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John Reicher
FROMBERG - John Reicher, 74, former Fromberg resident, died at the Beartooth Manor in Columbus, on Feb. 2, 2000, after a long illness.
Johnnie was born in Westmore, Mont., a son of John and Golda Reicher on June 12, 1925. He moved with his family to the Clark's Fork Valley in 1938. He attended Fromberg School and joined the Army during WWII.
Upon returning to the Fromberg area, he continued ranching on the family farm. After he retired, he lived in Joliet and Bridger.
John is survived by two brothers, Joseph and Alfred of Fromberg; three sisters, Betty Lahey of Sacramento, Calif., Helen Helms of Cody, Wyo., and Marjorie Deitsch of Ryegate; many nieces and nephews and his special friends, Frank and Sandra Ostwald.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles Reicher of Colorado.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 7, at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel.
Homer M. Rustebakke
MT. SHASTA, Calif. - Dr. Homer M. Rustebakke, 82, Scobey, Mont., native, died Jan. 21, 2000, at his home in Mt. Shasta.
He was born June 7, 1917, at the farm home of his parents, Martin and Annie Rustebakke, in the Four Buttes area. He moved with his family to Thief River Falls, Minn., in 1920, returning in 1929. He graduated from Scobey High School in 1935.
After a short time in the CCC, he attended Polytechnic College in Oakland, receiving his B.S. degree in electrical engineering. He later obtained his masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his doctorate in 1969 from the Illinois Institute of Technology, all degrees in electrical engineering.
From 1941 to 1947, he was employed by Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. at Lima, Ohio. From 1947 until 1954, he was a professor in the Electrical Engineering Department of the University of Washington. He then returned to Westinghouse, working for that company in Pittsburgh from 1954 to 1957. From 1957 until 1982, he was employed by General Electric at Schenectady, N.Y.
He became dean of the General Electric Power Systems Engineering Course at General Electric in 1964 and held that position until his retirement in 1982. He then accepted a short-term position as a professor at the West Virginia Polytechnic Institute and afterwards taught in Taiwan.
He was editor of a book, "Electric Utility Systems and Practices," which is now in its fourth edition, and was a lifetime member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
After his retirement he traveled extensively throughout the world before settling in Mt. Shasta.
He is survived by one brother, Alvin, of Scobey; a sister, Annette Shipstead Johnson of Colville, Wash.; several nieces and nephews, and numerous friends throughout the world.
Lowell Vernon Silvernail, Sr.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Lowell Vernon Silvernail, Sr., died at home in San Diego on Jan. 15, 2000. He was born in Taylor, N.D., the second son of the late Harland and Helen Silvernail. Lowell was raised in Billings and was an enthusiastic member of the Billings High School Class of 1935, but lived most of his life in San Diego. He made frequent visits to Billings.
Lowell served in the Montana National Guard, Headquarters Co. 163rd Inf.
He was a charter member of the Instrument Society of America in San Diego. An aerospace pioneer who maintained a life-long commitment to the industry, Lowell was instrumental in the development of the Ryan X13 Vertijet and made many other significant contributions during his long career, holding positions including that of nuclear quality control senior engineer at General Dynamics in Groton, Conn.
Lowell enjoyed walking through the Aerospace Museum and recalling his part in the development of the many aircraft he had worked on. He was called out of retirement in 1982 by Pratt Whitney to work on the Martin Marietta Missile Program.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; brother, Charles; daughters, Joanne Nivison Mur and Rosamond Burger; son, Lowell and grandsons, Michael Nivison, Lowell Silvernail III, Seth Silvernail and Luke Burger.
Private cremation was held. His family will hold a memorial in the summer on the banks of the Yellowstone River in his beloved home state of Montana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Labre Indian School.
Wilho E. Timonen
RED LODGE - Wilho F. Timonen, 94, of Red Lodge, died Thursday evening, Feb. 3, 2000, in Cedar Wood Villa.
He was born on Sept. 15, 1905, in Red Lodge, a son of Isaac and Maria (Jalokoski) Timonen. In 1924, he graduated from Carbon County High School where he played basketball. Wilho worked in Longview, Wash., before moving to the Los Angeles area, where he worked various jobs until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in March of 1942. He served with the 640th Tank Destroyer Battalion in Luzon in the Phillipines.
After his discharge in 1945, Wilho began his 24-year career with the U.S. Postal Service in Culver City, Calif. In 1984, he returned to Red Lodge.
Wilho always kept busy, and he enjoyed walking and visiting with friends. He was a 50-year member of Branch #24 of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Survivors include four sisters, Sigrid S. Timonen of Red Lodge, Mae Lillian (Steve M.) Karina of Harwood Heights, Ill., Lila Mildred (Clarence L.) Tucker of Midland, Texas, and Clara T. Jarvi of Red Lodge; one brother, Heimo H. Timonen of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; one sister-in-law, Ollie Pederson Timonen of Billings; three nieces, Verna Ahola (Ward) Herbert of Red Lodge, April Tucker (Curtis) Grabowski of Arlington, Texas, and Holly Marie Tucker of Crowley, Texas; four nephews, Stephen J. Karina of Annandale, Va., Dennis N. (Debra) Karina of Crystal Lake, Ill., Dr. Robert M. (Patricia) Timonen of Edmonds, Wash., and Wayne B. Timonen of Coeur d'Alene; six grandnieces and three grandnephews, and many other loved relatives.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Waino "Kitty", John "Bunny", Walter and Oliver Timonen and one sister, Tyyne Ahola Paavola.
Memorial services will be held during the summer of 2000, and will be announced when scheduled. Cremation has taken place, with the Olcott Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
James 'Mike' Turley
MUSSELSHELL - James "Mike" Turley was born the fourth son of Gerald Emmet and Regina Stovall Turley on Nov. 24, 1935, in Billings. Mike passed away Feb. 3, 2000, from complications stemming from cancer at the family ranch south of Musselshell.
From Musselshell, he tackled the world with a friendly heart, along with a little sport and mischief, working with his family and brother, Gerald until Gerald's untimely death in 1981. Mike attended grade school at the Mountain Home School near the family ranch until eighth grade and then attended school in Roundup. He met his life-long mate, Maxine Polsak, in Roundup and they were married
Sept. 27, 1958. Mike and Maxine raised six children on the family ranch.
Mike was an athletic young man and boxed Golden Gloves, as did the rest of his brothers. He boxed as a bantamweight and featherweight and won several district and state trophies. He also assisted with coaching boxing at the Roundup Boxing Club and maintained a life-long interest in boxing.
Mike loved to fish and hunt, especially big game, and was an excellent marksman. He often went hunting with limited ammunition after having quoted his own father "that it only takes one shell".
While growing up, he enjoyed racing horses and ponies at the ranch and won several races at the Musselshell Valley fairgrounds.
His heart was always in operating farm machinery, especially harvesting grain and also operating heavy equipment. Mike was always willing to assist his neighbors and was probably instrumental in putting out as many forest fires as any man in Musselshell County.
Mike enjoyed not only his own kids, but everyone's kids. He enjoyed the many years that he drove the Musselshell bus route and activity bus for Roundup High School, long after his own children were grown.
Mike was a trooper in that he always made every attempt to avoid a conflict, but resigned himself to take on a battle when left no other choice. He was a come-from-behind fighter and won many battles he was expected to lose. The cancer was one battle he fought long and hard, although it finally got the best of him. Dad instilled the great values of family, friends and community into everybody that he knew. He strived to see that his children obtained a good education. He was very civic minded, serving as a school board member for Musselshell School District for many years and assisted with community gatherings at the Musselshell School. He was a devoted Catholic and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus. His hearty laugh and joy of life will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Patrick in 1961 and Gerald O'Neill in 1981.
Mike is survived by his wife, Maxine; sons, Michael of Bozeman, Greg (Kathy) of Musselshell, Thomas of Bozeman and Brian (Cindy) of Huntley; daughters, Denise (Chuck) Gilfeather of Shepherd and Diane (Guy) Moran of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Daniel, Nicole and Tyler Gilfeather, Jessica and Justin Moran, and Rebecca Turley; brothers, Edward (Katie) of British Columbia, Turla (Delia) of Roundup, Francis (Joanne) of Malaysia, Curgus of Roundup; sister, Adele (Bill) Giles of Houston, Texas; uncle, Jesse (Joan) Stovall of West Yellowstone; aunt, Alberta Dowdy of Barstow, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews and his good buddy, Wink Charlton of Roundup.
Memorials may be made to the Musselshell School.
Visitation will be on Sunday, Feb. 6, from 5-9 p.m. at the Wier Funeral Chapel. Mass of the Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 7, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Musselshell cemetery. Wier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edward William Walter
CASPER, Wyo. - Funeral services for Edward William Walter, 75, were conducted Thursday, Feb. 3, at Mount Hope Lutheran Church with the Rev. John Hill officiating. Interment was in Oregon Trail Veterans cemetery with military rites accorded by the United Veterans Council of Natrona County.
He died Jan. 29, 2000, at his home in Casper.
He was born June 9, 1924, in Billings where he attended school and worked on the family dairy farm.
He served in the U.S. Army with the rank of private first class from 1945 to 1950 and received an honorable discharge.
After his discharge, he moved to Sheridan, where he married
Nancy Lee Elliot in 1955. She preceded him in death in 1961.
In 1961, he moved to Casper and married
Linda Lee Welch on Sept. 21, 1971.
He was a highly skilled journeyman carpenter and concrete contractor for more than 35 years and took pride in the quality of his work.
He retired in 1993 and left his business to his son.
He loved spending time at the ballpark watching his kids play. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids and great grandkids and was loving, giving and caring. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and watching sports.
Survivors include his wife; four sons, Rick Walter and Joe Holdren of Casper, Tom Holdren of Salt Lake City and Walter Holdren, Jr., of Helena, Mont.; four daughters, Debbie Carabajal and Valerie Munkres of Casper, Cindy Lobdell of Pavillion, Wyo., and Christine of Great Falls, Mont.; four brothers, Art Walter of Billings, Mont., Bob Walter of Anchorage, Alaska, Dick Walter of Shepherd, Mont., and Kenny Walter of Clark, Wyo.; four sisters, Alvina Lackman and Dorothy Popelka of Billings, Shirley Rodgers of Laurel, Mont., and Beverly Ray of Puyallup, Wash.; 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.
Memorials may be sent to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, Casper, 82601 or Mount Hope Lutheran Church, 2300 Hickory, Casper, 82604 or may be sent to Bustard's Funeral Home and Crematory, 600 CY Ave., Casper, 82602, which is in charge of arrangements.
Harold C. Weitz
Harold C. Weitz, 86, of Billings, long time resident of Butte, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at the Aspen Meadows Health Care Center in Billings.
He was born April 13, 1913, in Milwaukee to George and Ruth Weitz. He graduated from Butte High School and received a degree in education from Western Montana College. Harold served in both World War II and the Korean War.
He met his wife, Frieda, in college. They were married
Dec. 29, 1943, in Plentywood. The couple made their home in Butte. Frieda died in 1985.
Harold was a dedicated teacher who taught school for over 35 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Pam Weitz of Helena, Patty O'Brien (Leo) of Billings and Shellie Weitz Hovda (Craig) of Bigfork; two granddaughters, Lynsey and Karian O'Brien; one grandson, Kevin O'Brien and one brother, Jim Weitz of Sidney.
Harold's life centered around his family. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Church in Butte.
We love you Dad and Grandpa. You will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107 or the Butte Senior Citizens' Center.
Marvin R. Fjelstad
Marvin R. Fjelstad, 82, of Billings, passed away at his home Feb. 2, 2000, of cancer.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Cremation or Funeral Gallery, 8th St. W. and St. Johns. Inurn-ment will be later in the Rawson Ceme-tery, Rawson, N.D.
He was born March 22, 1917, in Rawson, the son of Martin Nicolai Fjelstad and Gunda Marie Rud Fjelstad. He married
Vera Gundberg on June 1, 1940, in Miles City, Mont. They lived in Alexander, N.D., and Williston, N.D., before moving to Billings in 1955. Marvin farmed in North Dakota and later became a carpenter in the construction trades. He loved golfing, fishing, playing cards and telling a good joke.
Survivors include his wife, Vera; two sons, Ron of Billings and Jerry (Gloria) of Laurel; a daughter, Judy (Mike) Spillane of Lakeville, Minn.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Peggy, Margaret, Arlene, Jeanne, Donna, Marilyn and Roberta; three brothers, Donald, Aveard and Dennis.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or to the Scottish-Rite Transportation Van.
Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Percy B. Kirk
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Percy B. Kirk died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in Sheridan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7, at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in the Elks cemetery. A reception will be held at the First Presbyterian Church following interment. Kane Funeral Home is in charge. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital or the donor's choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Walter B. Moore
DEAVER, Wyo. - Walter B. Moore, 67, died Jan. 30, 2000, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo., of complications from heart surgery.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the church in Deaver. Allnutt funeral Service of Greeley, Colo. is in charge.
Clotilda 'Tillie' Nagel Serich
Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000.
Mom was born on Sept. 16, 1926, in Shields, N.D., to Michael and Julianne (Schre-iner) Nagel.
She moved to Billings in her early 20s and had several jobs working as a waitress until she went to work for School District 2. She retired in 1989. She was an active member of Little Flower Church.
Mom's love will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Brenda Nagel and her pride and joy grandsons, Travis and Randy. She is also survived by her "adopted" family the Johnstones. She will be missed by her many friends, brothers, Johnny (Arlene) Nagel and Carl (Vera) Nagel and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mom has joined her parents, brother Emil and sisters, Sabina, Esther, Eva, Rose and Katie in Heaven.
Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Smith Downtown Chapel with cremation to follow. A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Little Flower Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033 Billings, MT 59107.
