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Christine M. Fuller
RIVERTON, Wyo. - Christine M. Fuller, a longtime Fremont County educator and federal project administrator during World War II, died Friday morning, Aug. 14, 1998, at Wind River Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Riverton where she was undergoing rehabilitation therapy for a hip problem. She was 94 years old.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. from St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton, located at the corner of East Park Ave. and 7th Street. The Rev. Father William Espenshade officiates. Burial follows at Mt. View cemetery in Riverton.
There will be a mass in her name at 7 a.m. Wednesday at St. Margaret's Catholic Church.
Christine Marie Connelly was born Oct. 3. 1903, in Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill., the daughter of Jas A. Connelly and Mary (Kissner) Connelly, She grew up as Christine Pitt, raised by her stepfather, William E. Pitt, and mother, Mary. The Pitt family moved to Kemmerer where Christine attended elementary and high school, graduating from Kemmerer High School in 1922.
The family then moved to Cheyenne and, in 1923, Christine entered the University of Wyoming at Laramie. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from UW in 1927, from the College of Agriculture's Department of Home Economics,
Her first teaching job was in Hulett where, upon completion of the school building tour with the superintendent just days before school was to begin, Christine wondered aloud, "But I didn't see the home economics room?" Whereupon, the superintendent broke the news to the new teacher, "Oh, I forgot to tell you. You are going to have to build it." And she did, organizing the new department for young women and even ordering everything from stoves to sewing machines out of the Montgomery Ward catalog. The Hulett community was pleased with her work and offered her a second year contract.
But instead, in 1928, Christine accepted a teaching position in Riverton.
Christine often recalled to her family her first trip to Fremont County where she was to make her home for the next 70 years. From Hulett, she had to take the train to Billings. Upon transferring trains there she met a friend from the university who was also coming to Fremont County to work. The two of them arrived in Riverton via train, walked to a cafe in the 300 block of East Main where they ate their meal and then checked into the Teton Hotel, which catered to teachers. There they met other friends from the university and were invited to attend Riverton's famous street dance, in a huge tent where the post office now stands. When, during the evening, a man was shot to death at the edge of the dance floor, Christine wondered whether she had made a wise choice moving from Crook County to Fremont. But she stayed and became an integral part of the county's development out of the Great Depression and of the educational advancement of Fremont County youth.
She taught home economics in the Riverton schools 1928-1931.
While teaching in Riverton, Christine met and married Douglas E. Fuller Jr. of Shoshoni.
In 1931, Christine Fuller accepted the position of home management supervisor for Fremont County under the Farm Security Administration for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In 1934-35, she worked as women's supervisor for the WPA Canning Factory in Riverton.
She lived in Lander then but drove to Riverton daily to serve the farming community. Among the many programs she launched for the struggling landowners of Fremont County were the Midvale Funeral Insurance Program, a recipe book for Ocean Lake crappie and wild game, a mattress project, a quilt project, and her "privy project," through which she obtained a federal grant which built some 100 outhouses on the Riverton Reclamation Project farms. All these were designed to make living conditions more tolerable for the settlers in the Missouri Valley and Hidden Valley areas north of Riverton.
After conditions had improved for settlers on the Riverton Reclamation Project, Christine had decided to "retire" in 1943, but instead was transferred to an interim job as supervisor of the Farm Security Administration out of Pinedale. She returned to Fremont County in 1946 and made Shoshoni her home.
"Retirement" never came. She was active in drives for the March of Dimes, Easter Seals, Red Cross, and Cancer Fund. She was junior class and prom sponsor for years, judged at the Fremont County Fair and achievement days, organized and supervised teenage square dance groups as president of the VFW Auxiliary, worked with Little League, Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts and 4-H. She was a room mother in the Shoshoni schools, member or the Fremont County Hospital Guild, the Lander University of Wyoming Alumni Club, the Fremont County Farm Bureau and FFA Chapter Mother for four years at Shoshoni High School.
She was a member of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association for some 70 years.
In 1958, she was elected to her first of three consecutive terms as Fremont County Superintendent of Schools, retiring on Jan. 1, 1971, when the county superintendent's office was abolished by the state.
Christine Fuller had earned a myriad of honors for her community service. A meticulous record-keeper, her life could be summed up in a file labeled "Me," and found by her family after her death. Her credo had been, "It has been said that the key to the future is our investment in human beings and human minds,"
Foremost among the honors she received over the years was an invitation from President John F. Kennedy to represent the Rocky Mountain Region at an organizational White House Conference on Education.
She was also given recognition at a meeting of the Big Horn Basin School Administrators as the founder of that group of school superintendents, activity directors and principals. She had started the group as the Fremont County Administrators, recognizing the similar concerns and the need to work together. The Fremont County Administrators were the thrust for organization of Central Wyoming College. The Big Horn Basin Administrators group continues active today as an extension of her legacy.
Christine Fuller moved to Riverton in 1989.
She was an active member of many community service organizations starting with the Delta Delta Delta Sorority at the University of Wyoming and including among many, Past Matron of the Shoshoni Chapter 20 Order of Eastern Star, member of Chapter H of P. E.O., Delta Kappa Gamma teachers' honorary, Daughters of the Nile, life member of the Shoshoni Parent Teacher Association, past state vice president of the American Association of University Women, member of the Fremont County Hospital Board during the transition from county ownership to private ownership, historian for the Kyle Walker Unit 52 of the American Legion Auxiliary, honorary member of FFA, member of the Fremont County Board for Mental Health and active in programs for the mentally disabled, active in the Fremont County Republican executive committee and organized the Republican Women's Club, executive council and associate council for Job's Daughters, participated in the organization of three women's clubs in Fremont County which later became affiliated with the county extension groups, member of the Shoshoni Library Board, and was named an honorary member of the State School Boards Association.
Survivors include her children, Doug Fuller and his wife, Sue of Gillette, Bill Fuller and his wife, Debbie of Peoria, Ariz., and Mary Ann Wurzel and her husband, Jack of Powell; grandchildren, Debbie and Dave Yearout of Douglas, Mike and Denise Fuller of Gillette, Pat and Angel Fuller of Gillette, Peggy and Tracy Fruit of Broadus, Mont., and Justin Fuller of Cheyenne; 11 great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Harriet Pitt of Denver.
Christine Fuller was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William E. Pitt and Walter Pitt; and an infant brother.
Memorials may be made to the Christine Fuller Memorial Library Trust Fund, c/o Riverton State Bank, 816 N Federal Blvd., Riverton, Wyo. 82601, with memorial funds to be used for library materials for children and youth.
The Davis Funeral Home or Riverton is in charge of arrangements.

Walter 'Walt' Lesniak
Walter "Walt" Lesniak died on Aug. 15, 1998, surrounded by his loving family following a sudden stroke. Walt was born on Nov. 14, 1920, in Ogelsby, Ill. The fifth of 12 children born to Joseph and Cecilia Lesniak, he grew up in Central Illinois.
He joined the Marines in July of 1940, serving his country in the Southwest Pacific, the Marshall Islands, and Iwo Jima as a staff sergeant in the Fourth Marine Division.
He married Virginia Ciesielski and moved west to Billings in 1946, where he owned and operated the Mustang Barber Shop. Located on South 29th Street, Walt and his Mustang Barber Shop would have celebrated the 50th Anniversary in October.
He was known as the barber who cared deeply for his customers. Ranchers, city officials, local friends and out-of-towners would come for a great $5 haircut, a laugh and a piece of wisdom.
Walt loved Billings. He served his city as a member of the City Council from 1972-1983, running with the campaign slogan, "The Common Sense Politician." One of his favorite projects was the development of the Par-3 City Golf Course on Central Avenue. His committee participations were many and his dedication unwavering.
As a long time member of the Little Flower Parish, he was quick to comment on Rev. Paul Reichling's sermon and called him in for a haircut when he deemed it necessary.
Walt had several loves in his lifetime: his large Polish fun-loving family, his wife, children, and grandchildren who he loved dearly, the great State of Montana, fishing, and a good gin game.
With a great sense of humor he was always ready to share a smile and a good joke. But on a softer side, he was a compassionate man who was always willing to lend a helping hand and who still said his nightly prayers on his knees.
Walt Lesniak will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cecilia; brothers, Joe, Sal and Father Ted Lesniak. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; his three children, Patricia Seiler of Helena, Susan Fischer and Mike Lesniak of Billings. Also, his son-in-law, Ken Fischer; and grandchildren, Patrick, Jim, and Amy Fischer Fink, with new husband Eric of Billings; grandchildren Chris, Mike and Jennifer Petaja of Helena and Seattle; and Michaella Lesniak of Billings; sisters, Josie Murphy and Reggie Jereb; and brothers, Jerry, Stan, Lou, Eddie, Albert and Gene, all of his home state of Illinois.
Visitation will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Smith Funeral Chapel Downtown Billings. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Little Flower Parish.

Albert Thomas Loughman
SIDNEY - Funeral services for Albert Thomas Loughman, age 41, of Sidney, will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Visitation hours will be Monday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Christian Wake services will be 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel.
Albert was born Aug. 23, 1956, in Battle Creek, Mich. to parents Albert and Bernita (Carpenter). He grew up and graduated with the Class of 1976 from the Battle Creek Academy. On Sept. 12, 1976, he was united in marriage to Deonna Mulvaine in Battle Creek. They remained there for a year before moving to Moreno Valley, Calif. Albert worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years until forced to retire due to ill health. In June of 1998, he moved with his wife to Sidney to live near his sister.
Albert had a great sense of humor and enjoyed teasing his family and friends. He spent many hours touring with his wife on his Goldwing Motorcycle.
Albert died suddenly Friday evening, Aug. 14, 1998 at the Sidney Health Center following a heart attack.
Survivors include his wife Deonna of Sidney; a sister, Marie and her husband Dr. Edward Pierce of Sidney; a brother, Thomas Loughman of Temecula, Calif.; and a stepbrother Jon Holm of Battle Creek, Mich.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Alice Elizabeth.

Edith McLain
MILES CITY - Edith McLain, 93, of Miles City, former Powder River County civil servant, passed away, Saturday, Aug.15,1998.
She was born April 17, 1905 in Miles City and daughter of Henry and Annie Dividson Boyes. She was raised on a Powder River ranch between Broadus and Powderville, attended country school, graduated from Custer County High School and later received her two year teaching certificate from Eastern Montana Normal School. She taught school for seven years in McCone, Prairie, Custer and Powder River counties.
Edith married Frank A. McLain on Dec. 11, 1936 in Sheridan, Wyo. And the couple made their home in Broadus. Mr. McLain died in 1990.
She was a true civil servant, who worked hard to incorporate the town of Broadus and served as town treasurer. At various times throughout the years, she was the Powder River County Supt. of Schools, County Treasurer, Clerk and Recorder, County Treasurer and Assessor. When not working, she was a member of the President's White House Conference on Aging, Broadus Community Club, Mental Health board and a member of the original planning board for the new Powder River courthouse.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Kathleen Richardson and Dorothy Boyes.
Survivors include two sons, Bille (JoAnn) of Miles City and Henry (Cathy) of Dayton, Ohio; four grandchildren, Mitchell (Michelle) McLain of Hill City, S.D., Michael (Christine) McLain of Lead, S.D., Wily and Morgan McLain of Dayton, Ohio; and four great grandchildren, Zach and Ashley McLain, Jesse and Jacob McLain.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery.
Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.

Raymond Leo Ruff
LAS VEGAS - Raymond Leo Ruff, "Uncle Re Re," beloved brother & husband, and only son of Leo and Marie Ruff, 45 of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Bridger, Mont. passed away unexpectedly from a cerebral aneurysm Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, in his home. Ray was born Oct. 5, 1952, in Billings, and was raised and educated in Bridger, graduating from Eastern Montana college in 1978.
Ray married Audra Kay Harms on April 23, 1994, in Billings, and has since lived and worked in Las Vegas.
Ray's passions in life were, above all, his wife Audra and his child who will be born in October. Ray was a free-spirited man with many loves, especially cooking for his families, entering cooking contests, photography, gardening, traveling with his wife, air shows, swimming and diving, finding money in gambling machines, his unlimited amount of friends, and last but not least, his in-laws, his family, and his nieces and nephews.
He was met at the "Pearly Gates" by his father and his mother; his grandparents; brother-in-law Ken Kindsfather; and numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his wife Audra, their soon to be born baby (Kyle or Amy); five loving sisters: Lia (Bill) Byars, Rita Ruff, Carol (Doug) Rieker, Janice Kron and Phil Shipp and his children Jade and Ben, Theresa (Dan) Barthuly; a ton of wonderful nieces and nephews: Brandon Byars, Brad Byars, Justin, Lona, Kiana and Kaylee Kindsfather, Kory Kindsfather, Shane Rieker, Jason Rieker and Lynette Wanger, Heidi and Trevor Bice, Eric Kron and Anna Howeth, and Maggie Barthuly; and his in-laws whom he adored: Iona and Ernie Harms; and sister-in-law Angie Harms.
There will be a memorial service Saturday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bridger. Cremation has taken place.

Timothy Edward Scott
HELENA - Timothy Edward Scott, age 17, of 822 North Rodney Street in Helena, was taken from his family on earth to be with his eternal family in Heaven on Aug. 14, 1998. Tim died as a result of an automobile accident on I-90 near Drummond.
Tim was born in Helena on Feb. 2, 1981 to Reed Edward and Floy (Saxbury) Scott. He had lived in Billings for the first 10 years of his life. Tim would have been a senior this year at Helena High School. Tim loved bowling and won several college scholarships while bowling in various tournaments. His main interest was trading and collecting sports cards, and he had developed a Web Page on the Internet to buy, sell and trade across the country. Tim loved sports and could quote the statistics of many pro or college athletes. He enjoyed shooting hoops with his friends. From the time he was a small boy, Tim loved to visit and explore ghost towns.
Tim is survived by his mother and father, Ed and Floy Scott of Helena; a sister, Amy Scott of Missoula; grandmothers, Gloria Scott of Billings and Phyllis Saxbury of Boulder; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Tim was preceded in death by his two grandfathers.
The family will receive friends at Retz Funeral Home on Tuesday evening between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Come share your memories and stories with them. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church with Pastor Ken Moore presiding. Memorials in Tim's name are suggested to the Helena Young American Bowling Congress, c/o Capital City Bowl, 14 West 14th Street; Helena, Mont. 59601.

Doris Marie Smith
POWELL, Wyo. - Doris Marie Smith, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998, at the Powell Nursing Home.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial graveside services will be 10 a.m. at Crown Hill cemetery in Powell. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.

Carolyn M. Wendland
LIVINGSTON - Carolyn M. Wendland, 81, of Livingston, died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, at her home.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Memorial services will be 11 am. Thursday, Aug.20, at Grace United Methodist Church, with graveside services and interment in the Mountain View cemetery.

Christine Fuller
RIVERTON, Wyo. - Christine Fuller, 94, long time Freemont County resident, died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, at the Wind River Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Riverton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, with interment at the Mountain View cemetery in Riverton. Davis Funeral Home of Riverton is in charge.

Cecilia 'Cil' Granat
DICKINSON, N.D. - Cecilia Rose "Cil" Granat, 42, of Dickinson, formerly of Golva, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, in Bismarck.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Beach and 6 p.m. to service time at the church. Vigil services will be 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Golva. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at St. Mary's, Catholic Church.

Patricia A. Hoffarth
PLENTYWOOD - Patricia A. Hoffarth, 70, of Plentywood, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, Sheridan Memorial Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at the First Congregational Church-UCC in Plentywood. Interment of the cremated remains will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Plymouth cemetery, Plymouth, Iowa.

Newton Clark Howell
GILLETTE, Wyo. - Newton Clark Howell, 81, resident of Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Gillette died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998, at the nursing home. No services are planned.
He is survived by two brothers, Cecil King Howell, and William Joseph Howell; and a sister, Lucy A. Healy, all of Billings.

Stella E. Kuester
MILES CITY - Stella E. Kuester, 79, of Miles City, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1998, at the Holy Rosary Hospital following a short illness.
Cremation has taken place. At her request, no services are planned. Private family interment will be in the Custer County cemetery. Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel of Miles City is in charge.

Lynn H. Miller
HELENA - Lynn H. Miller, a long-time tavern operator, died Aug. 14, 1998, at home in Helena. Mr. Miller was born Jan. 4, 1923, in Parker, Idaho. The seventh of 10 children born to George W. and Jeana A. Miller, he grew up in southeastern Idaho, Belfry, Mont., and in the Great Falls area. Mr. Miller graduated from Simms High School in 1941.
He worked for the Great Northern Railroad prior to volunteering for the draft in 1943. He was a veteran of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944. He returned to the Wolf Point area following his discharge in 1945, where he met and married Thelma J. Wilson on Oct. 18, 1946.
A true entrepreneur, Mr. Miller engaged in several businesses, always returning to the bar business.
Lynn and Thelma made their home in Wolf Point, raising three children. In 1967, they moved to Livingston where Lynn managed the Elks Club. In 1968, they bought the Buckhorn Bar in Helena. With urban renewal, the license relocated to Sixth and Main and operated as Lynn's Buckhorn until a fire destroyed the building in June of 1980. The business relocated to below Yat Son's and operated under the name Lynn's. After another move in 1982, (to the Colwell Building) it operated as Miller's Cave until the most recent move to the old Eddy's Bakery building, Miller's Crossing. Always a believer in downtown businesses, Miller was proud of his 30 years of continuous operation in Helena's downtown area.
Mr. Miller was active in the Montana Tavern Association, and was instrumental in returning legalized poker and keno to the state. He was a strong supporter of many community groups and activities.
Lynn was an avid reader and story-teller. His curiosity took him on the backroads and out-of-the-way places. If you were fortunate enough to travel with him, it was always an adventure. If not there's many the person who fondly remembers spending a quiet afternoon "traveling" with him. "A gentle man, we will miss you."
Lynn was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma, in 1992; and also his parents and five brothers. He is survived by his children, Bonita Miller, Helena; Rich Miller, Helena; and Michael and Maureen Miller, The Colony, Texas. Lynn is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Kurtz, Portland, Ore.; Benna Adamson, Bozeman; Karyn Staedler, Los Angeles; and a brother, Jim Miller, Silver Springs, Nev.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Retz Funeral Home in Helena. The family request memorials be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate Lynn's life at Miller's Crossing following the service.

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