Some people just garner a reaction and Ron Biery was one of them.
Ron was born Jan. 3, 1949, in Rosebud County, Mont., and he was raised by his mother Gladys and stepfather Hugh; however, he also was raised by his brothers and sisters. He grew up in Rosebud and spent a lot of time on the farm with his brothers. He left Rosebud for the Marines after he graduated high school in 1968, and then came home from Vietnam decorated, including a Purple Heart, and was honorably discharged. He became an apprentice butcher in Hardin, Mont., in 1970 and wed Vicki Yerger in August 1970. Ron and Vicki had three kids, Shawn (named in honor of Hugh), and twins Ronda and Renae. They owned Camp Custer Service before purchasing Hardin Meat Market in 1976 and eventually owning a grocery store, Shawnalanâs. They moved to Bozeman in 1985, and after exploring several opportunities, Ron entered into auto sales and later expanding to include transport. He spent the last 35 years in business in the Gallat