Frank Whitmus Jr.
Frank Allen Whitmus Jr., age 92, passed away Oct. 27, 2021, at his home in Sand Creek, west of Vida.
Frank was the fourth born of 11 children to Frank Sr. and Marjorie Whitmus and was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Wolf Point, Mont. He grew up on the Whitmus Homestead, established in 1913, and graduated from Wolf Point High School.
Frank married the love of his life, Doris Kuehne, on Dec. 6, 1953, in the midst of being drafted into the U.S. Army. As newlyweds, they were stationed in Colorado and California prior to Frank being sent off to the Korean War with his Sentry Dog Unit. He was deployed for a year and a half, where he and his dog, Rick, patrolled and protected the post and ammunition.
Upon returning from the service, they moved back to the farm, where they raised their two children, Steve and Dalinda. In 1966, Frank Jr. and Doris purchased the farm from his parents. He took great pride in his land, farming and raising cattle.
Frank never met a stranger; he loved to visit and was always available to help a neighbor in need. He will be remembered by many for his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved spending time with family, reconnecting with his army buddies at reunions, playing in the weekly men’s golf league, traveling, watching sports, history, reading the newspaper and telling stories.
For many years, he was the local Vigortone sales representative. Frank served on the Circle and Sand Creek School boards, McCone County ASCS board and 16 years on McCone County FSA board.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Doris; children, Steve and Dalinda (Chuck) Randolph; grandchildren, Tim (Jodi) Boysun, Alisha Whitmus, Nicole and Danielle Randolph; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, William, Donald (AnnaMae), Dorothy and James (Pat); sister- in-law, Delores Whitmus; many dear nieces and nephews; and countless friends and neighbors.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Helen (Raymond Martin, Reuben) Berg, Connie (Peyton) Terry and Lloyd Whitmus; sister-in-law, Helen Whitmus; and brother-in-law, Jim Mill.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Funeral service will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. A luncheon will take place after the service followed by the burial at the Vida Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.
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