Enoch Ellsworth Richwine, 81
Enoch Ellsworth Richwine, 81, of Polson, died at his home on the morning of July 10, 2006. Enoch was born Nov. 2, 1924, at Medicine Lake to Elmer and Susan Richwine. He moved to Ronan as a child. He grew up and attended schools in Ronan and graduated from Ronan High School.
He joined the U.S. Navy and served as a radar man on an LST boat during World War II.
He married Lucille Long on July 21, 1947, in Missoula.
After his military service, he worked for the Ford Garage in Polson for several years. He also worked for Cass Construction and later worked construction in Alaska.
He returned to Polson and operated the VFW.
He started Burgerville in Polson in 1962, and his family still continues to operate that business.
Enoch loved fishing, hunting, playing pinochle and drinking Budweiser.
Enoch was servant to many people and participated in all VFW activities. He was a past commander of the VFW for two terms and served on the VFW House Committee.
He would do anything for his children and friends. He will be dearly missed.
He still worked for a few hours every day at Burgerville.
His parents; one sister, Sarah Sturm; and six brothers, Leroy, Bruce, Guy, Kenneth, Calvin and George, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Lucille, of Polson; three sons, Mason and Kathy Richwine of Columbia Falls, Corey and Kathy Richwine of Ronan, and Shane and Vicky Richwine of Polson; a daughter, Marcia Moen, and husband, Cameron, of Missoula; grandchildren, Jeremy Richwine of Florien, La., Samuel Enoch Richwine of Columbia Falls, Adam Richwine, Brandy Richwine, Christina Richwine and Danielle Richwine, all of Ronan, and Casey and Cassidy Moen of Missoula; great-grandchildren, Mathew and Elizabeth Richwine; and a sister, Jane Hall, of Washington.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Polson Community Church. Interment with military honors will be afterward at Lakeview Cemetery. A reception will be afterward at the Polson VFW.
Memorials may be made to the VFW.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.