Ron LaClair has passed on to the happy hunting grounds

[McDave]

I never met Ron in person, but spoke to him several times on the phone about his bows.  Even on the phone, he made you feel like he was your favorite uncle.  God speed, Ron!

[varmint101]

Man that’s tough to hear. He was legendary and such a nice guy. Always took the time when I had a question or just wanted to talk. He is with Redbird again like he’s supposed to be. RIP Ron!

[dnovo]

I didn't really know him, but did have the opportunity to talk with him several times at Compton years ago.  He was one of the great ones and will be sorely missed. A truly great man.
R.I.P. Ron

[kleine]

So sad to hear! Prayers!

[Rando]

So very sad to hear... So very grateful for everything he shared with us! What a wonderful life he lived...
Blessings Ron, rest in peace.
Randy

[smokin joe]

It is so sad to hear about this. Sincere condolences to his family. He was, indeed, larger than life.
"Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest"

[Keefer]

Prayers for Ron’s family and my condolences as well.

[LookMomNoSights]

I am thankful to have lived during the time of Mr. Ron LaClair.  I am thankful for all that I’ve been able to learn, read of and simply observe,  even though I had never met the man in person.  I saw him at ETAR many years back now..... I wanted to say hello,  but did not as he was in conversation with several others at that moment and I didn’t want to interrupt.  I remember telling a girl I was with at the time that went to event with me “that’s a legend sitting over there”. Fairly certain she had no clue what I was talking about. Turns out we didn’t quite mesh together very well and that courtship was brief.  I believe at that ETAR,  he let someone take one his personal Shrew bows to shoot the course and he ended up letting that gentleman purchase that bow afterwards because the guy liked the bow so much..... believe I read about that right here,  posted soon after the event was over.  An extraordinary man who will be missed by so many.  And now,  he is in great company on the big hunt.  Thank You for everything Mr. LaClair.   My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends.

[JohnV]

Sad news.  When I lived in Michigan in the mid-1980’s, Ron was a fixture at many of the shoots that I attended.  He nearly always finished first or second.  Best shooting form I have ever seen.

[Jim Brennen]

So sorry to hear this, I have met and talked with Ron a couple times at ETAR, so happy that I did and that I have a shrew bow and a couple of his knives. Rest In Peace Ron.

[Archie]

I did not know Ron, although I saw him a few times at Kalamazoo/Compton over the course of a few years.  But I always enjoyed his contributions here on Tradgang. 

[Steve O]

RIP my friend.

Had a lot of fun over the years with my Super Shrews and nothing was more enjoyable than stopping by with an apple pie or some stone sheep steaks and visiting with Ron and Nancy.

Icon and legend in my book.

[Friend]

Thank you, Ron, for the many wonderful loves that you have so generously shared throughout your lifetime.

May God be with you!!!!!!!!!!

[Steve O]

Ron reminded me and I’m sure many others of their grandfather. I know this trinket brought a twinkle to my grandfather and mentor’s eyes in his waning years; bringing back memories of the depression and all the glory days and adventures after.

Dang it. I’m going to pour myself a Basil Hayden and toast the old kodger.

[Steelhead]

A sad day indeed.

I shared a campfire with him and his wife Rosebud at Compton.He was good company and a good storyteller.

He lived life how he wanted and had many extrordinary experiences in the great outdoors that he treasured and loved.He did things the hard way and the old school way to get the most out of life.

The Wilderness of the U.P of Michigan will be lonely without his presence it seems to me.Like a piece is missing.

Rest in peace.The Holy Spirit was with you here and beyond Ron LaClair
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[Killdeer]

No!

Oh, damn. The moment I am someplace where I will not alarm my neighbors, I will howl a long and loud howl. He, on the other hand, is one with his God, and a red bird is happy to have him back.

I will miss him greatly, he always had kind words for me.
Killdeer

[Sam McMichael]

Prayers are offered for his family and friends. Ron was truly a legend in our sport, and he will be sorely missed. He is home now and reunited with his beloved Red Bird. RIP.

[Kirkll]

Ron was an inspiration to me as a bowyer.  He will be sorely missed...   Kirk

[Ray Lyon]

No!

Oh, damn. The moment I am someplace where I will not alarm my neighbors, I will howl a long and loud howl. He, on the other hand, is one with his God, and a red bird is happy to have him back.

I will miss him greatly, he always had kind words for me.
Killdeer

Killy,
On several occasions Ron and I talked privately and you were always a Tradgang favorite of his.  He loved your spunky feistiness (and that you appreciate bourbon and cigar’s!!). 

[Cyclic-Rivers]

RIP ron. I find comfort you are sharing the eternal campfire with Red Bird.  Prayers for family and loved ones.