Longtime Humboldt County fisherman Ron Sturm, who lived most his life in Fairhaven, passed away on August 13, 2024 in Eureka. Ron was a commerical fisherman and worked on many boats in the bay and up and down the West Coast. Ron was a crabber. Ron long-lined for black cod and dragged for bottom fish. Ron trolled for both salmon and tuna, and also fished for swordfish. Ron was a good addition on any deck and a great storyteller and a great friend. Ron was a US Marine veteran and was very talented. He knew how to sing and play his guitar.

He was preceded in death by his parents Sharril W. Sturm and Rosella Sturm and brothers Ross Sturm and Eddie Sturm, all from Fairhaven. Ron is survived by his daughters, Heather Sturm and Veronica Sturm; three sisters, Sharylin Roberts and husband Clarence and niece Eva Mills; sister Shelly Hernandez and her husband David; and Lori Genelly and husband Robert and nephew Ian; niece Amii Orton and nephew Andrew Benson; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Ron’s ashes will be spread by friends in the fishing grounds where he spent much of his life.

Rest in peace, brother.

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