Alfred H. Schmitt, 81, of Frazer died Feb. 1, 2022. He was born Aug. 22, 1940, in Lustre, the third child of four born to Ludwig and Charlotte (Wichman) Schmitt. He lived his entire life in Lustre on the Schmitt farm. He graduated from Lustre Christian High School and attended Multnomah Bible College where he met Dorothy Glyshaw. They married Sept. 4, 1959, at Church of the Air in Billings. They had three children: Perry Schmitt, Craig Schmitt and Melenie Stone and all were raised in the “new house” on the original farm where he grew up. The EMB church was important to Alfred and Dorothy, and they attended this church their entire life. He was a part of “The Quartet” for many years, along with original members Don Traeholt, Ron Wall and Allen Wall. This quartet had changing members through the years, but was always a joy to listen to, including Schmeckfest. He was also a pilot and had a passion for flying. They, along with Vern and Pat Wiens, flew to Alaska on a great adventure. Remembering him checking on crops in his wooden-winged Mooney are some of his family’s favorite memories. Farming was everything to him. He was ready to farm this spring and was working on his farm plan up until a few weeks ago. Folks in the community referred to him as the “energizer bunny” because he never stopped and his passion for the farm and this church were at the top of his list. He also had a gift of drawing cars and designing things, whether it was a way to run the combine better or building a carport, he could fix anything. Words to describe him were talented, driven, funny, loyal, hardworking and honorable. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; sons, Perry Schmitt and Craig Schmitt; daughter Melenie Stone; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded i9n death by brothers, Erwin, Werner and Helmuth. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at the EMB Church in Lustre with Pastor Lee Button officiating. Burial was in the EMB Church Cemetery.

Anthony “Tony” Wise Spirit, 63, of Poplar died Jan. 29, 2022, at Poplar Hospital. He was born May 2, 1958, to Genevive Boxer and Owen Wise Spirit in Poplar. He was raised by his grandmother, Josephine Kidder Gray Hawk. He attended Poplar schools while growing up and finished with obtaining his G.E.D. at South Western Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque, N.M. He enjoyed his time there and he was an avid basketball player. He was very confident on the court and there was no stopping him once he had that ball in his hands. Throughout his life, he worked for A& S Industries, as a seasonal wildland firefighter, as a game warden, as a police officer and as a detention guard for the Fort Peck Tribes. He also completed Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena and the Federal Law Enforcement Training in Artesia, N.M. He obtained a certificate from each academy and was very proud of himself. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, going to powwows, traveling and listening to country music. He loved visiting with family and friends and talking about old times. He loved to have singing practice and sing with all the boys in the “Red Roc” drum group and traveling to different pow-wows to sing. He enjoyed spending time with his baby girl, Antoinette, in the summer. They would plant and grow tomatoes, water them and harvest them. He instilled in his children and grandchildren to never forget where their roots came from and to carry their last name “Wise Spirit” proudly. He is survived by his children, Benji Wise Spirit, Jason Wise Spirit, Antoinette Wise Spirit, Gerrie Herrera, Morning and Season Wise Spirit; 10 grandchildren; brother, Russell Boxer; and sisters, Beth With Bull, Mary Lou Azure, Madonna Azure, Lisa Boxer and Liz Graham. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Wise Spirit; and brothers, Harvey Wise Spirit and Michael Wise Spirit. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation will follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.