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Herd, Ronald Dean Age 80 Scribner, NE. Passed away July 28, 2014, at his home. Ron was born May 17, 1934, to Myrtle and Ralph Herd in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up on a family farm in St. Joseph. After high school he join the U.S. Army where he served his country proudly. After returning home in 1959 from the service he began driving semi-truck and continued until his retirement in 2000. Ron married Geraldine Hanson Riggle on December 29, 1978 in Rockport, MO. He helped her raise her five children as if they were his own. He was a member of the Local 554 Teamsters Union. In 1989 he and Geraldine moved to the rural Scribner area and enjoyed the country living. Ron enjoyed taking care of his farm animals as if they were all his pets. He spent many weekends fishing at Dead Timber Recreation Area with his family. One of his favorite pastimes was to play his guitar. Ron always had a dog by his side. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughters, Lora and husband Herb Stahl of Blair, Kris and husband Mark Hadden of Mead, Sandy and husband Jeff of Prague; son, Joe and wife Tara of Hooper; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Russell and his daughter JoAnn Robinson. The GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be at 11am Saturday, September 6th at Woodland Cemetery in North Bend. Military honors will be conducted by the local VFW. Memorials can be directed to the family for distribution. GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME 4425 S. 24th St 402-505-9260 www.goodshepherdfuneralhome.com

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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