Richard Martin Heronema
Nov 15, 1945 - Jul 28, 2019
Posted by Martha Reddout

Whinery Funeral Service
Sayre, OK
(permission granted)

He was born in Kansas and was the eldest of five siblings. Richard graduated from Andrews High School and Sul Ross State University, obtaining a Masters in Education. Using that education, he taught high school shop for 50 years. He used his life to impact hundreds of young men and women. One student said, “He turned metal/wood into projects, and boys into men.” He taught up to two months prior to his death. His students won numerous state competitions. Richard loved to fish, hunt, and Nascar. Above that, he loved his students and would be quick to show you pictures of their projects and efforts. He loved God and attended First Baptist Church in Reydon, Oklahoma. The love he had for his family was always evident. He spent time traveling to Red River and a couple of Nascar races. He also enjoyed cooking for people.

He is survived by his daughter, Angela Davis and husband, Rich; son, Chris Heronema and wife, Joana; daughter-in-law, Melissa Heronema and her son, Aiden; three grandchildren: Hayleigh Valdez and husband, Michael, Colter Sparks and wife, Hurston and Abigail Sparks; two great grandchildren Jacob and Aliyah Valdez; 2 sisters, Bernadine Gibson and husband, Richard and Kathleen Heronema; one brother, Allan Heronema and wife, Judy; one sister-in-law, Charlene Heronema and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Alvin and Anna Heronema; brother, Kenneth Heronema; daughter, Tammy Heronema; son, Justin Heronema.

Services will be held at the Community Building in Reydon, Oklahoma on Wednesday July 31st at 9:30 am with graveside to follow at White Rose Cemetery under the direction of Rose Chapel Funeral Service, Cheyenne.

In lieu of flowers, support your local School Shop Class or sponsor the youth program at your local church.

Visitation
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Rose Chapel Funeral Service (Cheyenne)
101 N. 6th Street
Cheyenne, Oklahoma 73628

Funeral Service
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 9:30 AM
Reydon Community Center
Reydon, OK

Burial following at White Rose Cemetery.

A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.
 

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