Richard A. Stine, age 65, of Helena, passed away January 23, 2017. He was born September 2, 1951 to Earl and Ruth Stine in Helena, MT. At that time the family lived in Marysville. They moved from Marysville to Livingston and then back to Helena.
Richard graduated from Helena Senior High in 1970 and married Connie Holland on July 2, 1971 at Saint Mary Catholic Community in Helena. He worked at Burlington Northern Railway until a back injury.
Richard then started his music career where he played Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, and was a lead singer. Some of his bands: Loco-Motive, Darbery Brothers, and Mad Hattin, and other local bands.
Richard also sratedhis own business, Valley V-Twin specializing in Accessories for Harley Davidson’s, motorcycle, and motorcycle repair. The business closed in 2010.
Richard is survived by his wife Connie Stine and an older sister, Doris Stine.
A Memorial Service is set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with coffee and cookies to follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral home. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Richard.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 23, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
After the service
Saturday September 23, 2017
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 23, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Social Gathering
After the service
Saturday September 23, 2017
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Clint Vincent says
RIP Ric. Thanks for all the memories. I hope the wind is always at your back and the sun always on your face. Ride free brother.
Clint Vincent says
RIP Ric. Thanks for all of the memories. I hope the wind is always at your back and the sun always on your face. Ride free brother.
Leona Zaharko says
Bitsy, I am so sorry for your great loss
Darlene Idland says
Ric, I will love you always. Connie, I have thought of you often. Hope you are doing as well as can be expected for all you have been thru. We were so close for 20 years, sure had some good times!!
My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to you.
Darlene
Marlene Wallis says
Connie:
I am so sorry for your loss of Rick. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It seems like yesterday that you and Rick were married. You need to take care of yourself and remember the good times. A day at a time.
Thinking of you, Connie, and all the years we worked together. You will always be in my prayers.
Love you, Marlene
Wild Bill says
I have many great & wonderfully wild memories with Rick & Connie he was one of a kind!
Well, miss him sure he is jamming upsome tunes in the great unknown!
Brianne Radulescu says
Connie,
Don’t worry. They are all together.
Love, Mark’s Daughter.