Ronald Arthur Kortum

Ronald Arthur Kortum aged 85, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Black Eagle, Montana. Ronald was born on January 10, 1938, in Denver, Colorado to parents Walter “Bud” and Edith Marie Kortum. He was a ranch hand and fencer for many years. He enjoyed hunting, World War II books and movies, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann Kortum of Black Eagle, Montana; daughter Kim Marie Kortum (Todd) Shigley; son, Darius Lee Kortum; sisters, Jeanette Abel, Helen Stevens, Debra (Dave) Louvar; sister-in-law, Betty Kortum; brothers, Dennis (Ande) Kortum, Tim (Sharilyn) Kortum; grandson, Caleb (Nichole) Shigley; and brother-in-law, Art Kincheloe. He was preceded in death by Walter “Holly” Kortum, Yvonne Kincheloe, Roger Kortum; and parents, Walter “Bud” Kortum and Edith Marie Kortum; and sister-in-law, Debi (Roger) Kortum.