Command Sergeant Major (ret) Werner A. “Dutch” Enderle, 87, peacefully passed away on January 27th, surrounded by his family at St. Peter’s Hospital, Helena, Montana. Dutch was born in Illinois, and grew up on a farm in Taylor, North Dakota. He enlisted in the US Army during World War II and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. While in Japan, he met his future bride, Therese “Emiko” Mori. Family and friends shared in their 60th anniversary celebration in 2010. Dutch served as US Army liaison with the Montana National Guard until 1972 when he retired with a 30 year distinguished career with several military awards, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster.
He attained his personal goal of a Bachelor degree in English and graduated with honors in 1976 from Carroll College at age 52, while working full time. Dutch was the head of security at the Helena Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank before retiring as a civilian in 1987. A proud career soldier and avid Montana outdoorsman, he is remembered as a stalwart pillar of his family with an exceptional work ethic and mentor to many. He was a “Man of Letters” – passionate about education, reading, travel, and “proper” use of the English language.
Dutch is survived by his wife Therese, his children COL (ret) Karen Malebranche (Reginald) , Colleen Enderle, Hilary Enderle, Bryan (Evangeline) Enderle, Quentin (Carol) Enderle and his grandchildren Craig (Tasha) Ferguson, Amanda Ferguson, Alexandra Enderle, Damen Enderle, Akira Enderle and Cyndi Enderle, 2 sisters, brother, nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be at the Anderson Stevenson, Wilke Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan 29th at 7 pm. Graveside services with military honors will be on Monday, Jan 30th at 2 pm at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A gathering will follow at the Enderle home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council, 2110 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT. 59601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Carmen and Henrietta says
Brian and family. We were so sorry to hear of you Father’s sudden death. We are praying for you and your whole family. Hope is our peace. Someday we hope for that heavenly reunion.
Cheryl Kaminska and Dennis McClain says
Denny and I are so sorry to hear of your loss . . . We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Cheryl
Chris Perry says
Hilary and family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your dear father. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Chris
Jennifer & Jack Legler says
Karen and Family,
Praying that God will comfort you in this sorrowful time. Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father. How odd that we share similar events with the loss of parents.
Jenn & Jack
Nori Fujiseki says
Dear Therese Enderle,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Werner A. Enderle. I know how difficult this must be for you. You are in my thoughts. “Dutch” was such a kind,gentle soul. He was very good to me when I was in Helena. Always remember you are in my thoughts.
Norihiko Fujiseki
Sue Casey says
I knew Dutch since my first day at the Federal Reserve in August 1976. He was always the nicest gentlemen to me and I really enjoyed visiting with him. My deepest sympathies to your family.
The CQM Department at Health Net Federal Services says
Hilary,
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
The CQM Department Staff