“Fritz” Howard Dullum died peacefully on May 26, 2015, surrounded by his family, at age 92.
He was born to Eva Colleen Fraser and Eugene Hector Dullum on April 3, 1923, in East Helena. He was preceded in death by his parents and also his brothers, Jerald Fraser [U.S. Navy, U.S.S. Arizona] and Henry Eugene [U.S. Army 607 Tank Destroyer] and grandson Darrel Eugene Dullum.
Fritz is survived by his wife of 67 years, Julia Rae Dullum, and his children – Jerald H (Carol), June Jacobson (Loren), Irene Hoyt (Craig), Carol Lizotte (Alan) and Don Alan (Pam). He also has ten grandchildren and ten great grandsons.
He admired his mother’s cooking and gardening which inspired lifelong interests. He loved cooking for family and friends and hosting family gatherings. To make the grandkids smile and laugh he would wink, joke, make funny faces or let them comb his hair in ridiculous styles.
Julia taught him to dance and he enjoyed it so much that when the music started he asked someone to dance for every song. His hobbies also included fishing, hunting, traveling, golfing, bowling, playing cards and projects of every kind. Fritz also loved cars, especially red ones. He was a good mechanic, a talent he passed on to his sons and grandsons.
He attended school in East Helena and graduated from Helena High then worked as an assayer at the smelter in East Helena for 43 years. After retiring he took to wearing a necktie almost every day. Some were traditional, some seasonal, but most were just plain fun. They were great conversation starters. He got a kick out of making people smile and he was as good with one-liners as he was with ties.
He was a 50-year member of Morning Star #5 Algeria Shrine, the Royal Order of Jesters and the York Rite Masons. While in the Shrine he was involved in the Marching Patrol, the Wrecking Crew, the Drum Corp, and was in charge of the Red Room for many years. He enjoyed his travels to many towns and cities marching in parades.
Please join us in a celebration of his life at a reception immediate following the service at the Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the family to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th at the funeral home. A reception will follow the funeral service in the social hall at the funeral home with graveside service following the reception at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials in Fritz’s name are suggested to the Algeria Shrine Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624. The transportation fund is for family travel to hospitals. Or memorials are suggested to the VFW Post 10010 Women’s Auxiliary, P.O. Box 87 East Helena, MT 59635. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Fritz.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday June 5, 2015
Anderson Stevson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday June 5, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home `
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Mt 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Saturday June 6, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday June 6, 2015
Social Hall of Funeral home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
Graveside Service
Following Recption
Saturday June 6, 2015
Sunset Memorial Gardens
7100 N Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday June 5, 2015
Anderson Stevson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday June 5, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home `
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Mt 59602
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Saturday June 6, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
Reception
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday June 6, 2015
Social Hall of Funeral home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
Graveside Service
Following Recption
Saturday June 6, 2015
Sunset Memorial Gardens
7100 N Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
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Allen Stenhjem Family says
Fritz was a great and true friend and will be missed by all who spent time with him God Bless,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Bill Miles says
Fritz and I grew up together in East Helena in the 1920 & 1930 era.
We went to school there and into High School in Helena.
His son Danny and my son Mark were good friends also, and those two played “pranks” . Some not so good.
So long pal.
Nancy Tyanich says
Jerry and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Fritz’s passing. You have been through so MUCH lately. May God bless you and I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Inez Slayman says
Prayers and warm thoughts to you Jerry and Carol and Dullum family. Fritz was a friendly guy and funny. Remember him at the bowling alley with Walt and the good time they had. Take care.
Dan and Sandi Benson says
We are very sorry to have to read of Fritz’s passing. He was a great person and always had a laugh and smile to share as well as a story. He will be truly missed by a many. “God Bless”
Pam Brown says
Dear Carol, Jerry & Family ~
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was genuine, always filled with laughter and fun!
My Prayers and thoughts are with you and may God help heal your hearts. He will be greatly missed by those who admired his ties and sense of humor
God Bless You,
Pam Brown
Helena, MT
Vicki wilham says
my thoughts and prayers to Julie and family. I always enjoyed coming for dinner with all of you. Fritz could cook meat better than anyone I know. I think of him, and Julie, every time I cook a meat of any kind. It is NEVER as good.
Blessings to you all
Kathy and Maury Hamill says
We will miss the big smiles and waves Fritz always had as he drove by. He was a great neighbor, always made me
laugh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family these difficult days.
Susan & Rich Proul says
Our thoughts and prayers to the family, Fritz was a great man! We sure will miss him at raccoon club….
Marc & Doris Lizotte says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the enire Dullum family May Mr Dullum rest in peace.
Ann Pierce says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be so missed by all. How great that you had so many years and memories together.
Phil & Terry Lamping says
Jerry and Carol, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep those great memories close to your heart. So sorry that we couldn’t attend the funeral, we were out of state at the time.