BELFRY - Alfred Hergenrider was born on June 25, 1924, and passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, at the age of 84 at his home in Belfry. He was the eighth of nine children born to David and Sophia Hergenrider. Alfred attended school in Belfry, worked on the family farm and entered the military in 1944. Alfred served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Makin Island in the South Pacific. He married MayBelle Strobel on Aug. 9, 1943. They are the parents of six children.
After his military service ended in 1946, Alfred returned to farming until he retired in 1970. As a farmer, Alfred was concerned about conservation and completed several projects that earned him conservation recognition. Other sources of happiness for Alfred include his family and his grandchildren's many endeavors. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren compete in sporting events, rarely missing a game. Alfred was a lifetime member of St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He served on the Belfry School Board and in the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, his children. He is also survived by his grandchildren, and by his great-grandchildren. Alfred is also survived by two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Hergenrider; his granddaughter, Danyel Hergenrider Blood and her husband Zac Blood; his brother, Dave (Lydia) Hergenrider; and his sisters, Annie (Andy) Krum, Emma (Bill) Lehman, Lydia (John) Shlecht and Olga (Emanuel) Kraft.
Viewing for Alfred will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bridger, with interment following at the Belfry Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul's or St. John's Lutheran Church. Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
After his military service ended in 1946, Alfred returned to farming until he retired in 1970. As a farmer, Alfred was concerned about conservation and completed several projects that earned him conservation recognition. Other sources of happiness for Alfred include his family and his grandchildren's many endeavors. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren compete in sporting events, rarely missing a game. Alfred was a lifetime member of St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He served on the Belfry School Board and in the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, his children. He is also survived by his grandchildren, and by his great-grandchildren. Alfred is also survived by two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Hergenrider; his granddaughter, Danyel Hergenrider Blood and her husband Zac Blood; his brother, Dave (Lydia) Hergenrider; and his sisters, Annie (Andy) Krum, Emma (Bill) Lehman, Lydia (John) Shlecht and Olga (Emanuel) Kraft.
Viewing for Alfred will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bridger, with interment following at the Belfry Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul's or St. John's Lutheran Church. Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
BELFRY - Alfred Hergenrider was born on June 25, 1924, and passed away on Oct. 18, 2008, at the age of 84 at his home in Belfry. He was the eighth of nine children born to David and Sophia Hergenrider. Alfred attended school in Belfry, worked on the family farm and entered the military in 1944. Alfred served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Makin Island in the South Pacific. He married MayBelle Strobel on Aug. 9, 1943. They are the parents of six children.
After his military service ended in 1946, Alfred returned to farming until he retired in 1970. As a farmer, Alfred was concerned about conservation and completed several projects that earned him conservation recognition. Other sources of happiness for Alfred include his family and his grandchildren's many endeavors. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren compete in sporting events, rarely missing a game. Alfred was a lifetime member of St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He served on the Belfry School Board and in the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, his children. He is also survived by his grandchildren, and by his great-grandchildren. Alfred is also survived by two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Hergenrider; his granddaughter, Danyel Hergenrider Blood and her husband Zac Blood; his brother, Dave (Lydia) Hergenrider; and his sisters, Annie (Andy) Krum, Emma (Bill) Lehman, Lydia (John) Shlecht and Olga (Emanuel) Kraft.
Viewing for Alfred will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bridger, with interment following at the Belfry Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul's or St. John's Lutheran Church. Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
After his military service ended in 1946, Alfred returned to farming until he retired in 1970. As a farmer, Alfred was concerned about conservation and completed several projects that earned him conservation recognition. Other sources of happiness for Alfred include his family and his grandchildren's many endeavors. He spent many hours watching his grandchildren compete in sporting events, rarely missing a game. Alfred was a lifetime member of St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He served on the Belfry School Board and in the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, his children. He is also survived by his grandchildren, and by his great-grandchildren. Alfred is also survived by two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Hergenrider; his granddaughter, Danyel Hergenrider Blood and her husband Zac Blood; his brother, Dave (Lydia) Hergenrider; and his sisters, Annie (Andy) Krum, Emma (Bill) Lehman, Lydia (John) Shlecht and Olga (Emanuel) Kraft.
Viewing for Alfred will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bridger, with interment following at the Belfry Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul's or St. John's Lutheran Church. Memories and condolences may be made to the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
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