Our beloved father Elroy Letcher passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at the age of 86 with his wife of 65 years Lucille, at his side. He is survived by three children Dean (Susan) Letcher, Renee (Todd) Erickson, Owen (Lisa) Letcher.
He was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on March 6, 1938 to Francis E. & Emma (Meidinger) Letcher. He grew up in farming communities around Jamestown attending rural schools and graduating from Jamestown High School in 1956. Following graduation he joined the Air Force, serving in Japan and Korea. Elroy and Lucille met in high school and reconnected while he was on leave from the US Air Force. They were married on March 15, 1959 in Gackle, North Dakota. They moved their young family to Montana in 1965, first living in Billings then calling Helena home for the last 58 years.
Elroy worked was self-employed as a credit union auditor for the majority of his career with clients across Montana and Wyoming. He was active in the Presbyterian Church of Helena and the Glacier Camp and Conference Center in Lakeside, Montana where he volunteered countless hours over his lifetime.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille, their three children and five grandchildren (Ashley Leah, Bryce, Karrin and Mason Letcher, Reece Erickson). He is also survived by three brothers (Jim, Robert and Douglas), three sisters (Yvonne Wegner, Delphine Wegner, and Sharon Kleingartner), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents F.E and Emma Letcher, infant son Wendell and brothers Earl and Bruce.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2024 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home with a reception to follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral home. Burial will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. All friends and family are welcome.
Anyone wishing to donate, the family asks that donations be made to Glacier Presbytery Camp & Conference Center, PO Box 384, Lakeside, Montana 59884.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 14, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Friday June 14, 2024
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the reception
Friday June 14, 2024
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 14, 2024
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Friday June 14, 2024
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the reception
Friday June 14, 2024
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Marlyn MacKenzie says
My Dear Lucille and family,
Pete and I were so saddened to hear that Elroy had passed away. Although we didn’t know him very well, we always enjoyed being around you both at the Club (Red Fox). Sending you our thoughts and prayers.
Pete and Marlyn MacKenzie
Tony Letcher says
Thoughts and prayers to everyone in the family.
Dan O'Fallon says
Our thought and prayers go out to the entire family. Elroy was a wonderful man, and I have many fond memories of him, especially during my younger years when I was working at the Montana legislature. Elroy would always check on me with a smile and a kind word. He was an original, and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed.
Leah Salazar says
Elroy, you were one of the most kindest people I know. This sometimes did not help you as auditor. You are certainly going to be missed by all of the managers whom you served.
Debbie and MM Employees FCU says
Lucille and Family,
I/We had the privilege of having Elroy as our Credit Union Auditor for over 46 years to include this last October. He was a wonderful person. Always making sure MM Employees FCU was running smoothly. I will miss him as he was always there to answer any question that might come up. He was a treasure. Such a remarkable human being. He loved and talked about his family often during our audits. Wishing you all peace during this time.
Tonna Strasko says
Lucille and family,
our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tonna Strasko
Steve and Sherry Edwards says
Lucille and family,
We will always remember the support and friendship both you and Elroy gave us during our time at Glacier Camp. Elroy loved the camp and showed it in his actions toward us and others at the camp. Sorry we did not learn of his death until the most recent Glacier Presbytery meeting. He will be missed. We will keep and your family in our prayers.