Frank “Bud” Holter, age 92 of Miles City passed away April 14, 2018 at Riverstone Hospice in Billings.
He was born on May 1, 1925 in Miles City to Everett and Emma (Schlappert) Holter. He attended grade school and High School in Miles City where he was very involved in all sports and achieved several state titles.
Bud enlisted in the U.S. Navy Air Corp during World War II. He returned in 1946 to marry his high school sweetheart, Nadine Rhea Jackman in Miles City.
He worked for several local businesses until he started with the Sports Center. During his 17 years with the Sports Center he traveled to all the area schools to provide service to the coaches and school administrators. During this same period, he served as a basketball referee. In 1976 he was inducted into the Montana Officials Hall of Fame.
In 1973 Bud became the first manager of the newly built Eagles Manor in Miles City which he operated until 1990. He continued after retirement to help with the succession and training of the next manager.
He loved to attend all sporting events and traveled to many areas of the state to support family members participating in a variety of sports. He volunteered to work during basketball tournaments and helped to establish a hospitality room for referee’s and coaches. He would take tickets and assist in other ways as needed.
He most of all loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He liked the month of October as this was the month for the Baseball World Series, and the beginning of pheasant hunting season.
He was preceded in death by his brother Robert, his parents, a daughter Linda in 2013, and his wife Nadine in 2014.
Bud is survived by his three daughters: Jody (Les) Mahon of Gillette, WY, Jeri Lester of Columbus, MT and Sandi (Jim) Updyke of Park City, MT and a son-in-law Lynn Utterback of Conrad, MT as well as 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Eastern Montana Veteran Cemetery in Miles City.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Diana Stieg says
So sorry to hear of your loss.Prayers to all
Pauline Flotkoetter says
Holler family; So sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers and hugs at this difficult time.
Bill Wallick says
Frank was a wonderful guy, I always enjoyed talking to him about fishing, sports etc, always a positive and caring man, He will be missed.
Alison Boe Schwarzkopf says
Jeri, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I remember you father fondly. Prayers and hugs. Alison
Dean, Barb & Trevor Clark says
Holter Family, we are so sorry to hear about Bud’s passing. He was a very special person in our lives. Trevor spent many days at the cabin with Bud fishing and telling stories. We all enjoyed spending time with Bud and his family when they would come to the cabin for vacations. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. T-Man, Dean and Barb
Beth Ann says
Prayers for Bud’s family. May you find comfort in knowing he more than earned his home in heaven.
Grant and Mary Olson and family says
I am sorry for your loss .Iwiill always have a place in my heart for Bud. we had many good times at the Eagle Manor He was a good and fun man . I have many great memories . Prayers and Hugs
James Liles says
To the Holter family, We offer our sincere condolences. Your father was such a good and kind man. God bless you.
Jim & Mary Ann (Stockhill) Liles
Cathy Roesler says
Hugs Jeri and family. What a sweet guy he was!
Cathy Roesler
LInda & Richard Meidinger says
Jeri and family, Sorry to see you lost your father .
He was always known as a very kind and caring man.
God Bless. May he rest in peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope your special memories
help you through this difficult time. Linda and Richard.
Dee Batey says
Jodi and Les, So sorry to hear of Buds passing. He was such a gentleman, always thinking of others before himself. My Aunt Bernice enjoyed the years working for him at the Manor and would always say he was the best boss she ever had. May your memories bring you great comfort. Dee
BEV MCNURLIN says
Sorry you have lost your dad…..he was one great guy and blessed with the best girls! Bev McNurlin
Ramona Stephens Kurkowski says
My dearest ,most treasured memories are growing up loving the Holter family. Not a day goes by that I don’t remember some little thing and smile. Several sad years now. My heart aches for all of you. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 I know God will strengthen you and help you get through. Love you all!
Judy Sweeney Wolfe says
So sorry for your loss. Bud was a great guy.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So very sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Treasure the memories.
Sandy Rabe says
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. May you all find comfort in wonderful memories.
Joan Damm Smith says
Jeri and family, So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing, I do remember him well at all the sporting events. God Bless.
Ellen Hart says
Jeri, Sandi and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad always had a smile and loved to stop and visit. May your memories sustain you.
andy pehl says
To the Holter family That Bud Holter was a great man that encouraged me ( and also gave me a great English teacher and a great Math teacher/BB coach) way back in the early 70’s in my high school days. Always positive and such a sports fan – I guess that would make it easier to own a sports store. He and Bob Neese still manned the doors to the CCCHs gym not that long ago and seemed to know or want to meet anyone passing their watch. Two unequaled sports/kids boosters. Sorry for your loss and thank God for 92 years. Andy Pehl and family.
Teresa Geib Bacon says
I knew him well at the Sports Center, i was married to Danny Klein at the time, and Bud was wonderful teaching him the ropes. He was Carls right hand man. I only knew Jody from HS, my condolences and prayers for Family and Friends.
Dean Holmes says
Bud was a very neat guy, and its great to remember Bud the refaree at so many tournaments, and his many visits to Rosebud High… to his family my prayers are with you.
Roger Provost says
Bud helped me in so many ways thoughout my lift. From Pee Wee baseball to hunting and fishing in high school. He will be missed by all he touched.
Ron Hathaway says
So sorry to lose Bud and my condolences to the family. I have so many fond memories of Bud; from being my little league coach to being my referee partner. He was truly one of my favorite friends! Rest In Peace Bud.