart High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, softball and hunting.
He lived his life his way, a simple practical life. He worked for/by himself in farming and construction. He was a man of few words and a sharp thinker.
He moved to the Gladstone area, where he found friends and solitude. Ron made new friends with fellow hunters Mike and Julie Elliott, and Bill and Kathy Elliott and their families. Many good times were shared at the camp.
Ron continued his love for hunting in the U.P. He also enjoyed numerous hunting trips to Colorado, Montana, Alaska, and Newfoundland in pursuit of big game. Ron’s parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Handy (David), his brothers, Bradley Niergarth, and Ray Niergarth (Nancy), and his nieces and nephews, Kelly Niergarth, Tracy Niyo, Kyle Handy, Todd Handy, Brent Handy, Emily Shaw, Megan Niergarth.
Ron has chosen to be cremated. A memorial gathering will be held at the Osceola County Fairgrounds Community Center at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Evart Public Library. Reynoolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. Please visit www.Reynoldsjonkhoff.com to share your cherished memories of Ron with his family.