Dick Lee Ferguson was born December 1, 1946 to Jack and Georgia Ferguson in Forsyth, Montana and joined them in rest on September 30, 2021.
Dick spent is life in Forsyth, graduating from high school and attending college. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years, working for F & T Construction and Western Energy. Farming and Ranch was his real life work. He loved farming and ranching more than anything. He was a hardworking man. He enjoyed the outdoors: hunting, riding horses, working cattle, running the tractor and heavy equipment. His resting time was spent sitting at the table outside his house. He enjoyed all sports, too. He was a champion Wrestler and Football player in his younger days. Dick was always willing to give a helping hand to his neighbors, friends and family.
He is survived by his children, Sheri (Joe) Seleg, Jennifer Johnson, Bobbi (Wade) George, Justin (Tiffany) Ferguson, Malia (David) Busskohl, and Jody Wolfe. Siblings: Jack (Julia) Ferguson, Larry Ferguson, Betty Morris, Sue (Bob) Kaluza, Carol (Ron) Moore, Lori (Kenneth) Reierson, and his grandchildren and great grandkids and many cousins, nieces, nephews and many great friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jack Ferguson and mother Georgia Helen Johnson Ferguson, Sister Anna Barnett, and son-in-law Bob Johnson.
In honor of Dick’s wishes there will be no funeral service.
Family to receive friends will be held at the Library basement on October 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
To my kids: Don’t sit around feeling sorry for yourselves. Make do with what we have. Respect others. Dream, work, and fight for a brighter future. Never judge a person until you’ve walked in his shoes. If you fall, you can’t go anywhere unless you get up. Winning isn’t everything, it’s how the game is played, fair and honest. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, if you did your best, that’s all that is asked. When all goes wrong for no apparent reason, there maybe a “Greater” force governing.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday October 23, 2021
Rosebud County Library
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday October 23, 2021
Rosebud County Library
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Lynelle Tompkins says
Sorry to hear about Dick. He was always good for some stories when he came into N.A.P.A.
Harrietl Jansen says
Sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He always spoke when we would happen to. run into each other. He will be missed by his friends and family.
Kay and Rocky Berdahl says
To all of Dick’s family,
Shocked to hear of Dick’s passing. Our condolences and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Carol Moore says
I will forever remember the hayride he took us on with his team of horses in the dead of winter. He was a family man and truly enjoyed working. My boys remember being human fence posts for his corrals every year. He had quirky ways about him, but I loved and respected him.
John W Clark says
So sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family.
Jamie Cox says
I’m so sorry for the of Dick. He was wonderful man. Remembering him at branding at my grandparent’sk, the bbqs and so many other things. You and the rest whole family are in my prayers and. t.houghts
Sheila Haselhuhn says
I’m so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I didn’t know him well, but I knew several of his children. May his memories keep you certain of his love. Thinking of you all.
Bev Cox says
My deepest sympathy. Thinking of Dick brings a smile to my face as I hope all your memories do also
Sharon Wetsch says
Thinking of you in this trying time.. thoughts and prayers🙏🙏
Connie Brown says
Prayers for all of Dick’s family.
Mark Peterson says
Carol, Sue and all of Dick’s family…My condolences on your loss. Mark Peterson, FHS ’74
Cathleen Fleming says
So sorry to hear about Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with the damily.
Linda Morrison Himsl says
Very sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace, Dick
Pamela Ash says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam and Joe Ash
Norma Rangel Wegmann says
So sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Dick sorry to say lost touch with him these past years. He was a good guy
Jim and Annalise Willson says
So sorry to hear about Dick He was an outstanding wrestler. I remember Dick from High school wrestling and wrestling at M.C.C. Always glad that he was not in my weight class. Just a real nice guy. R.I.P. Dick!!!
Jim “Wildcat” Willson and Annalise Willson
Carol Plympton says
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you 🙏❤. So sorry for your loss. Love and hugs from Rocky and Carol Plympton
Betty Morris says
Dick was a brother with his own beliefs and style. I may not have always agreed with him, I will always love my brother. Hope he is smiling and truly happy where every he is.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I’m so very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He had a very good reputation in these parts and like Jim said, he was one of the older wrestlers that Rick looked up to. RIP
Karson and Marie Kluver says
Hope You Have a good horse up there. Will miss seeing You. I remember Dick from a rodeo the Forsyth FFA put on aver 50 years ago.
marcus belgarde says
sorry for your loss to the family
Breezy Leary says
My sincere condolences to all of Dick’s family and friends…
Rita FitzGerald says
When I think of Dick, I remember watching his grandma watching him wrestle in the old gym at FHS. You knew when he was doing good when Grandma was on her feet, jumping and hitting the person next to her! Dick was a presence out of his time, his larger than life mustache took you back about a hundred years. Hard working is an inherited trait for the Ferguson’s!
Love to all of you—Betty, Sue, Carol, Lori, Jack and Larry and all the kids!
Rita FitzGerald
D corbin says
Dick was a good man. A hard worker in a serious rumor. He will be missed.
Karen McCloney says
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. My deepest sympathies to all his family. He is remembered well.
Scott Enyart says
I became acquainted with Dick through my brother Mark. Mark worked for Dick on the ranch in 2017. I drove to Forsythe from Ohio in 2018 to visit Dick and shoot prairie dogs after my brother told me Dick would happy to have fewer prairie dogs on the ranch. Dick was a generous host and opinionated guy to discuss politics with or most any subject. Covid prevented a return trip in 2020 and 2021. I will miss hearing the stories from his life that he told and going to town with him to get his Coca Cola fix at the convenience store. I don’t think he was a religious man but I know he was a good human being. Thanks for the memories. Rest in peace.
Kamie Amos says
The few short years I got to spend in this man’s life was wonderful. For a little while he was like a father to me as we lived on and helped with his ranch he became a lifetime family member of sorts. He was a very good man worked hard mentally what he said and would do almost anything for anyone. Even though I was really only around him a few years. I will never forget the things that man done for me and my family. And I will never forget the life I lived on his ranch under that big sky.