Richard Lee Breidenbach, 66, of East Helena passed away on October 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on February 20, 1951 in Bakersfield, California to Modena Lucille Shuler and Alvin Jefferson Bates.
Richard married Patricia Buckingham on September 1,1973 in Townsend, Montana and from this union they had a son Cole, they later divorced. Richard met and married his soul mate in life, Sharon Duthie on July 5, 2002.
Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Richard worked a variety of jobs from building, painting and fabricating fire trucks, working in a tire shop, parts store to working 23 years at Montana Tunnels Mine in Jefferson City.
One of Richard’s highlights in life were spending time with his son Cole and granddaughter Lauren. He loved and adored her so very much. Another was his cherished time spent with his brother Ken working on Hot Rods. Richard enjoyed spending time with all his family and friends.
He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
Richard is preceded in death by his mother Modena Lucille Shuler, sister Patricia Ann Link, and mother and father in law William and Kay Duthie.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Sharon; son Cole Breidenbach and his granddaughter Lauren Breidenbach; brother Ken (Sarah) Breidenbach; sister Alice Louise McCrae; brother in laws Gary Link, Clay (Billie Jo) Williams, Charles (Cindy) Duthie; sister in law Debbie Taylor and numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial service celebrating Richard’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 North Montana Avenue. A reception will follow the service in the social hall at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Richard’s name are suggested to Volunteer Services at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, PO Box 1500, Fort Harrison, MT 59636-1500 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 14, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday October 14, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 14, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Memorial Service
Saturday October 14, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Terry W. Bass says
Really a true person. Rest In Peace.
Betsy Riley says
Richard was the absolute best. I will never forget his smile and kindness shown to me throughout the years. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Love,
Betsy Riley
Nora says
Uncle Richard was one of the best! I remember him coming into our lives and he looked like a big mountain man! He was so kind, loving and yet firm. I always knew where I stood with him and knew he would kick my butt as promised, if I ever did the things he told me not too.
I feel bad that I didn’t get to see you one more time. God bless and rest in peace.
Love, Nora
Della Dobbins says
Sharon, I’m sorry to hear about Richard You took very good care of him. My heart aches for you. Love ya girl.
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Penny Subry says
Richard was truly an awesome man, he will be missed by all who knew him. Richard was full of love and kindness. He was the best example of a father I that I knew, and I’m sure he was the best husband that any woman could have. Sharon you are an awesome woman. God bless my prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Lucy says
Sharon, My thoughts are with you. Very sorry to hear about your loss of Richard.
Patti Buckingham says
Richard, you are very much missed. You came into the world quietly, you lived a quiet life and you died a quiet death, no flare, no fireworks, but what you left behind in love and friendship can never be forgotten. Much of my youth was about you. Sharon, stay in touch, we have a granddaughter to raise. Catch you on the flip side my old friend.