Hanni, Ronald

Ronald W. Hanni passed away February 8, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

He was born on November 15, 1942, in Butte, Montana to Arne P. Hanni and Mary J. Gardetto-Hanni. Ron was raised with his two brothers in East Butte. He later attended Harrison Grade School and Butte High School. Ron then worked for BSB County before joining the Naval reserve.

Ron married Lois Aruila in October 1966 and later divorced. Ron also graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor's degree in accounting and went to work for Newland & Company. He worked there for 40 years until retirement.

Ron was a devoted Griz fan and could always be seen at the Washington Grizzly Stadium wearing his finest gear. Ron married Jackie Grenfell in 1981 and welcomed his stepdaughter Becky into the family. Son Ronnie Jr. was born later in 1981. Ron and Jackie operated Jacalyn's Restaurant in Butte and later divorced.

Ron was an avid golfer and was a member of the Butte Country Club for almost 50 years. He met Susie Richards in 2001 and welcomed four more stepdaughters to the family. Ron and Susie had a special group of golf buddies and trips to Arizona were always a special time.

The family holds onto special memories of hunting, fishing, and annual hunting camps with his dad and two brothers.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Arne & Mary, and by his brother Dave. Ron is survived by his partner Susie Richards, son Ronnie (Nicole) Hanni Jr., stepchildren Rebecca (Jason) Romine, Jessica Richards, Tracy (Mike) Mathon, Michele (Olin) Erickson, and Sara (Nate) Lester; grandchildren Nathan Hanni, Kalei Romine, Trevelyn Richards, Emily (Nathan) Schafer, Wesley Kendall-McGovern, Teason Vigil, Roan Erickson, Luce Erickson, Airi Erickson, Evan Erickson, Brynna (Ben) Doyle, Austin (Das) Doyle, Colin (Sarah) Richards-Doyle, Dallas Richards-Doyle, Hannah Lester, and Logan Lester; great-grandchild Grayson Schafer; brother Loren (Vicky) Hanni, and sister Cindy (Bill) Howald. Ron is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins; too many to name.

The family would like to thank Honeybee Hospice for their care and support during this difficult time, especially Krystan.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. on March 7, 2026, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church with a reception to follow. The family asks that attendees dress in their favorite college team apparel to honor Ron's memory. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Butte Food Bank or Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter.