Doris Kuehne Whitmus, age 90, passed away January 13, 2024. Doris was the oldest of 6 children to Paul Kuehne and Clovie Olson Kuehne. She was born November 29, 1933 in Wolf Point, MT and grew up on the Kuehne family farm on Redwater. She graduated from Wolf Point High School.
Doris married the love of her life, Frank Whitmus Jr, on December 6, 1953, in the midst of him being drafted into the US Army. As newlyweds, they were stationed in Colorado and California prior to Frank being sent off to the Korean War. When Frank returned from the service, they moved back to the Whitmus homestead, where they raised their two children, Steve and Dalinda. In 1966 Doris and Frank purchased the farm from his parents.
Doris was a very kind, compassionate, hardworking, strong, funny, loving and dedicated wife and mother. She was also an amazing cook. If you dropped by the house, you would be encouraged to stay for a meal or at least coffee and a piece of Doris’ baked goodies. She was always there for anyone that was in needed. Over the years, she wore many hats. She was the first bookkeeper at the First State Bank, a 4-H leader, the treasurer and secretary for Sand Creek School Board, a seamstress and later in life worked at Ben Franklin.
Doris is survived by her children Steve and Dalinda (Chuck) Randolph, grandchildren Tim (Jodi) Boysun, Alisha Whitmus, Nicole Randolph and Danielle (Eric) Burns, 7 – soon to be 8 great grandchildren, brother Jerry (Raema) Kuehne and brothers-in-law Jack Tolan, William Whitmus, Donald (AnnaMae) Whitmus, James (Pat) Whitmus, sisters-in-law Dorothy Mill and Delores Whitmus, many dear nieces and nephews, and countless friends and neighbors. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, siblings Virgina Tolan, Carol Rensvold, Loyd (Lucille) Kuehne, Lenard Kuehne, brother and sister in-laws Helen (Raymond Martin, Reuben) Berg, Connie (Peyton) Terry, Lloyd Whitmus, Helen Whitmus, Jim Mill.
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Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday January 26, 2024
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 27, 2024
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday January 26, 2024
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday January 27, 2024
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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Kathy (Mickolio) Manders says
Dalinda, Steve, and families –
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was an amazing woman – very kind and generous with her time. She was a great 4-H leader and I loved going to your house (played my first ever Candyland game there). Very good memories of both your mom and dad. May Christ’s peace be with you all and safe travels for you.
Denise Stambaugh says
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. My Deepest condolences!
Carol Neutgens says
Sending condolences to Doris’ family. She was so lovely. We have many wonderful memories of Doris working at the Ben Franklin. Always smiling, always moving, always a role model, so humble and kind. I remember the rhubarb dessert she brought for the break room. So very good. Doris went to country school with my Dad, Donny Neumiller, and I loved the stories she told on him and Uncle Curly. Doris, you will be missed.
Carol and Larry Neutgens
Mike Schlepp says
So sorry to hear of Doris’s passing. Doris and Frank were such wonderful and caring neighbors.