Joseph Richard Aberle, age 77, of Miles City passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his home in Miles City surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Trail City, SD on July 2, 1938, the son of Mike and Catherine Aberle, he was the 7th of 13 children in the family. He graduated from high school in Mobridge and enlisted in the National Guard for two years. He married Judith Frank and had three children from this union Scott, Coleen and JoLynn. They moved to Colstrip in 1970 when Joe started working at the Western Energy Company coal mine where he worked for 28 years before retiring. On April 22, 1989 Joe married his loving wife Arlene in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Upon his retirement they moved to Miles City where they resided until he passed away.
Joe loved spending time with all of his grandchildren and followed and supported them in their academic and sports events. He was an avid snowmobiler and hunted all of his life. Joe’s favorite pastime was woodworking. He made cedar lined hope chests for all of his grandchildren and many other wooden treasures for all of his family and friends. Joe enjoyed snowmobiling and hunting. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for 30 years.
Joe is survived by his wife Arlene Aberle of Miles City, MT; three children: Scott (Jodie) Aberle of Colstrip, MT; Coleen (Aimee) Aberle of Seattle, WA; and JoLynn (Vince) Geglia of Manson, WA; two stepchildren: Richard (Lorayn) Palmer of Billings, MT; and Wendi (Bill) Haglan of Laurel, MT; Brothers-in-law: Val(Cherie) Dyba, Dennis(Renee) Dyba, Michael(Rene) Dyba; Sisters-in-law: Darlene Bement, Marty Dyba, Dianna Dyba,his grandchildren: Keenan (Katie) Aberle, Kira (Scott) McKamey, Dane, Tanner, Tritan, Courtnea (Brandon McGarven) Deric, Turner, Nick Palmer and Ashlee Palmer; three great grandchildren: Addison, Jett & Chloie; his brothers and sisters: Steve (Kay) Aberle of Lakewood, CO; Pauline (Ed) Berens of Selby, SD; Lori (Gary) Neumiller of Golden, CO; Lucile (Orville) Kuehl of Selby, SD; Tim (Sharon) Aberle of Rutledge, OH; Leo (Nina) Aberle of Saline, MI; Trish Aberle of Scottsbluff, NE; and Marge Elwood of Scottsbluff, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Dorothy; and three brothers: Mike Aberle Jr., Nick Aberle and James Aberle.
Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Family Receive Friends on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family in these arrangements. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday August 28, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City,
Vigil Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday August 28, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 29, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday August 28, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City,
Vigil Service
7:00 p.m.
Friday August 28, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 29, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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Kay Davis Berdahl says
Arlene, Hugs and prayers to you.
Sharn Kearnes says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will treasure the boxes Joe gave us.
Dottie Johnstone says
So sorry to hear this, prayers and hugs go out to the family.
Dottie Johnstone says
So sorry to hear this, prayers and hugs go out to the family
Hull Family says
Prayers to the entire Aberle family. May you be blessed with fond memories to help you through this difficult time.
Love The Hulls
Shelly Holum says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Let me know what I can do.
Call me anytime.
Jean Jones says
Arlene,
I am so sorry for your loss, many prayers for you and the family.
Jean Perkins-Jones
Mr.& Mrs Gene Desmarais says
To all of Joe’s family you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I worked many year in the mine with Joe. Spent many hours in the Moose Lodge as well. May he rest in peace. Hold your memories dear to help yourself thru this time
Jack and Carol says
So sorry to hear about Joe. We will be thinking of you . I hope we can make it to Miles on Saturday.
Lloyd & Norma says
Scott, Jody, Coleen, JoLynn and family:
So sorry to hear the loss of your dad. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Many good memories of Joe, Judy and you kids.
Tammy Holmes(Bickle) says
Arlene,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Know I am thinking about you and pray for your comfort. Remember the good times and let these memories fill your dreams. Love Tammy
Linda Dyba Clark and Merle clark says
My loving thoughts and prayers go out to your family. may Joe R.i.P.
Marlus Amsden says
I’m sorry to hear that you are missing the other half of your heart. I miss seeing you and Joe with your humor and stories to tell. May God’s peace be with you as you head down a new journey in your life, Arlene.
Ray and Twila Loveridge family says
We are so sorry to hear that we have lost Joe. So many of us are getting to an age that losing family and friends is happening way too fast. Scott,Coleen, and JoLynn we all know we have lost a man who was more than a community member-Joe treated all of us “teens” and young adults well, and never made me feel uncomfortable around him when I hung out with you guys. Take it from a father of 2 teenage girls myself, it’s a fine line between friendly and fatherly. And Joe Aberele knew that and I learned it from him also-. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time- with fond memories and great respect-Ray,Twila,Melissa, and Adia Loveridge
Brandi says
Arlene,
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. Know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time.
Brandi
Dave and Vickie Gunderson says
Scott, Jodie and all of Joe’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..may your many wonderful memories as a family help carry you through the tough days ahead..hugs to all of you..
Dave and Vickie
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
We are so saddened to hear about Joe. Know that all of you will be kept in prayer. I have so many good memories of the good old days–and the the fun we use to have. Joe was a great guy–and we must know that we will see him again, I’m sure him and Dean are catching up–and Joes having a good time teasing Dennis again!! God bless you all
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Deb Schmeling says
Dear Aberle Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap His loving arms around each one of you during this time. Remember all the good times that you all shared.
Deb Schmeling
Tracy McCausland says
Auntie Arlene, hugs and prayers to you.
Dale & Cheri DeCock says
Scott, Jodie & family ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength to get through this difficult time. ((Hugs))
Larry and Leslie Mannong says
Do sorry prayers are with ya
Larry and Leslie Manning says
Prayers for all
June Ganser says
So, so sorry to hear of Joe’s Passing. So many wonderful memories of our snowmobiling trips in the Bighorns, West Yellowstone, etc.. Thoughts & prayers to the family. R.I.P. Joe. Ride those clouds like you rode your snowmobile.
Kathy Culy says
Arlene And Family,
Thinking of you and your family
At this sad time.. Hugs
Danielle dyba says
I miss you hope your having fun up there