July 24, 2024
So in my continuing pursuit of bugging my fellow brothers of the sphinx, I was at first trying to come up with an idea for a reunion. With each of our own worlds getting together is difficult. I decided to call the Housing Department at Montana State University. They were gracious enough to allow me to photograph the house as it stands today. Special thanks to Em Suchs, Community Director for this privilege.
At one time I had heard about where the pin was from the outside of the house. I did attempt to contact the individual but without success. My wonderful wife reminded me how it is not the material item but rather the many memories. She asked me this morning why I joined the fraternity. I had known Mike McClurg from the DeMolay Chapter in Bozeman. He invited me to come over to the house and I just enjoyed it. The big brother program was what really hit it off for me. When I talk to different members, they always mention their big brother. I hope this photographic tour of the old house will bring back memories.
The old pin will always be there for us all.
The building has been used for honor graduate housing but now will be for freshman housing. The front and back doors now have closers on them but the feel is still the same.
The old wood or coal box door is still there but now welded shut so no one can get into the house. Not stating anyone by name.
The interior view from the rear entrance. Looking at the front door one can see light coming through it. The doors are both poorly maintained.
The door to the telephone room. Remember the house telephone number of 406-587-3671?
The turn right, past the telephone room and on to the card room.
Ah yes, also at the back door was the stairs down to the basement.
The infamous laundry room.
Basement bedroom
The television room and bar area.
Back on the main floor again and a view of the bulletin board, now removed. A memory I will never forget was the telegram sent to the Lowman parents after his injury in Vietnam.
The dining room which in our time had tables in a U shape.
The kitchen area.
The dumb waiter for the steam carts.
The living room but I sure do not remember the pool table. Did we ever use the fireplace?
Library
View of the back door and the stair to the second floor. I realize they had to put in fire code solutions but they sure lacked in any type of design.
At the top of the second floor stairs looking down the hall to the right.
Second Floor Telephone Room
The President's Room
Second floor head and fire door. There was a free standing tub in this area. I remember Jim Dusenberry as the Pledge Master. The pledge class balked at his orders and we were all introduced to cold tubbing.
Second Floor Northwest Bedroom
Plumbing over the years has been changed.
Second floor, south east bedroom #1. Maury and Kathy (by invitation) Hamill and Gary Temple resided there at one time.
None of the windows have been updated, still the single pane wonders with rotting wood frames.
I was shown how the second floor balcony window was sealed off. I thought to myself how I knew some guys who could get past it.
Stair way from second to third floors.
Third floor head.
Third floor north room view.
I can remember Sompi living here and some others.
Third floor northwest room.
Third floor south west room.
Bill Troth and Bill Lewis, Stan Stevens and Gary Temple, and a few others resided here over the years.
Some may shake their heads in disbelief of anyone wanting to covet old memories but I am one who remembers the pleasures of the past. I remember many brothers and to this day we will still grin and recount those memories. Good and wild memories but one of the stepping stones for all of us. Personally I hate to see these buildings being degraded by cannibalistic contractors and such. I realize there are codes to keep up but with a little bit of funds they could bring back these buildings of the 1930s to life. The last time a bunch of us visited the Quad area, we found how our building was for honor student housing. Now the buildings will be used for freshman housing. I am sure they include the utilities in the fees but with some tender loving care they could be brought back from the past.
glt
May 25, 2024
Well, it has been awhile so I am going to give a few updates and some recent photographs
or a facsimile thereof.
So where do I start after all of the phone calls which has amounted to a lot of good old
brotherly visiting. A week ago Rich and Nora Abbott stopped by on a trip to do an excursion
for his brother on the old family place at Ballantyne. So one afternoon we decided to go through the Delta Sig
phone list and started calling people.
Gary Temple and Rich Abbott
Marylee Moreland and Nora Abbott
This will be a little out of order but we called Joe Mistowski and he was
busy with getting the golf course going for another season.
We called Mike Judge who was just wild as always.
We called Randy Biehl and had a great visit.
Later we called Stan Stevens but his phone battery was getting low but
when he hear Rich's voice, the warmth just leaped across the telephone. He promised to call the next day but Rich
had to leave before Stan called. Stan and I had a great visit for about an hour and a half.
Later the same day my cell phone
ringed and he must have dialed the wrong number for it
was Ted Milesnick on the other end. We had another great visit for another hour and a half at least.
One of the names which came up was Doug Parker and I had lost his contact
information. Tom Olson came through for he had Doug's sister's number and I got ahold of Doug so his information
is current. By the way the contact information for Tom and Jean Olson is new as they have built a new house near Helena.
Rich and I called Mike McClurg who sounded great.
We called Bill Lewis and had a great visit.
We left a message for Tom Carter and he finally called back.
No one has heard from Ron Slayton for a long time.
Rich and I called then Jim Ausk.
Oh, then we called Dorothy Kleffner to see if she was available for a date on Thursday and she said she would
clear her schedule.
Okay now we will have some photographs.
Left to right: Jim Dusenberry, Marilyn Dusenberry, Marylee Moreland and Gary Temple
Jim is getting close to selling his business or possibly an auction sale.
One day I got a call how Mel Hamilton was coming through Joliet and only had a few minutes as usual.
He stopped by the house so we could just visit and it was great.
The dog in the center is Mel Hamilton working for his favorite charity,
sorry I cannot remember the name.
Mel Hamilton and Gary Temple
Left to right: Gary Temple, Marylee Moreland, Debbie Palmer and Brad Palmer
This was last April as we were doing some research near Livinston.
Marylee and I put together five wood duck nesting boxes for our bottom area.
Gary Temple and Dr. Ituarte
This was my nine month checkup on my back with my great doctor.
Unfortunately Dr. Ituarte moved to Glennwood Springs, Colorado. He brought me
around for another fifty years since my first back operation in 1972. Eleven and a
half hours in surgery and I got 22 screws which should have qualified me for the
Laurel Ace Hardware Rewards Card I would think.
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Attention:
A new entry!!
Hi Gary,
I occasionally do a google name scan to see what mischief others say I have been up to. I came across an entry
on your Delta Sig blog asking about me, so I'm giving you a quick update. I retired from an extensive career
in electrical engineering. I spent virtually my entire adult life in and around the Portland, Oregon area until
things got too strange there. My wife, Nancy, and I moved to Lewiston, Idaho in 2017 and love the area--for
the most part. It isn't Montana and it isn't western Oregon for scenery here but the weather is decent and the
politics and values better suit our own. It's a good place to live.
Between us, Nancy and I have 5 kids, 4 daughters and a son, along with 9 grandkids. The latest grandchild is a
month old and lives in New York City. Almost all the rest of our family live in Oregon. It turns out that
Lewiston is about the shortest travel time and distance to Portland and still be in Idaho. So we've got that going
for us!
Not much else to add at this time. Through my contacts in Livingston, where I grew up, I keep distant contact
with a few folks--Randy Killorn, Brad Palmer, Stan Stevens and one or two others. Nothing close, but at least
I know where they are and we have mutual friends. Pete Stein and I are very close friends and have been since
Junior High.
Take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Larry Shorthill
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Greetings, well it has been some wonderful days since the Christmas email. I finally got in touch
with some wonderful folks and am still harassing for photographs. Tom and Jean Olson came
over with five annuals so take a look at the Annual/Group photograph section.
Probably will be a little slower for a few months as I am having my lower back fused and
will have to slow down for some months. The last back surgery was fifty years ago in December, 1972.
This surgery is to relieve some nerve issues caused by my lower back. One of the things I am grateful to
the house brothers was how they took me in after the surgery. I can remember my folks wanting to
take me home but I would have nothing of it. Those were hard but wonderful times and I so do
express my appreciation to the house. glt
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Just a further note as I finally got this done as it was meant to go out before
the holidays but I got tired of pestering, calling and so forth. Sure we would
still like to hear from you but procrastination is a big word. glt
Holiday Greetings
including
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I know my thoughts were brief in the email last week so I just wanted to elaborate in a different way. I wanted to talk to my friends again and so I just started calling. Marylee told me the results were great for the laughter truly came back into the room and my heart. In today’s times many wonder about the fraternity system and I cannot really answer the questions but I do know about one old fraternity house. The old house might not have been illustrious and grand but it sure brought about great times for all of us. This week when I started calling people on our infamous Delta Sig list, the great emotions over the telephone came through. One of the major requests I have made to many folks was to send some current photographs of themselves. Don’t feel bad for when reading this page I would continually hear how they needed to call some people but everyone is busy in their own worlds. Still, let me see if I can pry some information out from my visits this week. I am going to start in alphabetic order so I don’t miss anyone. Trivia: What was the color of Bill Lewis s AMX AMC? What was the color of Mike McClurg s car? What was the color of Rich Abbott s car? What did Stan Stevens drive and the color? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rich and Nora Abbott
Nora Abbott and Marylee Moreland I keep in good contact with Rich and Nora as they are still in Idaho. Usually about once a year they come through on their way down to see their son in Colorado. The same good vibes are still there with “Rabbit” and the “Mrs.” Their number is on the list so call them! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jim and Jo Ausk I will always remember the first time I called Jim and I could tell he was apprehensive as to my knowing about him. I related the story how his lady would come over to the house and he would give her a kiss while having a lip full of snoose. She would get mad and smack him but love prevailed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lloyd and Mary Ann Baker Baker finally called after my leaving a message. He has behaved better since the last time thirty years ago when he contacted me about wanting to sell me Amway. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy and Coleen Biehl Randy Biehl called this morning. He and Coleen are in Missoula and slowing down like the rest of us. We shared a lot of memories during our telephone conversation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John and Sue Bleth
I got this joyous voice over the phone this morning and it was John Bleth. After retiring from the City of Colstrip in 2013, they added a second residence in Arizona for both seasons. They have a daughter who is a CPA in Great Falls and the other daughter works for St. Vincents Healthcare in Billings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dennis and Cathy Dellwo
Dennis told me they moved to Choteau which is close to his two sisters. I have not had enough time truly to visit with him over the phone but like with everyone else requested an updated photograph or two. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ William H. Bill Dietrich Absolutely had a great visit with Bill Dietrich yesterday and we went on for a good long time. After leaving school he went into brick laying construction and then later went on to a copy machine technician. Now retired as well he has two sons near him in Ohio and one out in California. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jim and Marilyn Dusenberry When I called Jim he was as usual turning wrenches. He still runs his shop in Helena. Marilyn is this year leaving the accounting firm as it was sold to new management. Jim sounded great as usual, their son has a farming operation out in the valley. Their daughter lives in Livingston. The other daughter and her husband work on a ranch near Wilsall. A couple of years ago when Mistowski needed some support, I called Dusenberry and asked him to call Joe. They did get together on the telephone and it was great for it had been over forty years. Jim is still the great one in my memory book as well.
Jim Dusenberry in March of 2023 at Washington, D.C..
Jim and Marilyn down in Arizona. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dave Dwyer Dave checked in and is still driving a school bus. He is still fond of his many kids on his bus and the tour guiding in the summer months. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim and Mary Embleton
Jim built a garage and Mary retired this year in November. They are working on fixing up their place and plan on doing some traveling in the winter months in a southernly direction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maury and Kathy Hamill Things sound good from the Hamill household in Helena. They have a granddaughter who runs in track at MSU-Billings so they might be able to stop by sometime. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mel Hamilton
It took a couple of hours or so but here comes a telephone call from Mel Hamilton. He is living just outside of Three Forks, Montana and spends most of his time driving athletic team buses. Mel sounded good and is going to send a photograph. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike and Elvie Judge
Talked with Mike and they sounded good being in Mesa, Arizona. He is still doing a little bit of computer consulting work. They are trying to spend the summer months up cooler around Payson, Arizona. Summers before were spent in Montana but the fuel costs are limiting them. He has a son who is an auditor for a firm in Billings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dennis and Pat Jupka I visited with Dennis and they are still chasing the grandchildren to all of their sporting events. Life is just fine for the two of them. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Al Kajin After figuring out the mystery character in the 1972 photograph in front of the house was Al, he sent me another treasure. The following is a photograph of the Carnation Girl candidates in the spring of 1972. Can you identify them?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Randy and Kathy Killorn Got a nice telephone call from Randy and Kathy Killorn. They moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota after selling their former house and for the first time do not have a house payment. They are like the rest of us and slowing down. He did tell a great story about traveling through Glasgow. The next morning they had breakfast in a little restaurant and there as well was Pete Nyquist. Randy is getting for me the contact information for Rod Miller. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dorothy Kleffner This lady just has a sweet spot in all of our hearts. Nothing has changed with Dorothy, still the outgoing lady of all time. Like all of us, she is slowing down a bit but her thoughts are as vibrant as always.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve and Jean Laber ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bill Lewis Bill called the other morning and it was great as always. He sold his farm but still lives on the homestead. He told me sometimes he helps the neighbors move equipment from time to time. He has a smaller place which he still leases out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom and Margie Mattice Tom is retired from being an anaesthesiologist. I caught him out in Washington visiting a new grandchild. Tom was his usual quiet self but he had achieved his goal from college to become a doctor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mike McClurg I talk from time to time with Mike as he is in Billings. Nothing has changed about the voice or his attitude about life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ted and Patti Milesnick Every time I turn around these two are gallivanting somewhere. Right now it appears from the descriptions they are doing some Christmas markets in Europe. He told me he would give me a call upon his return. We might not stay in touch as often but the memories and thoughts are still there.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom and Anne Milkovich The last time I talked with Tom he had bought some more land near Clyde Park. Anne is working for a university in Las Vegas. So it must be a commuting world. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe and Harriet Mistowski Ah yes, the wild couple from Rhode Island. Things sound busy as always with Joe and his son, John, at the golf course. I think they are starting their fourth ten year contract. Joe and Harriet still come out to Montana from time to time but there have been some health concerns recently. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doug and Debbie Morrison I have left messages but according to John Bleth they are traveling a lot of the time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom and Jean Olson Tom retired from PPL in 2015 and are living in Laurel, Montana. They are contemplating moving near their son who lives in Anaconda but time will tell. They both sounded great.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brad and Debbie Palmer This was the year Brad sold all of his cows and is not going to buy anymore. I visit with him regularly and they are both doing great.
Which one is the old rattler? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Doug and Eleanor Parker No word yet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joseph E. Poirier Joe lost his wife in 2021 and now has a significant other. He is retired from the residential appraisal business and is now producing a horse feed supplement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joy Schanz Had a great visit with Joy. Her son is running the farm and her grandson is getting involved.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greg and Isabel Schiff They are in Georgia but do not like it. I inquired as to why and Greg said there were too many red necks. He said if you were not a Republican then they did not think much of you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill and Margi Schindele Wolf Creek, Montana is still spinning away with these people. Margi is getting back as we write from a trip to Paraguay. Both of them sound good and just enjoying life.
Left to right: Margi, Kristin, Billy, Jamie and Bill Schindele
Margi and Bill Schindele ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary and Lesli Shelton Had a good visit with Gary but the economy is effecting their world. He has written several articles for his son who is the editor of Distinctly Montana. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brad Sherman Brad now lives back in Massachusetts. He got married again as of January 28, 2022 and sounds really happy. Way to go Brad!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ron and Becky Slayton ?? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack and Vicki Somppi Just got off the telephone with Jack Somppi. He told me he regularly visited with Tom Mattice so I am hopeful for a new photograph and maybe even a telephone number. Jack is now retired but still doing some consulting work.
Vicki and Jack Somppi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stan Stevens It was a real treat as always to visit with Stan Stevens. We talked about the house, the Milesnick cattle workings and the location of many folks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gary Temple and Marylee Moreland We are semi retired and live just outside of Joliet, Montana. The art business has slowed down with this wonderful President but we are working as best as we can in the market. We have a little sixteen and half acre place so we can have our deer stands and raise some alfalfa for them. It is just nice being away from the strains of Billings as the real estate taxes continued to increase.
Gary Temple and Marylee Moreland hunting from our ground blind. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- John and Debbie Tuomi
Debbie and John Tuomi It was great to catch up on everything as Debbie gave me a call. After school, John went to veterinarian school in Fort Collins. He had an older brother in Anchorage who had a practice and so they went up. After a few years Anchorage was a little too big so they moved to Palmer and started their own clinic. About six years ago they sold the clinic but John got bored with the supposed retirement and starting working with other veterinarians again. Debbie is going to send some more photograhs later. She wants her contact information kept confidential but it will be available by contacting me. glt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jim and Anita Vaskey
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 Abbott, Rich and Nora 1093 Cedar Ridge Road Kendrick, Idaho 83537 Telephone: 208-289-8378 Email: cedarsam@tds.net |
 Anderson, Mark and Pam 2900 Science Ridge Road Sterling, Illinois 61081 Email: maandrsn@t6b.com |
 Ausk, Jim and Jo 2992 Daystar Drive Billings, Montana 59102 Telephone: 406-665-5732 Email: jimausk@yahoo.com |
 Baker, Lloyd and Mary Ann 23509 S. E. 252 Court Maple Valley, Washington 98038 Home Telephone: 425-432-9798 Cell: 206-498-9732 Email: bakerlma51@comcast.net |
 Barce, Warren (September 13, 1952-August 7, 1998) Warren was an Associate Professor of Business at MSU-Northern at the time of his death. I am sure Warren would smile when in reading his obituary it read: "He was affiliated with Delta Sigma Phi..." Really, I would say it was an obsession, a great guy. |
 Benz, Dave and Jean 4516 77th Avenue Court N.W. Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 Telephone: 253-649-0389 Email: dave.r.benz@gmail.com |
 Biehl, Randy and Coleen 809 West Hallmark Lane Missoula, Montana 59801 Randy's cell: 406-788-0743 Colleen's cell: 406-788-6253 Email: randy4@bresnan.net |
 Bleth, John and Sue 10 Olive Drive P. O. Box 333 Colstrip, Montana 59323 John's Cell: 406-740-1015 Sue's Cell: 406-740-1016 Email:johnsue_72@msn.com |
 Cameron, Mark and Lucrecia Santa Ana, California 92707 Telephone: 714-556-4078 Email:mjc10225@yahoo.com |
Carlson, Ron (Deceased) |
 Carter, Thomas 54 Thomas Lane Lewistown, Montana 59457 Telephone: 406-538-8011 Cell: 406-366-1639 Email: thomascarter5@gmail.com |
| Colburn, Dale P. P. O. Box 101 Olga, Washington 98279-0101 Telephone: 360-376-6285 |
 Dellwo, Dennis and Cathy 312 Ninth Avenue N. W. Choteau, Montana 59422 Dennis Cell:406-570-2772 Email:cddellwo@msn.com |
 Dietrich, William H. 22901 Virginia Avenue Minerva, Ohio 44657 Telephone: 330-705-8042 Email:wdiet1970@hotmail.com |
| Dockery, Kevin? 3209 Friar Lane Garland, Texas 75044 Telephone: 972-530-9624 |
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Ersness, Cal (Deceased) |
Gallup, Jackson (Deceased) |
| Grammens, Ron (Ron was Ted Milesnick's big brother.) 3134 New Hope Drive Billings, Montana 59102 Telephone: 406-656-4214 Email: |
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 Hamilton, Melvin A. P. O. Box 986 Three Forks, Montana 59752 Cell: 406-589-7686 Email: tflodge73@aol.com |
 Helmer, Bob (Deceased) 1029 Fifth Avenue North Wolf Point, Montana 59201 Telephone: 406-653-3149 Email: |
 Judge, Mike and Elvie White-Judge 805 South Saranac Avenue Mesa, Arizona 85208 Telephone: 406-670-2613 Email:michaeljudgellc@yahoo.com |
  Jupka, Dennis and Pat 938 Expedition Trail Helena, Montana 59602 Telephone:406-449-6445 Dennis's Cell: 406-431-1018 Email: djupka@yahoo.com |
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 Killorn, Randy J. and Kathy 715 Wagner Street S. W. Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 Telephone: 218-246-2570 Email:randykillorn@gmail.com |
 Kleffner, Dorothy P. O. Box 6127 San Rafael, California 94903 Home: 415-927-4227 Cell: 415-847-0770 Email: dorothykleffner@gmail.com |
 Laber, Steve and Jean Summer: 3820A Saxony Place Missoula, Montana 59808 Winter: 10963 South Turtle Dove Drive Goodyear, Arizona 85338 Cell: 406-396-5319 Email: SJLaber@earthlink.net |
LaFrance, Dan |
Larimer, Dave (Deceased) |
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 Lewis, Bill 34134 Highway 201 Fairview, Montana 59221 Telephone: 406-798-3611 Email:whl@midrivers.com |
 Lowman, Ben (1946-2007) |
Lowman, Tom Somewhere in Florida? |
 Mattice, Tom and Margie 152 Higman Park Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Telephone: 574-276-6849 Email: llogress@aol.com |
| McArthur, Dan |  McClurg, Mike 3924 Killdeer Lane Billings, Montana 59102 Telephone: 406-855-4994 Email: mcclurg777@gmail.com |
McDonough, Brad (BJ) |
| McDonough, Pete |  Milesnick, Ted and Patti 4876 East Sagewood Drive Boise, Idaho 83716 Telephone: 208-342-7918 Ted's cell: 208-869-9064 Email: tpmilesnick@msn.com |
 Milesnick, Tom and Mary Kay 5805 Dry Creek Road Belgrade, Montana 59714 Telephone: 406-388-4180 Email:mkmtom@gmail.com |
| Miller, Rodney K. and Patsy Middleton, Wisconsin |
 Milkovich, Tom and Anne P. O. Box 45 162 Chicken Creek Road Clyde Park, Montana 59018 Office: 406-686-4608 Home: 406-686-4080 Tom's Cell: 406-581-5252 Email: tkm@montana.com |
  Mistowski, Joe and Harriet 267 Conanicus Avenue Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835 Telephone: 401-423-3041 Email: mistowski@cox.net |
 Morrison, Doug and Debbie 623 Meadowlark Lane Worland, Wyoming 82401 Telephone: 307-347-8322 Email:dougmo@rtconnect.net |
 Nugent, Terry and Laurie 102 Centennial Lane Townsend, Montana 59644 Telephone: 406-266-3886 Email: ttnugentclaire@gmail.com |
Nyquist, Pete |
| O'Leary, Paul and Vickie 4609 12th Street, N.E. Great Falls, Montana 59404 Telephone: 406-453-8785 Email: pwvwoleary@gmail.com |
 Olson, Tom and Jean 5486 Fireweed Loop Helena, Montana 59602 Telephone: 406-697-1561 Email:olytmo@gmail.com |
 Palmer, Brad and Debbie 8 Big Horn Drive Livingston, Montana 59047 Telephone: 406-223-0262 Email: dandbpalmer77@yahoo.com |
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Pederson, Leslie H. and Julie (Note: Les passed away on October 23, 2023 in Missoula, Montana.) |
 Poirier, Joseph E. and Terri 1034 Cinnamon Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97404 Telephone: 541-554-5577 Email:info.gremida@comcast.net |
| Remus, Keli M. and Elaine 16411 Country Club Drive Burlington, Washington 98233 Telephone: Email:keliremus@live.com |
 Schanz, Larry (1950-2017) and Joy 44 Schanz Lane Ryegate, Montana 59074 Telephone: 406-568-2298 Email:lrjnschanz@midrivers.com |
 Schiff, Greg and Isabel 2331 Barrett Cottage Place Marietta, Georgia 30066 Topeka, Kansas 66614 Telephone: 785-501-8165 Email: gris92@sbcglobal.net |
 Schindele, Bill and Margi 1600 Rogers Creek Road P. O. Box 123 Wolf Creek, Montana 59648 Montana Cell: 406-461-4864 Email: rogerscreek@gmail.com |
 Shelton, Gary and Lesli 11505 Highway 2 East P. O. Box 141 Havre, Montana 59501 Telephone: 406-265-3620 Cell: 406-680-2369 Email:flatbrokeranch@itstriangle.com |
 Sherman, Brad J. 342 Main Street Easthampton, MA 01027 Telephone: 406-750-2096 Email: bshermn@msn.com |
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Slayton, Ron and Becky |
 Somppi, Jack and Vicki 23631 Fifth Avenue West Bothell, Washington 98021 Cell: 206-790-0567 Email: jacksomppi@hotmail.com |
Stein, Peter B. |
 Stevens, Stan and Sandy 1560 S.W. Dyer Point Road Palm City, Florida 34990 Cell: 850-517-5883 Email: steamerstevens@aol.com |
Stocks, Jeff? |
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Troth, Bill "Pooh" Deceased 1992 |
Troth, Rich |
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Delta Sig Friends Just a word of simple disclosure as to the photographs displayed on this page. This page is for all of us to catch up as to our lives in the present. Photographs of the past will be subject to the content and integrity. I more than anyone was active in my college career but this page is for the current contact information. glt |
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November 30, 2022 On September 24, I happened to be down in Forsyth doing some archery elk hunting. We had walked into the Joseph Cafe for breakfast and I noticed a man seated at a table with two other people. I was sure I knew him but still decided to ask my outfitter if he knew the name of the man. He told me the name and I walked over to the table and introduced myself. The man was Al Kajin, whom I had not seen for fifty years. Al was from Dillon, Montana, and came to school at Bozeman for a brief stay. His future wife was from Dillon as well and then moved to Forsyth. He got back together with her and have been in Forsyth for man years.
So now the photograph is complete other than the Phi Delta who photo bombed the group portrait. glt June 29, 2018 So yesterday was my birthday and did I get a great gift. Ten years ago, Brad Palmer told me about running into Stan "Steamer" Stevens at his high school reunion in Livingston. So I called Stan and he told me how he was just going to show up one day with no warning. Well I never heard anything more and he moved from Virginia. I have to comment how there are a lot of "ghost Delta Sigs" who all of a sudden call me out of the blue. Brad Palmer told me about their 50th high school reunion coming up this weekend. I kind of felt we might see Stan but he was kind of doubtful. I told him to call me if Stan would show up for I would drive up to see him. Brad called last night and Stan was coming to the reunion but had a bad experience with a terrible hail storm near Colorado Springs. They had their motorhome badly damaged and so they limped back to Alabama which is the home for the maker of it. It took about a week but they got it repaired. Stan was offered a new assignment where he went to Florida to work on three versions of F-35. He decided to retire in 2014 and liked the Florida area and settled in Palm City, Florida. So the long and short of it was I got a telephone call last night and when I saw the caller ID, all I could shout over the telephone was "Steamer!!" We had a great visit for over an hour to just catch up. I told him there was a list of guys who wanted to talk with them including Rich Abbott and Ted Milesnick. He told me he would call them but remember you guys have a telephone as well. Anyway a great birthday present!
Note: I have been asked about Larry Shorthill. Someone thought he lives in Helena. Does anyone have his contact information? glt June 9, 2018
Yup, it has been 44 years for Ted and Patti Milesnick. November 23, 2017
1971 Sailors Ball Ol' Hamill comes through with this great photograph, and I am quoting from his text, "When Christ was a pup and the rocks weren't hard. Happy Thanksgiving." November 1, 2017 Well we are completing some of our goals for current photographs. Bill Lewis and I were trying to pick out people who we thought might be brothers on Monday but were wrong. The ones we had picked we thought might have had a tougher life than us but again we were wrong for they were not there. See what happens when you get two old Delta Sigs together and they start thinking. Just a subtle hint, we would really appreciate a photograph from John and Deb Tuomi. Slight news alert for the Tazmanian Devils aka Joe and Harriet Mistowski are traveling through Montana on a whirlwind trip to winterize their place in Lima. From there who knows for they are here in Montana until November 10. Just got this wonderful photograph from Randy and Colleen Biehl. Randy has now started his own appraisal business in Missoula. Talked with Colleen and they sounded good but busy.
October 30, 2017 Walked into the church for Larry's funeral to sign the book and turned around to immediately recognize those eyes of a brother I had not seen for almost 40 years, Bill Lewis. Later Brad and Debbie Palmer also showed up for the service. Unfortunately John and Debbie Tuomi were not able to come down for the service but I pressured Tom Olson to see if we could get a photograph of them for the Delta Sig page.
Bill Lewis and Gary Temple
Left to right: Bill Lewis, Gary Temple, Marylee Moreland, Brad Palmer and Debbie Palmer. October 25, 2017 I am sorry but it was just pointed out to me of these two shocking entries in the obituary column.
Larry Ralph Schanz, of Ryegate, passed away on Oct. 22, 2017, at Billings Clinic, after a battle with cancer. Larry was born to Ralph and Mildred (Helmerichs) Schanz on April 3, 1950. He grew up on the family farm south of Ryegate in the Big Coulee. He attended the ’79 School House through seventh grade, then continued his education in Ryegate, graduating in 1967. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman, where he graduated with an Ag business degree in 1971. He married Joy Tuomi in 1971 in Augusta, Montana, and then the couple made their home in Havre, where he worked at the Federal Land Bank. In 1976, they made the move back to the family farm in the Big Coulee, where he resided until his death. Farming was his passion; he believed in instilling a hard work ethic in his children and grandchildren. He always felt you earn what you get and take responsibility for one’s actions. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Schanz; and brother-in-law Jim McCombs. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joy; his daughter, Kim (Ryan) Murry of Chula Vista, California; his son, Jeff (Marti) of Billings; his grandchildren, Cameron and Caden; his mother, Mildred (Chuck); his sister, Judy (Don) Olson of Gaston, Oregon; and sister Sandy McCombs of Billings; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Ryegate. _____________ Another one I did not know but knew the award.
William “Bill” Carroll, passed away at the age of 71, on Oct. 21, 2017. Bill was born Sept. 22, 1946, to Wayne and Rose (Zahn) Carroll in Minot, North Dakota. His family moved from North Dakota to Montana in 1956. Bill graduated from Central High in 1964. He attended Montana State University (Bozeman) and was enrolled in the ROTC program while pursuing a degree in accounting. After graduating and receiving his degree, Bill was stationed, with the U.S. Army, in Georgia. There, he earned his master's degree from the University of Georgia. Throughout Bill's 8.5 years of service in the military, he completed two tours in Vietnam, from 1969-1971, as a U.S. Army Airborne ranger-infantry officer with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He earned two purple hearts, two bronze stars, and several other distinguished medals. Bill is survived by his son Joe Carroll, daughter Kaycee Carroll and her children Dylan, Payton and Kaitlyn; his siblings Phyllis Walter (Wally), Lois Geertz, Pat Carroll (Diana), and Sally Peralez (Dave). Family and friends are invited to pay their last respects at Smith's Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th Street, Billings MT 59101 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, and Friday before the funeral. The funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 27, at 12:30 p.m. at Smith Downtown Chapel. The burial will take place at 2 p.m., at the Yellowstone National Cemetery, 55 Buffalo Trail Rd, Laurel, MT 59044.
May 16, 2017 Thanks so much to Paula Mistowski for providing us with the photographs of the "Gilligan's Island Caravan" this last February. Tom Milkovich and Tom Carter made their maiden sailing voyage. Tom Carter commented how he had been invited on cruise ship tours but was not interested. He said the Mistowski cruise was just absolutely wonderful. They would sail along the islands and stop each night for evening meals and the replenishment of "supplies."
May 15, 2017 Another news flash from Jim and Anita Vaskey!
March 13, 2017 Another news flash as Steve Laber said he had an email from Tom Milkovich and finally decided to call me with his information.
January 12, 2017 This morning I got up just shy of 4:00 A.M. and wondered again what I was doing? Thirty Arriving down the road, I looked at one of my favorite new goose hunting venues. Equipment
Looking at the hunting venue this morning there was just one little variable. The variable was the
GLT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ June 17, 2016 "And Cal Ersness comes home ... "
Left to right: Joe Mistowski, Bill Schindele, Tom Milkovich and Corwin Ersness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 10, 2016 Just got a call from Towski, there will be a service for Cal Ersness in Bozeman on the 17th or 18 of this month. Specific plans to be announced. Joe will be in Montana on Sunday, June 12 so call him on his cell phone. March 23, 2016 Joe Mistowski called with a heavy heart to inform me of the passing of Cal Ersness. All they know for now is he has been cremated and his brother was going to North Carolina to bring him back for a future ceremony. As information is given we will pass it on. glt
Commentary only: The other day I had a telephone conversation with a fraternity brother and his wife about memories. I can speak from experience of having a very good time in college but also developing wonderful friendships. Little would we realize how important these friendships would be come later in life. After one telephone conversation, the brother on the other end exclaimed how he just had to tell me how important those fraternity years were to him. I gulped and thought of how my one sister in law’s husband just snarls when he sees me walk over to his real brother to have a conversation. He does not understand the importance of the fraternity relationship we all had. To this day I am very proud of the fact how I can pick up the telephone to call my big brother. After months of not visiting we take right off again. Life was and is still very good. Glt
Tom Messick (1934-2014) I just read in the paper this morning about the passing of Tom Messick. My first memory of Tom Messick was through DeMolay and Masonic Lodge in Bozeman where I got to know him. Also for many years he was the head of the Career Placement Office at Montana State University. When I was attempting to get myself prepared for the job market I consulted with him. He told me to take at least two Commerce heading courses thus he could let me use the services of the Career Placement Office as I was not a Commerce major. Tom and Teri were just great people and have the greatest children. During summer quarter of my senior year I house sat their home for one month. He always met you with a great big smile and sincerity. Again while reading the paper in 2006, I found out where Tom and Teri had been riding with another couple in a car coming back from White Sulphur Springs. The two men were in the front seat and the ladies were in the back. Tragically while coming down the road a truck turned left and they t-boned it whereby even with the two women in seat belts they were killed from the impact. Walking into the hospital his first response was even after all of the car crash business was, "Sure it took this for you to come see me." He always looked out for the house and I am sure there were in the past history many differences of opinion about the course of the house with him. But still he was just a great person. glt
Memphis, Tenn. — Tom Messick passed away on Aug. 7, 2014, in Memphis, Tenn., with his children at his side. He was born on July 6, 1934, to Claude H. and Katherine Messick and grew up in Edgar, Mont. Tom served his country in the Navy and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Coast Guard Reserves. He was a graduate of Montana State University and it was there he met and married Theresa “Teri” Johnson in 1959. Teri predeceased him in 2006. For more than 20 years, Tom truly enjoyed working with students in his capacity as the Career Placement Director at MSU. His pastimes included fishing, golfing and attending Bobcat football and basketball games. He was one of MSU’s greatest fans! Tom’s trademarks were his laughter, generosity and kindness to others. Mostly, his love for his family is how he’ll be remembered. Tom leaves his daughter, Vickie (Mike) Morrissey and his son, Steve (Liz) Messick; his five grandchildren, Andy, Dan, Kate, Sean and Amber; and his sisters, Sue (Don) Cahill and Betty (Herb) Kindsfater. A private celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date.
Robert Harold “Bob” Wilson Robert Harold "Bob" Wilson, 66, of Townsend, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. He was born to A.H. "Harold" and Marie A. "Toni" (Milesnick) Wilson Oct. 25, 1947 in Bozeman. Bob was raised in the Gallatin Gateway area, graduated from Bozeman High School in 1966. He attended Montana State University after his graduation from high school. Bob and Shirley Scalese were married at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cut Bank, Mont. on June 12, 1971.
December 22, 2013
Hi All, Its been so long since I wrote, its been a pretty crazy life. Its been great to receive the updates and hear about your lives. I was pretty sick for some years in there. It was a lot of struggle to get through the worst of it. I went down hard in '96 and spent many years in bed struggling to survive. My health is very good now, the medications work well and have few side effects now, and my system has rebounded well. I am left with a low energy level, far below other people my age. So I have not been able to return to work, but am able to take a class or see friends for dinner. I can travel as long as I'm cautious how I spend my energy budget. When you don't hear from me, its not a lack of interest, but a lack of energy. I just can't begin to keep up with all I want to do. I live near San Francisco. I chose this for the medical care for my condition. But I love it too. I live near hills and open space to walk in. I need some wild land near me, it must be my rural roots. I suffocate trying to live in a tall building. But I love the things a city has to offer too, and this is one wacky city. I love the kinds of theater and talks and people and ideas you can hear, and the foods from around the world. This city is tolerant of many kinds of people, and you can find your own. I lived in LA for some years after Bozeman. LA was love/hate for me. I loved the opportunities, but the city was hard for me to live in. The bay are is a better fit for me. I am dating someone now, Rick and I have been together about 2 years. We're having a lot of fun. We're going to Hawaii in January, and Spain in April. Its been a long time since I dated. I have someone to play with and am taking full advantage. We went to Europe a year and a half ago. There were lots of days when I couldn't get out of bed, just needing to rest. Rick has learned to make sure I have food, and then head out on his own for a while, then back to share what he saw. I don't see everything, but I see a lot more than if I stayed home. In Spain we'll travel slowly, with options for down days. Rick is patient and kind and easygoing, with similar interests, we seem to have fun wherever we go. We laugh a lot, with lots to talk about. It makes the down times easier to handle. I didn't raise any children, that just didn't work out. I gave a child up for adoption when I was in high school. I searched for her some years later, and we are good friends. She has a husband and 3 gorgeous smart daughters, the oldest turns 16 today. The relationship is different than being a Mom and Grandmother, but it is fun. It is so great to be able to watch them grow, to know that they are all ok. I just wonder how my daughter can be 43 when I feel like I'm 45 (until I look in the mirror). I'm sorry for not writing sooner. I can just barely keep up with my life as it is. Then last year, late November, I broke my right arm (that's a good excuse, right?). I had surgery for plates and pins, and got a frozen shoulder (its a bad thing). I couldn't drive my stick shift car until April. I got the shoulder thawed about late May. Rick was a great help to me then, I don't know what I would have done. So my life has been crazy, but very full and fun too. I've had interesting jobs and traveled a lot. Its all in the attitude. Fun is where you find it. So love and holiday cheers to you all! Dorothy (Kleffner) October 25, 2013 Rich and Nora Abbott were here for a nice visit but it was a needed visit to work on my database program for the gallery. We had a great time and are planning a June, 2014, visit to Yellowstone National Park. Kind of a humorous story evolved around how we had told some of our local friends how certain brothers were just like the ones in the movie "Animal House." For example and obviously, John Belushi was definitely Joe Mistowski. So some friends asked me about Rich Abbott and I had to think for a moment. Finally I said, " Well he was the Chapter President but did not become a gynecologist." Rich brought the 1972 composite photograph of the house. If you would like to print out a high resolution image for your own use, click here.
September 14, 2013
Kathy and Randy Killorn were here at the gallery for a really nice visit. They are now retired and live north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota in Finnish country. |
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September 6, 2013
Theodore “Ted” Justus Benson, age 74, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive, Montana. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at The Soldier’s Chapel in Big Sky, Montana with Chaplain Cliff Gronneberg officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in The Soldier’s Chapel Cemetery in Big Sky. A reception for family and friends will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Bozeman Lodge at1547 North Hunters Way in Bozeman. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Ted was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi and “Les Bouffons” fraternities. During college Ted met the love of his life, Jo Ann Crawley and they were united in marriage on December 28, 1960. Ted was sworn in to the United States Army National Guard by his father, who was the regimental commanding officer. He enrolled in the ROTC program, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant. He became stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky and later at Fort Ord, California where he worked as a tank commander. Ted returned to Bozeman after the birth of their first child, Theodore, Jr. and soon after, Michael was born. While living in Bozeman, Ted worked for J & E Market and Heeb’s Market as the assistant manager. In 1969, he began his career at Montana State University as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid, and also assisting with all the events at the Fieldhouse and Stadium. He later retired in November of 1995 after 26 years. In 1998, Ted retired from the National Guard with over 41 years of service!
Ted was very active in his sons’ endeavors and he also loved being able to watch his grandsons in all of their sport activities. Ted was also very involved in his community and helping it grow. He was a member of the Optimist Club for over 40 years and was in charge of running the Christmas tree lot. He was a member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Mizpah Shrine, Masonic Lodge #18, and the Chamber of Commerce/Military Affairs. Ted will always be remembered as a great example to everyone concerning the importance of serving others. Ted had a great sense of humor, he enjoyed playing cribbage, listening to Paul Harvey and socializing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Simpson.
Ted is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jo Ann of Bozeman; two sons, Theodore (Jackie) Benson, Jr. of Winder, Georgia and Michael (Kathy) Benson of Glendive; two grandsons, Bryan and Bryce Benson; one step-granddaughter, Stacey (Gavin) Lennan; two step-great-grandchildren, Jameea and Brayden; one sister, Peggy Evans of Globe, Arizona; two brothers, William (Sue) Benson Jr. of Bozeman and Scott Benson of West Yellowstone, Montana and numerous nieces and nephews. July 23, 2013 Not the best news but a couple of brothers have had losses. Debbie Palmer told me Brad's mother, passed away on July 6, 2013 and did not want a ceremony. Sometime this week the family is going to have a private memorial. She was just one of those special people one encounters in their lives. As well a significant chapter patriarch in my life, Stan Milesnick, passed away on July 21, 2013. The funeral will be in Bozeman at the Catholic Church on Main Street at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, July 26, 2013. The internment will follow at the cemetery on the east end of Bozeman with a reception at the Best Western Gran Tree Inn at 12:30 P. M.. I found the following article from 2011 about Stan Milesnick. I can remember him telling about stopping in villages to confiscate any weapons and finding beautiful shotguns from the villagers. They then had to pile them up and drive over them with a tank. Stan was just such a special part of my life for with he and Joyce I got to know Ted, Tom, Sue, Sally and Jan. Cherished memories of such wonderful people who became the fruits of their hard work. Bozeman Daily Chronicle Belgrade's Stan Milesnick Receiveds Army's Distinguished Service Cross By Andy Malby, Belgrade News Stan Milesnick is a modest man. His "extraordinary heroism" in the Battle of the Bulge earned him the second-highest decoration a member of the U.S. Army can receive - the Distinguished Service Cross, which only 14 Montanans have received. The award will be pinned on him next week, nearly 67 years after the fact.
Milesnick's Company B was holed up near a crossroads southeast of Rocherath. The tanks arrived in a column of five, accompanied by German infantry, and Milesnick's men began taking them out, he said. The first was doused in gasoline and ignited. The second withstood a bazooka round but succumbed to a string of land mines. "The third one was dead," he said. "The hatch was open and the crew was gone." The fourth V2 continued rolling toward the company, covering German infantry and spraying machine gun fire at Milesnick and his men. It was no more than 20 feet away now."The regimental supply handed me a bazooka and two rounds of ammo," Milesnick said. "I hit it and it stopped dead. The hatch flew open and the crew went out on the opposite side." The fifth tank stopped and began backing up, he said. "I loaded the bazooka and handed it to the mail clerk. He stopped it dead and that crew evacuated, too."
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June 11, 2013 Saw Jim Dusenberry at a little family get together for his brother's new grandson. He and I were talking about Jim Weaver, does anyone know his whereabouts? Also note Brad Sherman has headed east, please note his new contact information. Rich and Nora Abbott have been "flying" through this area from time to time. Have not heard a word from Mike Judge who we suspect went to Arizona. As like everyone, saw Becky Mackin Slayton at Costco. She told me how Ron has now gotten engaged in team roping when they spend their January's in Hawaii. We missed the Milkovich branding and have heard no news or photos. |
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May 7, 2013 For the past five springs I have documented with my camera some local brandings. Each time they always make me smile and think of my first branding at the Milesnick ranch in 1970. I can remember fondly the work and the smells but more importantly it was the people. |
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November 1, 2012 I just got a message left on our telephone this morning from Joe Mistowski, as
October 8, 2012 Just got this email from Mark Anderson, here are some of his comments from his email to me. "Hello Gary,
From Jim Ausk
Another flash from David Benz. When he was a freshman at Roskie Hall in 1967, his RA
March 30, 2012
Bob Helmer as of 2002, the photograph is a copy from a printout but it is surely Bob. March 22, 2012 Through a comedy of errors on my part we finally got the contact Here he is in Breckenridge, Colorado at 11,000 feet on Peak7.
Margie and Tom Mattice
Tom Mattice enjoying the snow, the hot tub should be very, very close.
Ala Tom Mattice today. March 19, 2012 I did get ahold via telephone, Bob Helmer who does not have a cell phone or email. He is a March 17, 2012 Stopped by Wolf Creek, Montana to visit with Maury and Kathy Hamill after along time to say the least.
Left to right: Maury Hamill, Kathy Hamill, Marylee Moreland and Gary Temple. March 17, 2012 Somppi just emailed me about the two hidden faces in the group photograph in front of the house. He thinks it is very likely 1971. March 3, 2012
News flash as Somppi contacted me. Back row is his daughter, Ariel and her husband, Aaron. Front row left to right: Daughter in law to March 1, 2012
Ah yes, now we have the "mystery lady" of record. Brad and Debbie Palmer joined March 1, 2012 Well, I am behind as I need to send a letter to Pete Nyquist as he does not have email. Still living near Got the address for Pete Nyquist and will call him tonight. glt Pending News Flash! Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012 We just had Jim Ausk call me with his email and will be sending photographs. He was known Jim was not sure if he could remember me or not even though I told him about
Joe and Harriet Mistowski back in the Big Sky in January, 2012.
Mike McClurg joins us.
Left to right: Gary Temple, Joe Mistowski, Harriet Mistowski, Marylee Moreland and Mike McClurg Joe and Harriet Mistowski sent this Christmas letter from Mark Anderson.
New photographs from Lloyd and Mary Ann Baker.
Mary Ann and Lloyd Baker
Mary Ann and Lloyd Baker
Mike McClurg Some more information from Dennis Dellwo. Also check out how we got information about
November 26, 2011
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Dennis Dellwo came through with a picture but not one yet of his family but I think we will get it soon. November 16, 2011 Just got ahold of Denny Dellwo and his information is updated with a promise Randy Biehl called me and during our conversation he felt the person we labeled as You know after repeated emails they do respond. The latest as you will see is Mark
Another flash, talked with Debbie Morrison, wife of Doug Morrison so we should have some more Another flash from Gary Shelton and his family.
Bill Dietrich is now on the board!! Also Greg Schiff and Mark Cameron. All Here is another one!
Doug and Eleanor Parker Well here is another one, I got the contact information for Bill Lewis. Give him a shout! Well Bleth definitely gets the award this week for this photograph.
Doug Parker!!! Doug Parker just called and gave me his current information. He worked for PPL in Colstrip for about six years with Tom Olson. Then in 1991, he moved out to Oregon where he worked as an engineer for Portland General Electric. He and his wife have four kids who all are around the Oregon area. He is retired now and thinking about possibly coming back to Montana. Also, Bleth told me about Doug Morrison living in Worland, Wyoming so I found his address and telephone number. We will get his email as well. Apparently he has lived in Worland for about twenty years or so, according to Bleth. October 29, 2011 Well, the news flashes continue. First, Ted Milesnick showed up on Wednesday here at the gallery and we had a great time as always.
From there I went on with information from Ted to then contact Bob Wilson who is in Townsend. Currently he does not have email but will get it going again. He and Shirley have lived near Townsend for about ten years. They have two daughters, one in Townsend and one in East Helena. They also have three grandsons. Shirley runs a quilt shop in Townsend. Bob does not have cattle right now but still has a farming operation. Then Bob brought up some other names such as Jim Weaver who is retired in Missoula, Tom Lowman who is in Florida. Tom Lowman's brother , Ben recently passed away. Bob then told me about Ray Schmidt who he believes is in Miles City. Ray was before my time but I am going to contact him as well. There is still the usual ones contacted who do not respond but this is there decision. Finally got the right telephone number for Tom Milesnick and called him. As well got his correct email address. Say, I went to the Milesnick Ranch website and found some photographs, here we go:
October 22, 2011 Will wonders never cease!!
October 17, 2011 Brenda Gallup Whitaker called me this afternoon. Jackson Gallup, her husband passed away on March 15, 2003 from stomach cancer. Just for a little bit of background on Jackson. He spent his freshman year at West Point and then decided to continue on at Montana State University. After graduating he went on to school at the University of Arizona Law School where he graduated with honors. During law school he was in the Army National Guard as a miliatary policeman. He and Brenda met in 1973 when Jackson was studying for his bar exam and they were married in 1975. They lived in Tucson for thirty years where he practiced law specializing in labor and estate planning. He also received his LLM in tax law from the University of Denver. They have two children, Rich and Taryan. Rich is in Tucson and is a production manager for a coffee company. Taryan is in New York where she is an attorney. His widow Brenda retired as a second grade teacher. She is now remarried as of September 10, 2011 as Brenda Gallup Whitaker and would invite any calls or emails. She will be sending me some photographs to post of their lives together.
October 16, 2011 Another news flash, the Schanz's came through with a picture as well.
October 14, 2011 Jim Dusenberry and I just figured out how to spell as we did not have Les Pederson's last name right. He is in Helena and we are awaiting his contacting me. Talked with Terry Nugent today, graduated in 1969. He and his wife have lived in Townsend, Montana for about thirty years and are both retired school teachers. They are now teaching in pre-school. glt
Terry Nugent said he would get Bob Wilson's information, graduated in 1969.
Jim Dusenberry and Gary Temple ------------------------------------------- Tom Olson stopped in to say he could not meet with us for he and Jean were watching the Cat game but promised to come back with a photograph for this page. ------------------------------------ We saw Jim and Marilyn Dusenberry in Bozeman at our niece's wedding, Desta Dusenberry the daughter of Gerry Dusenberry, Jim's brother. Soon I should have a photograph of he and I at the wedding. Also, Jim Dusenberry told me Les Pederson was in Helena where he owned a nursery about a year ago or so. We will follow up on this one as well. Jim told me he thought Pete Nyquist had been teaching in Townsend. Jim, said he thought Jackson Gallup had been an attorney in the military after school and we are going to search this out as well. Jim, also several years had seen Doug Parker who was working in Helena. Now his status is unknown. Raabbuuuiiiiittttt!
Left photograph: Rich and Nora Abbott stopped by the gallery while traveling through here for some family business. Nothing changed just the same great guy we all remembered from before.
Right photograph left to right: Gary Temple, Mike Judge and Rich Abbott Not to be outdone, Judge is a photogenic animal to say the least!! Seriously you might remember he was Rich's little brother in the house with lots of stories and giggles. We had a great evening of just being back together. Mike Judge is going to move to Mesa, Arizona sometime this fall but will appear in the nice months back here in Montana.
Mike Judge and his friend, Elvie White
I am telling you right now the front row of the above photograph is much better looking than the back row. Further clarification: I had one email asking me to take him off of my overall mailing list. Please note, unless you ask me individually to add August 18, 2010 Well look who came through, actually I think it was Becky Slayton.
Ron and his son, James who is a civil engineer with KLJ Engineering in Helena, Montana. August 17, 2010 Commentary first from the webmaster. Here we go again with "Oh yes I am going to send or get you photographs............Uh huh." Let's see now this includes Ron Grammens, "Joe Cool" Slayton and his wife, "Steamer" Stevens guilty as charged, and oh yes "Rabbit" Abbett as well. Now Becky did assure me she was going to bring Ron Slayton down to the gallery for some free coffee. While he will be down here sipping away we will also take him downstairs and get a portrait taken. He still cleans up pretty good. Looky, looky here!!!!
Kathy and Randy Killorn on the Beartooth Pass here in Montana. July, 2010 July 9, 2010
July 8, 2010 Was talking with Rich Abbott today. Then later I called Stan Stevens because we could not remember how to spell Joe Poirier's last name. As usual, Stanley corrected us. Nothing has changed. I did a search on dogpile.com for Abbott thought he was in Oregon. Whamo there he was and I visited with his wife. Joe hopefully will be giving me a call later as he was gone to a meeting. See his information below. We are still looking for Doug Parker. glt Another one, take a look at finding Randy Killorn.
H is a photograph of the Dennis and Pat Jupka brood. glt
July 7, 2010 Hey, hey, hey!! Looky here who sent their photograph, John and Sue Bleth.
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Left to right: Tom Milkovich, Mike Judge, Tom Carter, Harriett Mistowski, Joe Mistowski and Gary Temple.
Harriet just sent us our Christmas Card and Easter Card combined. Sub SSN 722 Lieutenant Billy Schindele III
"Father-son and a day at sea out of Pearl Harbor. Seems like only yesterday I was teaching him to parallel park, now he drives a Sub." Bill Schindele ---Ben Lowman--- I found this obituary for Ben Lowman as follows: Ben was born Sept. 4, 1946, to Delbert and Evelyn Lowman, in Hamilton. A native Montanan, Ben grew up in Darby and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Montana State University. While in college, Ben spent several summers fighting wildfires as a smokejumper out of West Yellowstone. Upon graduation, Ben served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. For his valor in combat, Ben received three Bronze Stars, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart before returning to Colorado. After his service in the military, Ben married the love of his life, Jan Sletten, April 8, 1972. The couple moved to Missoula and Ben began his career with the U.S. Forest Service, working at the Missoula Technology and Development Center as a mechanical engineer. After 30 years Ben retired from the Forest Service in 2001. Ben was an avid outdoorsman spending every available moment pursuing his passions, which included fishing, hunting, horseback riding, ATV and snowmobiling. Ben and Jan shared their time and home in Missoula with many horses, including Ben's favorite horse, Maverick, and their loving companion, Sport, their yellow lab. Ben drew incredible joy from guiding family and friends to the remote family cabin he built with friends, showing them a small piece of the splendor of Montana. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jan Lowman; his son, Ron (Mandy) of Austin, Texas, and his daughter, Julie (Stuart) Wallace of Syracuse, Utah; his mother, Evelyn Lowman of Darby, his brother, Tom (Amy) Lowman of Oak Harbor, Wash. and sister, Nel (Jim) Buck of Hall; and several nieces and nephews. He is also remembered and will be missed by countless lifelong friends, and acquaintances who will remember his good humor and genuine kindness. There are men who can brighten a room, but Ben could brighten the skies of Montana. |
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