On the road again, just can’t wait to get on the road again. Roll on eighteen wheels, Roll on.
Richard Francis Effertz, 92, of Helena, Montana, passed away on July 9, 2022 after a short stay at Cooney Healthcare. He was born on April 6, 1930 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to William and Katherine (Naser) Effertz. He was one of 12 children (8 boys and 4 girls) raised on the family dairy farm.
In 1951 he served in the Army in Korea. When returning home from the Army he moved to Glendive, Montana, where he met and married Myrtle Helen Widman. They raised their four children there until moving to Helena in 1969. He was a truck driver for 20 years and worked for the City of Helena maintenance shop for 10 years. After retirement, Richard and Myrtle were snowbirds and loved their six months in Arizona. Richard liked the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and hunting. He loved his garage and could be found there, whistling away and tinkering on a vehicle or some other projects.
He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle, in 1998.
Richard is survived by his children, Greg and Carla of Kalispell, Fran and Karen of Helena, Wayne and Leslee of Helena, and Chuck and Debi of Helena. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Hunter’s Pointe, Renaissance Assisted Living, the VA, and Cooney for his recent care. There will be no formal service at this time.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 22, 2022
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd
FT. Harrison, MT 569636
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday July 22, 2022
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd
FT. Harrison, MT 569636
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Rick McAlmond says
So sorry to hear about Dicks passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all of the Effertz Family. Dick was a joy to be around and will be missed by many.
Dundee Warden says
Dick was a great neighbor, friend and customer and my heart goes out to his family in their time of grieving….
Marcy Bergmann says
So so sorry to hear about Dick, but I think he and mert are back with mom and dad, traveling the heavens in a big rv. They are having a ball being back together. We will miss them all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love marcy and family
Valerie and Bob - former Birch St. neighbors says
Fran and Karen,
Sending sympathy to you – read about your dad’s death, Fran, online. So sorry!
We were your neighbors on Birch St.
many years ago before we moved to Florida.
We spend summers in my hometown in WI.
Hope you two gals are doing well
and please accept our deepest condolences.
Blessings,
Valerie and Bob
Frank & Shila Peters says
Fran & Karen & all the Efferts family…. I only met Dick a couple times while having a beer if I recall, but I know Shila thought the world of both your parents…. May he be traveling in style in the hereafter without any pressing appointments and the wind to his back. May he rest in peace!