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Donald L. Clabaugh
Donald L. Clabaugh, 86, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Kane funeral Home with Chaplain Ed Diller officiating. Interment will follow in Sheridan Elks cemetery. Born Oct. 1, 1922, in Harrington, Neb., he married
Betty Norskog on Sept. 3, 1947. Mr. Clabaugh served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga during World War II and was a Sheridan VA Medical Center fireman for many years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife; a daughter, Darlene; and a grandson, Travis. Survivors include three children, Bruce Clabaugh of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Rob Clabaugh of Big Horn, and Rick Clabaugh of Marana, Ariz.; two siblings, Garnet Clabaugh of Green Valley, Ariz., and Dick Clabaugh of Powell; and two grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the VA Medical Center, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY 82801; Sheridan Elks Lodge, 45 W. Brundage St., Sheridan; or Sheridan County Cancer Society.
Kameron Reichert
Kameron Reichert, 17, of Dayton, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at his home. A celebration of life will be 6 p.m. Wednesday at Tongue River High School with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Those attending are asked to wear Green Bay Packers, Tongue River Eagles or green attire in honor of his favorite teams. Born Jan. 18, 1991, in Sheridan to Craig and Cara Reichert, he was a junior at Tongue River High School. He played football since fifth grade and recently lettered. He enjoyed time with his friends, driving around in his car, and spending money. He also enjoyed lifting weights after school, music, going to concerts and was a self-proclaimed video game champion. He was known as generous and good-natured with a great sense of humor. He spoke highly of his Tongue River teachers including Sukey Ross, Tim Maze, Rachel Schroder, Michele Nielsen, Levi Gorzalka, and coach Rick Gradwahl. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dixie Gudmunson of Sundance. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Kassidy of Dayton; four grandparents, Chris and Donna Reichert of Billings, Betty Reichert of Dayton, and Wayne Gudmunson of New Rockford, N.D.; four uncles; four aunts; and nine cousins. Memorials may benefit Tongue River High School for a bench in his memory, or Dayton Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
Frank Lobach
Former City Councilman and longtime teacher Frank Lobach, 74, of Sheridan, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Derryberry and Sheridan Elks Lodge officers officiating. Inurnment will be in the Elks Section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. A reception will follow the service at Sheridan Elks Lodge, 45 W. Brundage St. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 16, 1933, in Florence, Colo., to Edwin Frederick and Eunice Council (Galbraith) Lobach, he moved at age 2 with his family to Denver, where he attended school. Following high school, he attended four years at Black Hills Teachers College in Spearfish, S.D., graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education. He spent two years in the Army as a physician's assistant. Mr. Lobach married
Jean Alishouse on Dec. 26, 1956, in Adams City, Colo. He taught four years in Eads, Colo., where he was in charge of sixth- through 12th-grade vocal music as well as coaching football, basketball and track. The family moved to St. Xavier, Mont., where he taught fifth- through eighth-grade English, spelling, reading and vocal music. In 1965 the family moved to Sheridan, where he spent 23 years as a junior high vocal music teacher and assistant coach. In 1969 he completed his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Wyoming. He retired from teaching in 1988. He was involved in many Sheridan area projects including chairman of the City and County Joint Powers Board on the “Saving the Inn” project. He served as a city councilman for 22 years, five of them as City Council president. As a member of Sheridan Elks Lodge 520, his duties included serving on the Veterans Administration committee, scholarship committee and setting up memorial services. He was exalted ruler when Sheridan’s Ritual Team won the North District at state, and he continued to coach the Ritual Team for five more years. Through the lodge, he served every chair except chaplain and was exalted ruler twice. He also was a grand lodge past district deputy and volunteered many hours of service at Sheridan VA Medical Center. He started the “Hides for Vets” program making available wheelchair gloves and raw leather to veterans nationally. The program won Sheridan Elks Lodge national recognition as it grew from collecting 175 hides to more than 2, 500 hides at present. He was honored as “State Elk of the Year” in 2007-2008. A member of First United Methodist Church of Sheridan, he enjoyed singing in the church choir for more than 40 years and was choir director for five or six years. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ed of Arvada, Colo., and Roger of Parkman; a daughter, Debbie French of Wright; a brother, James Lobach of Coatesville, Pa.; a sister, Donna Levin of Denver; 11 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Elks 520 Building Fund, 45 W. Brundage St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Iva Hazel ‘Babe’ Peterson Kirkpatrick
Iva Hazel “Babe” Peterson Kirkpatrick, 101, of Sheridan, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Orchard officiating. Interment will be 1 p.m. in Mount Pisgah cemetery in Gillette. Born Nov. 25, 1907, to Clara Timm Peterson and Nels Peterson in Rhame, N.D., she moved with her mother, son and daughter to Sheridan from Bay Horse, Mont., in 1948, when they sold their ranch. She purchased Weaver's Trading Post and 22 acres of attached land on South Coffeen Avenue. As long as she had land, she had animals. During the Korean War, she worked at the Box Factory in Buffalo making wooden munitions boxes. She also worked in a number of area restaurants including the old Fern Cafe and the B-Line Diner. She cooked and worked with the elderly at the Bengalia Nursing Home and Eventide and cooked at Tipi Lodge, Heritage Towers, the Branding Iron, Sheridan Senior Center and the halfway house. She volunteered for a number of years at Sheridan VA Medical Center, where she received recognition for her hours of service. She retired past her mid-80s and was known as the oldest full-time employee in Sheridan County. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was a noted horsewoman, riding in rodeo parades in Sheridan from the Bots Sots Stampede to the Sheridan County Rodeo. Horses were a lifelong passion, and she was known to say she “never met one I didn't like.” She enjoyed dancing and was known for her quick wit. She attended Family Life Center Foursquare Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence King of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Lawrence King of Salem, Ore.; a sister, Ivel Peterson of Sheridan; a son, Ellis Arnold Richards who died at birth; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include a son, C.A. “Sonny” Richards of Sheridan; a daughter, Mrs. Zane Cassel (Barbara Anna Oliver) of Evanston; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801
Helen Oskins Schmidt
Helen Oskins Schmidt, 80, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in Bullhead City, Ariz. She was mother of James Schmidt of Sheridan. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday at Newcomer Funeral Home in Casper. Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Monsignor James O’Neil and the Revs. Kevin Koch and Ron Stolcis officiating. Interment will be at Highland Park cemetery. Born Sept. 6, 1928, in Douglas, she moved with her family moved to Oshkosh, Neb., after the accidental death of her father. She graduated in 1946 from Garden County High School, where she was a majorette. She returned to Douglas and worked at the LaBonte Hotel. She married
Harold A. Schmidt on April 6, 1947, at St. James Catholic Church. Mr. Schmidt’s work moved them from Douglas to Casper and Midwest. After briefly living at the Schmidt Brothers ranch north of Douglas and in Denver, the couple returned to Midwest until 1957, when they moved to Casper. Mrs. Schmidt and her youngest son lived at the family ranch southeast of Glendo from 1979 until 1984. There she enjoyed the return to the rugged life of a farmer and rancher until his graduation in 1983, when she returned to the family home in Casper. After Mr. Schmidt’s retirement, the couple began wintering in Quartzite, Ariz., then Bullhead City, Ariz., where they purchased a second home. She enjoyed putting $5 in a penny slot machine and winning, collecting antiques and was known to say she “never met an antique I didn't like.” Mrs. Schmidt was active in her parish, a Cub Scout den mother, and past president of St. Anthony’s Mother’s club. She chaperoned at national Catholic Youth Organization conventions, was past president of St. Anthony’s Council of Catholic Women, and was a founding member of Dishwashers and Cooks for the Knights of Columbus.
She worked as a secretary and receptionist at Old Faithful Life insurance for many years. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Oskins; a daughter, D’lorah; an adopted daughter, Betty Baker; and two grandsons. Survivors include her husband; a second son, Michael Schmidt of Casper; a daughter, Janet Edgecombe of Bullhead City; an adopted son, Homer Schmidt; a sister, Eleanor Rosander of Rapid City; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Jack D. Steel
Jack D. Steel, 77, of Sheridan, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is 3-5 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Kalif Shrine Center. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born April 30, 1931, to George and Allie (Roberts) Steel in Powersville, Mo., his family moved to Sheridan when he was 3 years old. He attended school in Sheridan. He married
Rose Mary Bales on April 3, 1965. He worked as a semi driver for Boyd’s Supermarket for 20 years, then for the Bales Ranch. After leaving the ranch in 1973, he worked at Sheridan High School, then Sheridan College as a bus driver and motor pool supervisor until retiring in 1993. Mr. Steel enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, traveling in his motor home, gardening, horseback riding, and spending time with his grandchildren and cats. He was a member of First Christian Church, Big Horn Mountain Masonic Lodge 43, Scottish Rite, Kalif Shrine, Shrine Oriental Band, Kalif Buckskin Horse Patrol, Jesters 135 and was a life member of Elks Lodge 520. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William A. Steel and George R. Steel; and a sister, Algeva McDowell. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Larry Moser of Dayton, John Moser of Baker, Mont., Jerry Moser of Billings, and Jay Steel of Moscow, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Shrine Crippled Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801 or Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan.
Jack H. Hollenbeck
Jack H. Hollenbeck, 85, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, in Billings Clinic. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Friday at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Stephen Anderson officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born May 8, 1923, in Akron, N.Y., to Leon and Doris (Halderman) Hollenbeck, he grew up and graduated from high school in Akron. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married
Billie Hendricks on Nov. 25, 1943, in Mississippi. The couple moved to Akron, where he worked for Georgia Pacific as a cost accountant, retiring in 1973. They moved to Batesville, Miss., bought a farm, and raised soy beans and cattle. The couple moved to Torrington in 1978, then to Sheridan in 1981. Mr. Hollenbeck was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Disabled American Veterans and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and telling stories. He was preceded in death by a son, John; a brother, Gordon; and a grandson, Justin. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brian of Powell and Joel of Sheridan; and two grandchildren.
Dickson Darrar
Dickson Darrar, 67, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, in Westview Health Care Center. Per his request, no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born July 18, 1941, in St. Mary’s, Idaho, he grew up and attended schools in St. Mary’s including St. Mary’s High School. He married
Judy Divtorio in Kenai, Alaska, on July 30, 1982. He played in a traveling music band and for the past 10 years worked for Brad Waters. Mr. Darrar enjoyed fishing and spending time on his boat. He was preceded in death by a brother and a son. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Cindy Hoch of Busby, Mont.; a son, David of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; a stepsister, Gloria Buyacich; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to his wife at 1430 Ridgeway Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Bill ‘Rusty’ Solley
Bill “Rusty” Solley, 72, of Buffalo, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. A celebration of life by family and friends will be at the American Legion Hall immediately following the service. Born April 12, 1936, in Rising Star, Texas, to Felix and Grace Solley, he grew up and received most of his education in Fresno, Calif., graduating from Fresno High School in 1953. He joined the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1961 and returned to California, where he worked at various jobs. Mr. Solley moved to Buffalo in 1976. He played music in bands, worked as a bartender at the 21 Club, managed the bar at the Crossroads Inn, and later built J.R.’s Supper Club, which he owned and operated for several years. He worked at the airport in Casper for a short time, returning to Buffalo, where he purchased the 21 Club in 1986 and operated it until 1993. He married
Judith Skurok Hamer on Feb. 4, 1994, in Buffalo. Mr. Solley continued to play music, cooked at the Stagecoach, the Ladore, Chaps Restaurant, and operated the liquor store at Plaza Truck Stop until retirement in 2005. He enjoyed playing music and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife; a son, Bill Solley Jr. of Parker, Colo.; eight daughters, Kimerley Roope and Tammy Almgren, both of Fresno, Vicki Coscino of Las Vegas, Cathy Hickel of Casper, Tammy Hatcher, Deborah Jenkins and Lynn Holliday, all of Buffalo, and Kristy Cunningham of Sheridan; one brother, Albert Myers of Fresno; two sisters, Genevieve Martin of Fresno and Pansy Solley of California; 26 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Rusty Solley Memorial, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Kenneth E. Nelson
Kenneth E. Nelson, 33, Sheridan, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Private graveside service will be Wednesday with Bruce Black officiating. Friends are invited to a reception at noon Wednesday at the Church of Christ. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 15, 1974, in Sheridan to Don and LaVonne (Gentz) Nelson, he grew up in Sheridan and graduated from high school here in 1993. Mr. Nelson worked for several businesses including Domino’s Pizza, Coast to Coast, and SL Tire Co. He enjoyed the mountains, fishing, playing cribbage and loved his cat, Opie. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother of Sheridan and a brother, Chris, of Rapid City. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Morris P. ‘Red’ Opsahl
Morris P. “Red” Opsahl, 89, of Dayton, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Sheridan VA Medical Center. A gathering of friends and family will be noon to 3 p.m. Saturday in Dayton Community Church fellowship hall. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born May 6, 1919, in Tampico, Mont., to Hans and Julia (Moen) Opsahl, he grew up and attended school in Tampico and worked construction with his father. In June 1938 he married
Mercedes Humphries. Mr. Opsahl enlisted in the Army during World War II, serving in France and Germany. He was wounded in action. After the war, he moved to northern Montana, where he again worked with his father in construction and as a fireman on a steam locomotive. He later was construction foreman on the Hungry Horse Dam in Libby, Mont. In the early 1960s, he divorced and moved to Dayton, where he raised his family and supervised construction of Tongue River High School. He married
Edith Pfau in November 1965. He owned and operated Opsahl Construction until he retired. Mr. Opsahl enjoyed music and played guitar in his own dance band. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Eagles Lodge. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Joyce Ray of Denver, Dawn Maedche of Dayton, and Linda Aksamit of Ranchester; four stepchildren, Tom Pfau, Judy Roadifer, Becky Paustian and Shirley Bethurem; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Alberta Wattenberg
Alberta Wattenberg, 77 of Sheridan, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Friday at First Congregational Church. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Mrs. Wattenberg was born in Frankfort, Ind., March 21, 1931, to Webster and Esther Hall. She married
Robert “Bob” Wattenberg on June 17, 1950, in Bexar, Texas. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crocheting, cooking, working puzzles and collecting owls. She was known as a happy person who made friends easily. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, a sister and a granddaughter. Survivors include daughters Bonnie Reed of Sheridan and Paula Harding of Greeley, Colo.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Marian F. Yingling
Marian F. Yingling, 75, of Sheridan, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008, at Westview Health Care Center. Cremation has taken place. Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Born Nov. 13, 1933, in Spearfish, S.D., to Frank Willey and Frances (Sisson) Willey, she graduated from Buffalo High School and married
Dale Connolly; they had four children together before divorcing. She later married
Richard Yingling in Casper. Mrs. Yingling worked as a waitress for many years, and one of her fondest memories was waiting on John Wayne on his birthday while he was filming “Hell Fighters” in Casper. She was known for her sparkling personality and a smile that made people feel good. She enjoyed family birthdays, barbecues and holidays that included whipped cream fights, bowling, sewing, music, reading, and people. She was preceded in death by her second husband; a brother, Jim Willey; and sisters Joanne Svalina and Norma Brown. Survivors include her children, Roger Connolly and Jack Connolly of Gillette and Judy Shepard and Susan Howell of Sheridan; two sisters, Betty Gene Trebelcock of Buffalo and Linda Reed of San Antonio; and four grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center Meals On Wheels, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dustin Jay ‘Putz’ Farman
Dustin Jay “Putz” Farman, 23, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Born Aug. 28, 1985, to Dane Farman and Brenda Miech, he attended Meadowlark Elementary School, Sheridan Junior High School and Sheridan High School, graduating from Fort Mackenzie High School in 2003. He was a 2006 graduate of the Motorcycle Mechanics Tech School in Phoenix with special emphasis in recreational vehicles. He was employed at Hi Tech Transmission in Sheridan at the time of his death. He enjoyed all motorcycle and motocross activities and was known as a daredevil. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, camping and hunting in the mountains, snowmachining, snowboarding, bowling, playing pool, swimming, jumping off the cliffs at Tongue River Reservoir, and spending time with his dog, friends and family, and especially with his younger brother, Cody. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.E. and Eileen Farman; and an aunt, JoAnne Farman. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ronni Miech of Sheridan; his father and stepmother, Cheryl Farman of Sheridan; a brother, Cody Miech of Sheridan; a sister, Amber Thomas of Sheridan; two stepsisters, Sarah and Caitlyn Steil, both of Sheridan; grandparents John and Wendy Norskog of Billings; three uncles; a niece; and numerous cousins. Memorials may benefit the Cody Miech College Fund, c/o Security State Bank, 2070 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
