Leroy J. Whittle, 83, died Friday, January 30, 2004 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT of natural causes. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church In Glasgow, MT with Rev. Martin Mock officiating. Interment will be in Highland cemetery in Glasgow, MT. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy was born September 20, 1920 in Opheim, MT and was raised there as well. His parents were Robert Whittle and Sarah (Buffen) Whittle. He attended schools and graduated from Opheim High School in 1938. After high school he went to a CC camp in Belton, MT for 2 years, and then served in the army air force from 1940 to 1945. Leroy served in the South Pacific. After he finished his active service he retired from the Air Force Reserve. Leroy married Fern Risa on Opheim on December 16, 1945, They lived in Fort Peck where he worked at the Administration Building and in the Fort Peck Hotel. Leroy worked at the First Security Bank for 38 years. He also worked with the Boy Scouts and was treasurer of the Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed hunting with his children, and was man of many talents. Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers Fred, John, Charley, and Bob Whittle and his sisters Myrtle and Jean.
Survivors include: wife Fern Whittle of Glasgow, MT; sons, daughters, 8 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-grandchildren...
Leroy J. Whittle, 83, died Friday, January 30, 2004 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT of natural causes. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church In Glasgow, MT with Rev. Martin Mock officiating. Interment will be in Highland cemetery in Glasgow, MT. Bell Mortuary in Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Leroy was born September 20, 1920 in Opheim, MT and was raised there as well. His parents were Robert Whittle and Sarah (Buffen) Whittle. He attended schools and graduated from Opheim High School in 1938. After high school he went to a CC camp in Belton, MT for 2 years, and then served in the army air force from 1940 to 1945. Leroy served in the South Pacific. After he finished his active service he retired from the Air Force Reserve. Leroy married Fern Risa on Opheim on December 16, 1945, They lived in Fort Peck where he worked at the Administration Building and in the Fort Peck Hotel. Leroy worked at the First Security Bank for 38 years. He also worked with the Boy Scouts and was treasurer of the Lutheran Church for many years. He enjoyed hunting with his children, and was man of many talents. Leroy was preceded in death by his brothers Fred, John, Charley, and Bob Whittle and his sisters Myrtle and Jean.
Survivors include: wife Fern Whittle of Glasgow, MT; sons, daughters, 8 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-grandchildren...
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