Leo Waldhausen
Funeral services for Leo E. “Buddy” Waldhausen, 81, will be Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the Bethel Community Church in Culbertson, Mont., with Pastor Jack “Scotty” Scotson officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Buddy will be laid to rest at the Hillside Cemetery in Culbertson, Mont. Military Honors will be presented by the American Legion Post 81 from Culbertson, Mont., and representatives from the U.S. Army Funeral Honors Team. A luncheon will follow services at the Bethel Community Church for a time of fellowship. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont., is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.
Leo “Buddy” Waldhausen entered into his eternal home in Heaven on April 30, 2025.
Leo was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Leo and Ruth Waldhausen.
He married LeEtta Gilbertson on June 27, 1966. They spent 58 wonderful years together in Culbertson, with the exception of five years spent in Billings, Mont. They enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities and sporting events, watching birds from the kitchen and being involved in their church.
Leo graduated from Culbertson High School in 1962 and went into the National Guard. He attended one year of college in Havre, Mont., at Northern.
He was an avid hunter, liked to fish with his grandkids and loved fast cars (he especially loved to watch NASCAR every chance he got). Leo played cards every day (except Sundays) with his pals and taught his daughters and grandkids the love of the card game Hearts. He also taught all three daughters basic mechanic knowledge, which we can still remember fondly (kind of).
Extremely proud of his 38 years in the Montana National Guard, Leo finished his career as a Sergeant Major. He was a Culbertson EMT for nearly 30 years, a volunteer fireman and the Fire Chief for the Culbertson Fire Department.
He loved his family and spending time with all of us. He was the very best husband, dad and grandpa anyone could ever ask for. He will be dearly missed.
Leo is survived by his beloved wife, LeEtta; daughters, LeRiesa (Larry) Zahn, Leona (Mark) Colvin and Leslie (David) Bengochea; grandchildren, Colton (Emily) Zahn, April Zahn, Eric Zahn, Henry Colvin, Ivy Colvin, Devan (Chad) Moore, Lance Bengochea (Katie), Anissa Bengochea, Justice Bengochea, Ashton Bengochea and Hamini Bengochea; great-grandchildren, Gage (Megan) Zahn, Tuscan Zahn, Maya Zahn, Ava Snyder, Kayden Moore, Kohen Moore and Roen Bengochea.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Ike’s Pond, American Legion Park or the American Legion.
(Paid Obituary)
