Wayne Giese

Wayne Giese, 80, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

He was born Aug. 28, 1946, to Raymond and Muriel (Bakkum) Giese in Williston, N.D. He lived a life defined by dedication to his family, his students and his community.

Raised on the family farm, he attended school in Bainville. A natural athlete, he attended Miles City Community College, where he excelled in basketball, baseball and track. He continued his education at Montana State University in Bozeman, earning his undergraduate degree. He later obtained his master’s degree in New Mexico.

On Jan. 3, 1967, he married Billie Lou Torgerson. They shared many years of marriage and a lifetime of shared history, raising two children, Tisha Roberts and Monte Giese.

His passion for education and athletics shaped his professional life. He served as a dedicated teacher, administrator and coach in Red Lodge and Geyser before making his final teaching stop in Sidney. It was in Sidney where he made lifelong friends and proudly took over the family farm. An outstanding basketball referee, his decades of fairness