Richard Wayne Martell, age 68 of Blaire, Montana, started his journey to be with the Lord on November 1, 2023.
Richard was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, on July 17, 1955, he was the 6th child of Violet and Max Martell. Richard resided in Blair, Montana where he raised and took care of all his animals. Richard was like a Jack-of-all-trades. Richard loved to go hunting, play pool, listening to music (especially Elvis Presley), going for rides in the country on his golfcart, he was adventurous, always telling jokes. He was a big kid at heart and loved spending time with all of his nieces and nephews, especially the two who he helped rase, Cheyenne and Dakota Comes Last. He taught them how to fish, hunt, fence, and so much more. Richard was a hardworking man.
Richard worked at Richland Yellowstone Manufacturing since 1989 until he retired in July, 2023.
Richard will be deeply missed. He may no longer be here in physical form, but spiritually he lives on through everyone he loved. Rest in Peace.
Richard is survived by his two furry companions or “babies”, Chewy and Cooper; his two brothers, Max Martell, Jr,. and John Martell, Sr.; his 5 sisters, Margorie Ivy, Kathy Martell-Roundface, Terri Lonebear, Vickie Martell, and Valerie Martell and many nieces and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Violet and Max Martell; 3 sisters, Maxine Zimmerman, Marilyn and Mayda Martell; one brother, James Martell.
Service Schedule
Prayer Service & Wake
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday November 8, 2023
Poplar Cultural Center
Pioplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday November 9, 2023
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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Valerie Martell says
I cried when i heard you passed but at least you are no longer in pain then i was upset because kathy said for real i need his keys and wallet no tears just i want me i would rather have you here R.I.P. brother tell mom and dad i miss them and love them Valerie
Beth says
I have worked with Richard all the time that he worked at the leather shop. He was always kind and interesting to work with. He will be missed. To his Family ; You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Babcock Jamie says
Uncle Richard visited Wisconsin a lot when I was a child. He would spend time with my mom Maxine,and still have time to entertain 3 small kids . I will miss you Uncle. You were always one of my favorite people.
Roxann (Burshia) smith says
Sending prayers and condolences for everyone. Take care of one another and honor his memory.
Peter Guthneck says
I have good memories of Richard while I was in Poplar, Brockton and Ft Kipp.
Stopped by to visit him a few times over the years on my road trips to and from Wisconsin.
Good memories of all of your family.
Father Pete
Trista Martell says
I will miss seeing you when you would come to wolf with auntie Kathy, you are one of my favorite people in life,I have a lot of good memories because of the uncle you was to me, I love and miss you,R.I.P