Crockett Herring

Crockett Herring March 12, 1971-June 5, 2021 Crockett Herring, 50, of Veteran, WY, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his family’s ranch near Veteran. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at The Pavilion on the Goshen County Fairgrounds at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Scott Mathis officiating. A reception will follow in The Rendezvous Center. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that, instead of sending flowers, donations be made to First State Bank, 1410 East Valley Rd, Torrington, WY, in care of Crockett Herring. Memorial/scholarship decisions will be made at a later date. Crockett was born on March 12, 1971, to Pat and Marilyn Herring. He grew up on the family ranch where he learned the value of family, hard work, loyalty, and honesty. Crockett completed his entire K-12 education at Southeast Schools, graduating in 1989. He was a standout athlete, earning All-State honors in football (1988), basketball (1988, 1989), wrestling (1989), and track (1987, 1988, 1989). He also competed in high school rodeo, qualifying for the High School National Finals in calf roping during the summer of 1989. After high school, Crockett attended Chadron State College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary physical education, graduating in 1995. While at Chadron State he competed on the Eagles football team and qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo in team roping. Crockett’s professional career started in Dubois, WY, where he taught math, coached junior high basketball, and high school track. After leaving Dubois, he taught in Weeping Water, NE, but eventually ended up back home in Goshen County, teaching PE at Trail Elementary, coaching football and basketball at Southeast, and track at Torrington Middle School. He was a member of the coaching staff that led Southeast to state championships in football in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, and 2020. Crockett married the love of his life, Marnie Bolln, on May 22, 1999. They began their life together in Gillette, Wyoming, and moved to their forever home near Veteran in 2006. The couple was blessed with two beautiful children, Bodie, born September 30, 2002, and Brenna, born September 29, 2004. Those who knew Crockett will remember him most for his huge heart, firm handshake, and bigger than life persona. He was the type of man that put others before himself, always kept his word, and dearly loved his family and friends. Crockett was preceded in death by his grandparents Hubert (Laura May) Haas, Russell (Margarette) Herring; uncles Paul Herring, Bill Ward; Father-in-Law Butch Bolln. Crockett is survived by his wife Marnie Herring; children Bodie and Brenna Herring; parents Pat and Marilyn Herring; brother Boone (Melanie) Herring; nephews Cade and Cord Herring; uncles Cal (Vicki) Herring, Bill (Dana) Haas, George Haas, Kenny (Heather) Haas; aunts Carolyn Ward, Jackie (Kevin) Nickel, Sherri (Dan) Espland, and many cousins.

Crockett Herring

March 12, 1971 - June 5, 2021