Richard "Dick" Moline
August 19th, 1943 - January 29th, 2025
Sheridan Funeral Home
Richard “Dick” Moline, 81, resident of Sheridan, Wyoming, formally of Brockway,
Montana, passed away on January 29, 2025, at his home.
A Viewing will be Friday, February 7, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at
Sheridan Funeral Home, 1423 O’Dell Court, Sheridan, WY.
The Graveside Service with full Military Honors is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday,
February 8, 2025, at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life and reception will follow at 12:00 P.M. at the Kalif
Shrine.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Disabled American Veterans
Scholarship (DAV.org) in Dick’s honor, or to an organization of your choice.
Dick was born on August 19, 1943, to James and Bertha (Ueland) Moline in Terry,
Montana. He grew up on the family ranch located outside of Brockway, Montana. He
was the oldest of three children, followed by Charles “Charlie” Moline and Donna
Otsby. He graduated high school in 1961, then went on to attend Montana State
University where his love for the Bobcats began. Dick enjoyed his time in
college. On February 3rd, 1963, he was initiated into the Phi Sigma Kappa
fraternity as a life member. He graduated with his degree in Industrial Arts.
Shortly after graduating, he returned to Circle, Montana to begin teaching at
the local high school.
Dick received his draft notice in 1969 to serve in the United States Army where
he was stationed in Vietnam. While serving as a heavy haul truck driver, he was
awarded the Bronz Star Medal for his meritorious achievement in ground
operations against hostile forces. He was also awarded the Army Commendation
Medal. He was proud to have served his country. Upon returning home, he
partnered in a Ford dealership. He met Julie Wilbur in the fall of 1973, and
they were married April 12th, 1974. Dick and Julie celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary in the spring of 2024. To their union, they welcomed three beautiful
children, Natalie Renee, Dustin James and Melodi Rae. They moved the family to
Sheridan in the Spring of 1979. Dick retired from the Wyoming Sawmill after 26
years. He was involved with Sheridan’s VFW Post 1560, where he served as a
commander, and then quarter master for many years. Dick’s greatest joy was being
Papa to his eight grandchildren: Amber, Jonathan, Sidnee, James, Tanner, Averee,
Dailee, and Delainee. Dick was known to spend hours in his shop making beautiful
wood pieces and tinkering on anything with a motor, especially tractors. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his brother Charlie, and his granddaughter
Amber. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, three children, seven
grandchildren, his sister Donna (James) Ostby, and countless other family and
friends.
Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.
Publication date: February 4th, 2025