Ronald Yellow Hammer Jr.

Ronald Joseph Yellow Hammer Jr., Wambdi Walandiya (High Eagle), 67, of Brockton died Sept. 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born Sept. 20, 1957, in Poplar, the son of Ronald Yellow Hammer and Carole Spotted Bird. He was raised by his grandmother, Nancy Two Shields of Cannonball, N.D., on the Standing Rock Reservation.

He went to school various places. He attended Mormon school in Idaho during the Mormon placement his seventh and eighth grade years. He then went back to Poplar High School his freshman year of school and went back to living with his grandma Nancy where he attended Solen High School in Solen, N.D. He graduated from Solen High School in 1975.

After he graduated high school, he enlisted in the Army in 1975, but was honorably discharged in 1976. He graduated from United Tribes Technical College with an AAS degree.

During his time attending Solen, he met Sandra Yellow Hammer and they married Oct. 14, 1977. From this union, came six children and niece that they raised since she was 6 months old as their own. They moved to Montana in the 1980s where they made their home and raised all seven of their children.

He was working with the Fort Peck Tribes Community Service Program as the elder meal delivery. He worked 12 years and 4 months for the Community Service Program He retired in 2023 for a year, but came back to work for the elder program again. He had previous jobs in his years of life. He worked at A& S Industries for over 10 years, the Fort Peck Youth Detention Center as a correctional officer, a cop and he was a firefighter with Sandra for many years.

He enjoyed powwows and listening to music. He had a variety of music which included old country, but what he listened to a lot was our drum beat powwow music. He enjoyed family time, cook outs and just visiting.

He loved to go to sporting events, especially when his grandchildren were involved. He was a fisherman and hunter in his younger years and would take his children our fishing and provide meat for the family when he would go hunting.

He was a devoted father. He was always there to offer guidance, love and a hearty laugh. He cherished family gatherings and his presence at holiday and celebrations brought warmth and joy to those around him.

He is survived by his six children, Jennifer Yellow Hammer, Elizabeth Yellow Hammer, Lauren Yellow Hammer, Wilma Yellow Hammer, Ronnie Yellow Hammer and Joseph Yellow Hammer Sr.; one niece they raised as their own, Avis Bigtrack; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Errol Yellow Hammer; and sister, and Tonda White Lance.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Yellow Hammer; and sister, Keva Spotted Bird.

A wake was held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Brockton Cultural Center. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Sept. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Brockton Cultural Center. Burial will be at the Yellow-Hammer Family Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.