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Upper Green Cemetery District Public Notices (posted 5/30/2025)
Morning program by the American Legion Post 47 at the Veteran’s Memorial: I. Invocation (Prayer): Capt. Phil Vrska, US Marine II. National Anthem: Camillia Olson and Michael Edison (US Army) III. Speaker: Michael Edison, American Legion and Cavalry Commander IV. Presentation of Riderless Horse and American Flag: Lisanne Fear V. Laying of the Wreath: Nancy Shaffer, American Legion Auxiliary VI. Taps and moment of silence: Bryson Vrska Everyone was invited to participate in the Memorial Day Parade down Pine Street to the Cemetery. Escort was provided by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Streeter, Deputy French and Deputy Ryan. Veterans Memorial, Pinedale, Wyoming Speaker: Michael Edison, Commander, American Legion Post 47 Soldiers and Patriots, Today, we honor and remember those who have fallen. Those that did not come home. Those that have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may all live FREE. We also remember ALL those who have served in our US Armed Forces, both past and present (Capt. Phil Vrska, US Marine, Iraq and Afghanistan – all Veterans). We MUST remember what they stood for, and WHY they gave us their all. Behind me is this beautiful Memorial. The names of those that have served both past and present are forever engraved upon this granite stone. These are the glorious Sons and Daughters of our beloved Sublette County. They fought for us, for our values, culture and way of life. They fought so that we may remain a free and sovereign people. Shortly after Pinedale was founded, World War I erupted over in Europe. Over 70 men from Pinedale and the Upper Green answered the call and volunteered to serve. A machine gun company was formed and headquartered out of Pinedale. It was commanded by C.F. Patterson. They eventually were sent to France. Two of the members were killed there. Clifford Phillips was shot by an enemy sniper and Sydney Edwards was killed in a hospital when an airplane shelled the building. There is a picture of this group you can find in the Pinedale Library. In World War II, there were over 400 men and women that served from Sublette County. Two young men from Pinedale lost their lives in this war. S.Sgt. Ralph Wenz was killed in the line of duty when his bomber crashed in the wilds of Alaska. Ralph Wenz Field, Pinedale’s Municipal Airport is named in his honor. S.Sgt. Boyd Skinner was killed in action at the battle of Iwo Jima. The town park at the South end of Franklin Avenue is dedicated to him. In Vietnam, Michael Wilson of Boulder, Wyoming, made the ultimate sacrifice when a booby trap detonated in a battle trying to take another hill (Survivor: Tyler Wilson, Brother). Marc Vandervelde of Pinedale, fought complications throughout his life that arose from his exposure to Agent Orange, a chemical defoliant used in that war. Marc passed away in the Spring of 2020 (Survivor: Irma Vandervelde, wife). Today, we also want to remember those Veterans who have succumbed to the invisible wounds of war and taken their own lives or put themselves in dangerous situations caused by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or other service-connected conditions. A riderless horse symbolizes the fallen soldier. The boots of its former rider are reversed in the stirrups, to represent a fallen soldier looking back at his troops for the last time. (Presentation of riderless horse) "Courage is not living without fear. Courage is being scared to death… …And doing the right thing anyway." – Chae Richardson It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank GOD that such men lived." – General George S. Patton, WWII To many of us who have served, remembering the fallen, is to remember all of our brothers and sisters in arms. Taps to be played in honor of ALL of the Fallen. (Played by Bryson Vrska) Moment of silence to remember all those who sacrificed and gave us their all, so that we may remain FREE. Thank you. Following the Veteran’s Memorial program, a program was held at the Pinedale Cemetery by the Pinedale VFW. Guest speaker was Hank Ruland. On Memorial Day, military firing squads perform a three-volley salute as part of the memorial services for fallen service members. This tradition is a specific honor. The three-volley salute signifies the fallen soldier and is a way to honor their service and sacrifice. The US flag was lowered to half-staff at sunrise on Memorial Day. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff to signify that the nation lives. This specific display of the flag is a way to both mourn the fallen and celebrate the continuing life of the nation. SCSO seeks support for growing Project Lifesaver Program (posted 5/29/2025)
1945-2025 A Funeral Service for Dixie Lee Bredthauer, 79, will be held on Saturday, May 31, at 2:00PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Pinedale. Dixie passed away on Monday, May 19th. Viewing will be held prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:30PM at the Church. Obituary – Dixie Lee Bredthauer Dixie Lee Bredthauer, 79, of Pinedale, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at the Pinedale Clinic in Pinedale on May 19, 2025. Dixie was born in Lusk, Wyoming on October 30, 1945. She grew up in Lance Creek, Wyoming. Her father passed away in 1953 when she was eight years old. Her stepfather, Gilbert Snell, married her mother in 1957. She attended 1st through the 8th Grade in Lance Creek. She graduated from Niobrara County High School Lusk, Wyoming in 1964. She married Ray Bredthauer in Lusk in 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She attended beauty school in Laramie, Wyoming in 1965. She worked for 12 years as a business owner and hairdresser in Pinedale. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. In 2023, Dixie was president of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She loved journaling, scrap booking, camping, boating and going for drives to see the changing leaves in the fall. Dixie is survived by husband Ray Bredthauer and three children: Troy Bredthauer, Darwin Bredthauer-Amy; Teresa Bredthauer-Jon Dollar. Three grandchildren: Saria (Bredthauer) McLean-Brandon, Malak Bredthauer-Sophia, and Jarak Bredthauer. Two great-grandchildren: Rossi McLean and Ryler McLean. Her brother Robert James Miller-Marilyn Hughs, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, George Miller; her stepfather, Gilbert Snell; her mother, Dorothy Snell; her brother, Raymond Miller; and her adopted brother, Ronnie Snell. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church 512 N Tyler St. in Pinedale, Wyoming at 2:00 p.m. Viewing at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow at the church after the graveside service. Family wishes memorial contributions go to the (LWML) associated with Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Pinedale WY. On the morning of her passing, Dixie was still full of life and was excited about upcoming summer events. She was beautiful inside and out, a true blessing to all that knew her. She will be missed beyond words. Related Links: Obituary – Dixie Bredthauer Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming Town of Pinedale begins hydrant flushing (posted 5/23/2025)
A Celebration of Life for LuAnne Freeman will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:30PM at the Pinedale Community Church. LuAnne (Spencer) Freeman, 90, passed away peacefully in Lawton, Oklahoma on February 28, 2025. LuAnne and her husband, Fred, moved to Cora, Wyoming in 1983. She worked for the US Postal Service until 2017. She moved to Oklahoma in 2023. Related Links Obituary – LuAnne Freeman, June 17, 1934 – February 28, 2025 - Pinedale Roundup, Pinedale, Wyoming, March 13, 2025 SAFV seeks volunteers (posted 5/14/2025)
Town of Pinedale Construction activities are scheduled to ramp up beginning May 5, 2025, with underground water tie-ins starting at the intersection of Washington Street and South Shanley Avenue. The contractor will begin excavation work in this area on May 5, with a planned water service shutdown on May 6, 2025. Town staff will directly notify any homeowners affected by the shutdown. At this time, only a small number of residences are expected to be impacted. In addition, the contractor will begin asphalt removal on Shanley Avenue, Quartz Avenue, and Jade Street during the week of May 5, 2025. Every effort will be made to minimize road closures and disruptions to local traffic. TOP Construction Update (posted 5/5/2025)
A memorial service for Lois (Cobb, Newcomb) Jantz will be held Friday, June 13th at 11:00AM at Covill Funeral Home in Pinedale. Inurnment will follow the service in the Pinedale Cemetery and family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life reception afterward in the Lovatt Room of the Pinedale Library. Related Links: Obituary – Lois Jantz, November 16, 1928 – April 4, 2025 Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming |
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