WOLSTEIN, Stanley Richard “Dick”
Stanley Richard “Dick” Wolstein of Helena, MT passed away the evening of December 27, 2012 at the Elkhorn Nursing Home in Clancy, MT after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Dick was 80 years old.
Dick was born in the north Helena Valley on Chicken Hill on October 14, 1932. He was the third son of Martin and Anna (Vimpany) Wolstein. Dick attended Central School in Helena, and then as a young man worked for the Sieben Ranches and various lumber mills in the Canyon Creek and Lincoln areas.
Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1951, and attained the rank of Boilermaker First Class and served on the USS Manatee during the Korean Conflict; he was honorably discharged in 1954. As luck would have it, Dick and his brother Bob ended up on the same ship during the Korean Conflict and served together. Dick was very proud of his military career and maintained lifelong friendships with his old Navy buddies. After discharge from the Navy he began his lifelong career in drywall trade. He taught his craft to his sons and to most of the tapers here in Helena, he was very well respected and known for his skills and worked well into his seventy’s. His craftsmanship is still displayed in many of Helena’s homes and businesses, and some would say Dick was the “best damn taper” around the country. Dick’s small farm and sheep flock in the North Helena Valley was his pride and joy, all of his children have many fond memories of their upbringing in the north valley when there was just a few houses between town and there.
Dick was a lifelong member of the VFW and Moose Lodge. Dick married Rita Hamlin in 1959 and together they raised their seven children.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rita, brothers Martin and Robert, sons Reed and Trent.
Dick is survived by his children Carla (Mike) Allen, Wayne Belgarde, Marla Wolstein, Roxanne (Scott) Wolstein and David (Michelle) Wolstein. Dick is the Grandfather to Michelle, Eddie and AJ Allen, David Belgarde, Carrie (Shawn) Nuxoll, Layna and Megan Chuter, Tal Wolstein, Denny Smith, Jake and Jessica Wilson, Alex and Brett Geist, Treg and Haven Wolstein and five great grandchildren. He also survived by his sister in law Joan Wolstein of Butte and many nieces, nephews, and cousins here in Helena and Butte.
A memorial service celebrating Dick’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, January 4, 2013 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the memorial service in the social hall of the funeral home. Interment, with military honors, will take place at Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery at Fort Harrison following the reception. Memorials in Dick’s name are suggested to an organization or charity of your choice. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Dick.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 P.M.
Friday January 4, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday January 4, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Following the Reception
Friday January 4, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison
Helena, MT 59601
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 P.M.
Friday January 4, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Friday January 4, 2013
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Interment
Following the Reception
Friday January 4, 2013
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison
Helena, MT 59601
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A Friend says
Deepest sympathies to the family of Dick Wolstein.
Many lessons were learned listening to Dick and his stories. Such a nice man.
May God Bless you and keep you.
Gerry & Joyce Malek says
So sorry to hear about Dick, he was a friend for many years going back to Glasgow Air Base days. He was a great guy and a hard worker. He always had a smile on his face for you. He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to all of Dick’s family.
Della Dobbins & Wayne Middlestead says
Marla, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith and Gail Hatch says
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing, Dave and Michelle. Thoughts and Prayers to the family at this time..
Mike and Carol Henry says
Dick and his son Trent dry walled and finished the mud designs in our home. He did the most beautiful seashell design in our bathroom and Spanish design in our dining room. It was pleasurable and loads of fun with Dick and Trent. We had a great time with the antics we pulled on each other. Those memories will stay. He will be missed. I hope he didn’t suffer long. See you later Dick and Trent.
Kevin and Donna Forkan says
Very sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was a very nice, humble man and he did great work in his lifetime. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you Dave and Michelle <3
Bob and JoAnn Longmire says
We are so sorry to hear about Dick, he was a good neighbor and friend, he will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Sharece Toney says
Thinking of you, Marla. I didn’t spend a lot of time with your dad, but I remember him always smiling whenever I saw him…he had a great smile. Love you lots!
Terry Hutton says
Dick was one of the first people I met about 23 years ago when moving to the Helena valley. He was the most personable of the group of “valley boys” at that time. We both enjoyed some good stories and laughs back then. He was a very special person. Condolences to the family.
Cindy Backeberg says
Marla & Family,
My heart is with you during this time of loss, keep all wonderful memories and good friends close to you! I didn’t know your Dad but it sounds like he was a very wonderful and special person to a lot of people.
Love to you,
Cindy
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear Loved One’s of Dick. Although no words can really help to ease the loss of Dick that you bear, just know you are close in every thought and prayer. May the peace that comes from all the Wonderful Memories of Love you share about Dick & Rita bring comfort to you now & in the days ahead. I think about all the fun lively conversations we all had at HAPS in the 80’s. Special memories. My son Kirk Burris also sends his condolences
John and Karen Synness says
Lots of fond and funny memories of Dick. Recently watched old slides of some of the great hunting trips in the back country with John, Wes, Rick Norm. Our prayers are with you. I’m sure Dick and Norm are having a good time up there.
Theo Nehl says
Dick was a good friend for the past 25 years. I was deeply saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers to the Wolstein family.