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Dooley Pauley
Dooley T. Pauley, 80, of Glendive, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005.
Mr. Pauley was a longtime sportswriter for the Glendive Ranger-Review.
He was born on May 11, 1925, in Sheridan, Wyo., the son of Herman and Ione Pauley. He and Betty Hammer were united in marriage on April 13, 1946, in Hardin. Together they raised two sons, Gregg and Brad.
Mr. Pauley served in the United States Air Force as a pilot. After leaving the service, he began a life-long career in the printing and newspaper business.
After working for newspapers in Hardin and Lewistown, he started his own shop, Pauley's Printing, in 1959 in Glendive. The Dickinson Press purchased his printing shop in 1965 and moved the business into the Ranger Review at Glendive. Mr. Pauley started writing sports for the Ranger Review in 1965 along with operating the print shop.
He was selected as a Heisman Trophy elector, one of 1,100 in the United States, and voted in that process for 20 years. He covered sports for the Ranger Review for 40 years.
Mr. Pauley's life revolved around hunting, fishing, golfing and three of life's loves, his grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan his whole life.
His survivors include his wife, Betty, of Glendive; his sons, Brad and his wife Kathy and Gregg and his wife Nora of Pierre, S.D.; and his three grandchildren, JB, Shelby and Derek Pauley.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Perham Football Field in Glendive.
Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Carl Whittmayer
Carl Whittmayer, 90, of Glendive, formerly of Terry, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Mr. Whittmayer had many friends in Terry, as his home was there from the early 1970s. He grew up in western part of the state and came to Prairie County Manor in Terry as one of its first residents.
Mr. Whittmayer did lots of puzzles, large puzzles - 1,000 to 1,500 pieces - while he lived at the manor. He also liked to wear lots of pins on his clothing.
He lived at the Glendive Medical Center for short time between living at the manor and Terry Nursing Home. He attended the Community Church until moving to Glendive.
Mr. Whittmayer loved to go to the senior citizen center for coffee and parties. He really liked the church's Christmas celebration. His favorite holiday seemed to be the one for which someone would give him candy.
He walked every day for years and was a recognizable part of the community. Mr. Whittmayer liked to rise early in the morning and have a cup of coffee.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Berneil 'Bernie' Anderson
Berneil "Bernie" L. Anderson, 82, of Glendive died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005.
Mr. Anderson was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Larson, N.D., the son of Matt and Lottie Anderson. He was raised and educated in Larson.
He and Loraine Young were married on Jan. 12, 1950, in Minot, N.D. They moved to Glendive in 1959 where he was employed by GTA Elevator for 25 years until his retirement at age 62. Following his retirement, Mr. Anderson continued to work for Cenex as a clerk at a local convenience store. When Mrs. Anderson became ill, Mr. Anderson left his employment to be a care provider for her. She preceded him in death in 1993.
Mr. Anderson served on the board of directors for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program from January 1997 until December 1999. He enjoyed doing home projects and especially enjoyed traveling to see his daughter and spending time with her family.
His survivors include his daughter, Cathy Abbenhaus, and her husband, Ralf, of Gillette, Wyo.; four grandchildren, LaRae McKee, and her husband, David, of Estes Park, Colo., Dionne Abbenhaus and Michael Abbenhaus, both of Gillette, and Jennifer Abbenhaus of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Donna Lawrence, and her husband, Morris, of Minot, N.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
A Life Tribute Service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with celebrant Sandy Silha officiating. Interment will follow in Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive.
Robert Michaels
Robert H. Michaels passed away September 26, 2005, at Arizona Medical Center, Tucson, AZ. His loving wife of 43 years, Elaine, was with him.
Bob was born September 20, 1925, at the Darcy Hospital in Miles City, to R.H. and Kathryn Greisheimer Michaels.
Bob went to the public schools in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1937. He then enrolled at Montana State College in Bozeman (now Montana State University) and completed one quarter before being called into the service during the occupation in Japan.
He was discharged on his birthday in 1950. He graduated from MSU-Bozeman in 1953 as a Civil Engineer and went back to work for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad in the Engineering Department until he retired in 1985.
Bob was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Miles City where he served as an Elder, Sunday School teacher and Co-Leader with Bob Rask of the Presbyterian Boy Scout Troop.
Bob married Elaine Urbaczka on February 24, 1962 in Miles City. They began their long association with the railroad in many positions along the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific line, ending in the Chicago offices. He retired as Vice President in Charge of Lines in 1985.
From there they retired to Green Valley, AZ where they enjoyed a happy life and many friends. He was also a Lifetime Member of the Elks Lodge of Miles City.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine; his sister, Margaret Blum of Miles City; his sisters-in-law, Beverly (Bob) James and Mary Darleen (Marvin) Speier; his nephews, Bill (Linda), Michael (Jacki) and Dick (Barbara) Blum; his great-nieces Jean James, Abigail and Natalie Blum; great-nephew, Charles Blum; and an "adopted" son from Santiago, Chile, Gonzalo Valensuela.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.H. and Kathryn Michaels; a sister, Jean and her husband George of Missoula; and a special uncle and aunt, Frank E. and Ione Smith of Miles City.
Memorial Services will be held October 18, 2005 at Our Lady of the Valley Church. Inurnment will follow at a later date.
