LeRoy Moline Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In the early hours on the morning of October 20, 2020, our beloved father and grandfather, LeRoy Moline, left us to join my grandmother. As my mom and best friend both said, she’s probably already nagging him. But he always missed her. Family came first to him, and I would not be the person I am today without him. He led me to a love of learning, travel, all things Montana, music, and of course, the Montana Grizzlies. The word grandfather cannot surmise what he truly was to me. He was my father figure and he was certainly grand at it. He always knew how to make things special for us growing up, whether it be sharing agates with newly made friends, imprinting our hands onto plaster molds in his dental office, or a special Christmas Eve treasure hunt with a year in review self-written poem. He always knew how to make anyone around him feel welcome and at ease. I will keep him in my heart always. Written by his granddaughter, Sarah Spangle. LeRoy was born on December 9, 1930 in Beach, North Dakota, a son of Leroy M. and Della (Kirchan) Moline. He grew up in Baker, Montana helping his father in the trucking business. He graduated from Baker High School with the class of 1948 and following that he attended the University of Montana. LeRoy later graduated in 1952, however while attending the university he met the love of his life, Patty Walker. They were later married on May 27, 1953 in Scobey, Montana. In September of 1952 LeRoy was called from inactive duty from the United States Air Force to serve during the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan and while there his first daughter, Monica, was born in Scobey. He was honorably discharged on September 22, 1954. After the service he attended Marquette University where he earned his dental degree in 1960. The family then moved to Glendive in 1961 where their second daughter, Paula, was born. LeRoy’s entire dental career was spent in Glendive, but he also served patients at Eastmont, Glendive nursing homes, and in Boulder, Montana. LeRoy and his family had many cherished travel adventures. Traveling was not only a family pastime, but also a learning experience. He was honored to be part of the MSU KEEP group that was one of the first allowed back into China in 1976. He and Patty travelled to England and Ireland and Monica joined them to travel to Japan and Hong Kong with programs through the university. Vacations may have involved a stop at a dental convention, but there was always an adventure along the way. LeRoy was very active in community organizations including the VFW, American Legion, Glendive Medical Center Board, Glendive School Board, Rotary International, and the Elks. He was especially proud to have served as President for the University of Montana Alumni Association and Permanent Honorary President for the Grizzly Riders International. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Della; his wife, Pat in 2018; two sisters, Bobbie Lou Lizer and Betty Ruth Peters; and son-in-law, Jeff Webb. LeRoy is survived by his two daughters, Monica Webb and Paula Moline both of Glendive; and two grandchildren, Sarah Spangle of Billings, Montana and Collin Spangle of Missoula, Montana. Due to the coronavirus, a graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date in the spring/summer of 2021. Memorials in LeRoy’s name may be made to the Greater Glendive Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1122, Glendive, MT 59330 or to the University of Montana Grizzly Rider Memorial Fund at Grizzly Riders International, P.O. Box 3176, Missoula, MT 59808. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

LeRoy Moline

December 9, 1930 - October 20, 2020

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