Harry “Jack” John Clevenger: 1946 – 2024
Graveside Services for Harry “Jack” Clevenger will be at Mt. Pisgah on Saturday October 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Phil Jones officiating with Roadway Alliance Church.
Harry “Jack” Clevenger was born in Casper, Wyoming to Harry Lee Clevenger and Adeline Geneva Olson Clevenger, on January 31, 1946. They lived in Midwest, Wyoming but had to travel to Casper to the hospital. They didn’t quite make it, and Jack was born in the parking lot of the hospital.
Jack was raised in Midwest. Graduated from high school in Midwest in 1964. Jack attended Northwestern Community College in Powell, Wyoming for two years.
Jack then married Frances Ragsdale. To this union, Cindy Lynn and Lynnet Rae were born. They later divorced.
In 1977, Jack married Ada Joy Rank Markley. In this union, Jack acquired three stepchildren: Rex Allen, John Randy, and Susan Joy Markley.
Jack spent his life working in the oil field. Jack loved to hunt and fish and go to Deadwood.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Joy Clevenger; and all grandparents; parents; grandson, Javi; step-granddaughter, Jamie; and stepdaughter, Susan Joy.
Jack is survived by both daughters, Cindy Stone and Lynnet Clevenger; two stepsons, Rex and Randy Markley; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
Fritz Rehbein: 1929 – 2024
Fritz Rehbein age, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming.
Fritz was born on January 27, 1929, to Alfred and Agnes Rehbein in Lane, Montana. Fritz was the thirteenth child from a family of 15. Fritz shared a birthday with his twin sister Gertie, she was born just a little before him and he would say from that day forward, “Ladies First!” and that 13 was his lucky number. In that same year Alfred and Agnes moved their family to the family ranch southeast of Lambert, Montana. He grew up on the family farm and ranch. Fritz’s mother would describe him as being a very independent child. He loved animals and ranch life at a young age.
At age three, he would tag along to help his older brothers do the chores. He would jump on the calves to see how far he could ride them. Fritz first started rodeoing in 1946 as a teenager, competing against guys in their twenties or thirties, but he held his own winning here and there. The last rodeo he entered was in 1978. He graduated from Lambert High School in 1947 from a class of 12.
Fritz met the love of his life, Ann Heiser at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Lambert Montana. He not-so-patiently waited two years to marry her knowing his dad wouldn’t sign for him to do it any earlier than age 21, so they finally married on February 18, 1950. Their love was unwavering and brought “8 K’s” into this world, Kurt, Kent, Kitty, Karen, Kim, Kevin, Kristie, and Kyle. His one and only love, even though he would jokingly refer to her as his “First Wife”. Fritz and Ann were married for 68 years, 4 months, 6 days, 14 hours and 26 minutes. Fritz and Ann lived a life of farming, ranching and raising their children and many others in the Lambert Montana area. Adventures that took him and Ann to Europe, they toured Vatican City in Rome, Italy, they went to France, Germany, Arizona, even rode a mule down the Grand Canyon. Fritz made a trip to Oregon and Washington with his daughters to see his twin sister Gertie, and sister-in-law, Marcy Fink in Pasco, Washington where he got to see his oldest grandson Joe Blankenship in Pendelton, Oregon.
In 1958 he won the All Around in Terry, Montana. 40 years later his grandson, Joe Blankenship won the All Around in Terry, Montana. Fritz rode in Brockway, Montana in 1971, along with his sons Kurt and Kent and his nephew Bobby Rehbein In 1973, they left Lambert and moved to Ekalaka, Montana. Fritz worked for Baker Cement in Baker Montana. They left Ekalaka in 1977 and moved to Gillette, Wyoming. The first year in Gillette, he hauled drilling mud to the drilling rigs. Then he went to work for the Farmer’s Co-op, delivering propane and livestock feed to many of the ranchers in Campbell County. He retired there after 16 years but couldn’t quite stop working so he worked for Kissack Water & Oil Service for seven years. He then completely retired and enjoyed spending time at rodeos, auction sales, wagon rides that he had a team and wagon of his own, and just going on all the adventures he could. For years he was a member Lambert Saddle Club and the National Rifle Association, and he was a strong Republican. He was a devout Catholic, he had many friends and would go out of his way to even go to a funeral to visit with people. His door was always open, especially for those that took a love of his biscuits and gravy. He took pride in being a friend of Bill W. and being sober for over sixty years. His A.A. friends were like his second family.
Fritz will be sorely missed but we take comfort in knowing that he is in paradise with our lord.
Fritz is survived by his sons, Kurt of Rozet, Wyoming, Kent of Sidney, Montana, Kevin (Shelley) of Pine Haven, Wyoming; daughters, Kitty (Bill) Blankenship of Glendive, Montana, Karen (Tom) Carroll of Ekalaka, Montana, Kristie Lou (Gary) Albers of Gillette, Wyoming; daughter-in-law, Sandy Rehbein of Sidney, Montana; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Agnes Rehbein; wife, Anna; six brothers; eight sisters; his son, Kyle; son, Kim; daughter-in-laws, Marilyn, Susie, Brenda and Debra; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special nephew, Bobby Rehbein.
To this day when asked, “Where are you from?” Fritz would say “Lambert, Montana. I live by Rozet, Wyoming but I am from Lambert.”
Laugh Lines
After being together constantly for decades and having all sorts of fun, two old friends have the strength now to meet only a couple of times a week to play cards. One day, Fritz looks at his friend and says, “Now, don’t get mad at me. I know we’ve been friends forever, but I just can’t think of your name right now.” His friend thinks for a long time and then says, “How soon do you need to know?”
Patricia A. Rudolph: 1941 – 2024
Patricia Ann (Hall) Rudolph of Gillette, passed peacefully onto the lord at Primrose Retirement Community in Gillette, Wyoming on October 8, 2024 at the age of 82.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ernie Bishop officiating; interment will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming.
She was born on October 23, 1941 and welcomed by her parents, Clara (Patton) and Clyde Hall, at the family’s homestead along the Tongue River in Decker, Montana. At that time, she joined an older sister, along with three older half-sisters and a half-brother. She attended grades 1st-8th at Squirrel Creek School in Decker, Montana. She and her sister walked or rode the family horse to the one room school house until her family purchased a second home in Sheridan for her and her sister to finish their schooling at the Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Wyoming where she graduated with the Class of 1959. Prior to moving to Gillette and still living in Sheridan she worked at the Padlock Ranch helping her older sister, June, prepare food for the ranch hands and at the Sheridan Coil Factory.
Pat married her husband, John Rudolph on September 5, 1959 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the couple later divorced. They welcomed their honeymoon baby and first child, daughter, Bronwen in 1960. In 1963 and 1965 they added their second daughter, Bridget followed by their son, Jeffrey. The family moved to Gillette in 1963 during the oil field boom, where Pat’s husband went to work as a welder at L&H Welding and Machine Shop, while Pat cared for their children at their home. A few years later, she and her husband started their own mobile welding business, Rudolph’s Welding Service which they operated for 30+ years until their retirement. Pat took care of the bookkeeping end of the business, while also supporting their children and volunteering her time to the many activities they were involved in, including 4H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other school sports, clubs and activities. Pat loved to craft and joined the National Handcraft Society “Fad” of the month club after moving to Gillette for activities for her and her young family to enjoy. Many “crafting” days were held at her home and her family members still today enjoy crafting from their exposure and enjoyment that she started in their early years. As a family they enjoyed camping, boating and traveling.
As her children became older, she began pursuing her own interest in volunteering and joining community organizations in Gillette and served in many leadership roles within them. She was a member of the Campbell County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, N.E.W. Quilters Guild, Prairie Point Quilters, Beta Sigma Phi International, and local bible study groups. During her time with the Campbell County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, she was instrumental in bringing the Lifeline Medical Alert System to Gillette serving many residents in the community. She loved attending quilting retreats with friends, and Beta Sigma Phi state conventions which she became an angel member with 25 years of membership. In the 1980’s Pat also worked as a receptionist at Guys & Gals and Plaza Hair Fashions salons. She always had time to help those in need and volunteer her time when asked. Pat enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, antique shopping and auctions. Pat had a love for old things from days gone by and restored many beautiful pieces at the Northeast Wyoming Refinishing workshops over the years. While the family always had pets at one time or another, Pat especially loved cats. She rehomed many over the years and tended to them in the barn. She was sometimes referred to as the “Cat Lady” by her family. While she had started many collections over the years, her cat collection of figurines, art and handicrafts out did all the others.
Pat loved being a mother but she lived to be a grandmother to her five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her home was filled with laughter and fun from her grands who loved spending time there. She attended as many of their events as she could, offering her love, support and celebrating their accomplishments. Pat loved the holiday’s and burned a lot of midnight oil over the years preparing for her family. From making their favorite foods, homemade candies and cookies, her coveted popcorn balls and decorating almost every room in her home. She passed on several traditions to her family from her own upbringing while creating news ones that will be passed on for generations to come. During the family’s early years and before her children had their own families, many holiday celebrations were spent in Sheridan with her family members still living there. One of the most treasured for many was the Easter egg hunt at the family homestead at Decker. Adults and children alike were expected to find a Brach’s marshmallow egg with their name taped on top where they were hidden amongst the out buildings and farming equipment, followed by home churned ice cream. Many faded foil marshmallow packages were left to be found the following year due to the good hiding skills by the “Easter Bunny”. Pat left her family with so many treasured memories.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virginia (Hall) Brosius; half-sisters: Lucile (Blevins) Shreve, June (Blevins) Fox Gilkison, Josie (Blevins) Schreibeis; half-brother, Robert Blevins.
She is survived by her children: Bronwen Anderson of Cheyenne, Bridget (Brian) Griffin and Jeff (Julie) Rudolph of Gillette; her five grandchildren: Brittany (Mike) Henson, Stephanie Rudolph, MacKenzie (Kyle) Barbula and Cameron Griffin all of Gillette and Danielle (Shawn) Beach of Cheyenne and her 12 great-grandchildren of Gillette and Cheyenne; also, numerous nieces and nephews from around the United States, along with many treasured friends she gathered along her life journey here on this earth.
The family gives a huge thank you to the caregivers and residents of Primrose Retirement Community for their friendship and love they gave Pat her during her residence there.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you support your favorite cause or donate to your local pet shelter in her memory.
