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In Memory Of

Kelly F. Radue, age 77, of Miles City

July 25, 1940 – June 22, 2018

Kelly F. Radue of Miles City passed away in Billings, MT on June 22, 2018, he was 77. Kelly

was born on July 25,1940 to Frederick and Doris Radue in Green Bay, WI. He was raised in Green Bay and was the eldest of three children.

After graduation from the University of WI with a BS in Political Science, he met and married Cynthia Hersum in 1966 in Madison, WI. He began a career with the Social Security Administration as a Field Representative in the Green Bay area. His career of 25 years took him from Indiana, to Appleton, WI, to Billings, MT, and lastly Miles City, MT. He continued to work in the Miles City office and southeastern region of MT until his retirement in 1991. Upon retirement, Kelly and Cindy purchased a small ranch on the Tongue River. Kelly spent the remainder of his days enjoying the ranch, his favorite place. He also loved spending the summers at their cabin on Lake Superior. He especially enjoyed visiting friends and family at both locations.

While living in Kinsey and on the Tongue River, Kelly enjoyed animals and the outdoors. He became involved with the Tongue River Pheasants Forever chapter and Northern Plains Resource Council advocating for conservation. Kelly was involved in Kiwanis when his children were young and assisted with 4-H activities for years. He was a lifetime-member of the NRA and was involved with the Rod and Gun Club.

Kelly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially with good food. He loved cooking, gunsmithing, target shooting, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and spending summers in MI. He was an avid reader and loved history. He was a self-taught guitarist who could play by ear. Kelly and Cindy had golden retrievers, raising and training them for hunting for a time. He enjoyed bird hunting as well as just sharing his time with his dogs. He will be greatly missed by his dog Yogi. He and Cindy traveled seeing Alaska, the islands of England, Ireland, and Scotland, and the polar bears in Churchill, MB. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badgers fan. He was a positive influence, loved everyone and thought the best of others, was always willing to assist those in need of help or advice, was considerate and respectful, and loved to laugh. His family adored him and would call him, “Dad,” “Big Kel” as he was a “gentle giant,” or “Q tip” as he had fluffy white hair.

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Sheila Radue. Kelly is survived by his wife Cindy of 52 years, his children Mark (Misty) Radue, Michelle Radue, Andrea (Scott) Johnson, and Felicia (Pete) Todoroff, twenty-one grandchildren, his sister Kathie VanDonsel and brother Steve Radue, as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration Of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Tongue River Winery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends or family desire, memorials may be made to the Tongue River Pheasants Forever, 404 Park Street, Miles City, MT 59301.

Now, who wants pie?

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Tuesday July 10, 2018

Tongue River Winery

99 Morning Star Lane

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Tuesday July 10, 2018

Tongue River Winery

99 Morning Star Lane

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Just saw this and my heart is breaking for all of you! Kelly was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. My sympathies, prayers and thoughts for each of you! Life is so very short when your life with someone you love flashes before you….hugs to all of you!

  4. So sorry to hear about Kelly! If there is anything I can do let me know.

  5. Cindy & family,
    The whole garden club is so saddened by your loss. You are all in our prayers!

  6. So sorry to hear about thius today. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  8. Sending my condolences to Kelly’s family. May the precious memories ,God and friends guide u through this difficult time.

  9. Cindy and family, sorry to hear about Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

  12. Oh my gosh what a shock. Kelly always seemed so strong an such a wonderful, warm, funny an friendly man. I’m so glad we had a chance to know him. He was a great center for his family. Our prayers an wishes are with all the family. Chris an lillian.

  13. I am so sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you and your family. In time I hope you can feel deep peace like the calm breeze. He will live on in the sweet memories that you have. Prayers and blessings to your family.

  14. So sorry to hear about Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Cindy. We will sure miss Kelly.

  16. Cindy and families — so sorry to hear about Kelly — you are all in our thoughts and prayers!

  17. Cindy and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers.

  18. We will miss Kelly, he was always friendly and fun. Our sincere condolences.

  19. Cindy,
    Kelly was such a kind, thoughtful, enjoyable man to have as a friend and neighbor. Our lives have forever been enriched by him and his passing leaves a large hole in our hearts. Our prayers are for you and the kids moving forward at this very sad time.

  22. Kelly always had a smile to share. He and your mom are wonderful folks. Hugs to you and the family.

  24. Im so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad, Mark and Misty. My prayers are with you and your family for guidance through this difficult time.

  25. Sorry to All Kelly was Well liked and Loved by many May God provide solace at this time of need
    Shane and Heath

  27. So sorry to learn of Kelly’s passing. This has been such an unfair turn of events. He will be sorely missed.

  28. Cindy,
    My sincere condolences to you and your family. I’m sorry to learn of Kelly’ s passing and will be remembering you in the days ahead.

  29. Our deepest sympathies. Your family is very special to us. As a new couple to Miles City Kelly and your family welcomed us with open arms. We have very fond memories of pheasant forever events.

  30. Cindy and family,
    So sorry to hear about Kelly. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  31. I am so sad to hear of Kelly’s passing. I had the privilege to work with him for some years through his involvement and leadership with Northern Plains Resource Council. Kelly was such an incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful man. From the first beer we grabbed together at the Montana Bar in Miles City, he always made me feel welcome and appreciated. I’m glad I got the chance to know him. He was a great asset to his community, his friends, and to Montana landowner, sportsmen, and conservation causes.

  32. We are sad to hear Kelly passed away. We hope you, Cindy, and family are doing o.k.. It was great to know all of you and I know how hard it will be for all of you. Heartfelt sympathy to all, Cindy, Mark, Andy, Felicia, and Shelly. We thonk of you often.

  33. So sorry for your loss. It all seems surreal for awhile. Stay close and remember fondly the wonderful times you shared. God bless. Praying for your whole family.

  34. I’m saddened by this news. Kelly was a good man who fought the good fights without losing his sense of humor. Like the conservationist he was, he leaves us better than he found us.

  36. To Cindy, Felicia and family. Sending my thoughts, prayers and condolences in this difficult time. I remember seeing him at many of the DEAP picnics with the most happiest of smiles. Pam Littlewolf

  38. If a daughter is any indication of how amazing a man is. Kelly is one of the most amazing! Andrea, my love and prayers for your family. I have been blessed to know you and by default, your family.

  39. Great loss – great guy. I walked to school with him from 7th grade through high school. Graduated with him Green Bay West High School class of 1959. Also went to U of Wisconsin with him where he met Cindy. I will miss him. Sorry, Charlie Apple

  40. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    ♥️ Kristin, Joe, Matt & Grace McCarter.

  41. Kelly and Cindy and I came to Appleton WI at the same time. We became very good friends and saw life transitions, wonderful and sad, over the many years we have known each other. The loss of Kelly is heartbreaking. He was a great storyteller, 12 string guitarist, activist, and photographer among other things. His dream was to live in the West. He and his family got to do that. Kelly and the other Montana Radues have made their mark there. But, Kelly and Cindy always maintained their contact with WI and the UP. We will sorely miss Kelly’s presence from our gettogethers. Love to all the family. Lori and Arlen

  42. Kelly and Cindy and I came to Appleton WI at the same time. We became very good friends and saw life transitions, wonderful and sad, over the many years we have known each other. The loss of Kelly is heartbreaking. He was a great storyteller, 12 string guitarist, activist, and photographer among other things. His dream was to live in the West. He and his family got to do that. Kelly and the other Montana Radues have made their mark there. But, Kelly and Cindy always maintained their contact with WI and the UP. We will sorely miss Kelly’s presence at our gettogethers. Love to all the family. Lori and Arlen

  43. Cindy, Felicia and Family
    We are very sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

  45. Sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  46. Radue family,
    May your memories warm your hearts. Sending my condolences.

  47. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Cindy and family. Sending love and positive energy to you all. ❤️

  49. I was sorry to hear about Kelly. I was in the Billings office when he transferred to Billings. He was a nice guy & I am sure he will be missed by all.

  50. Cindy and family, Sorry to read of Kelly passing. We saw it on line. He was a good neighbor. Prayers for all of you and hope you all are doing fine.

  51. Losing Kelly has left a void never to be filled or replaced. Steve will sorely miss the lengthy phone sessions about guns and other important issues such as solving the world’s problems. Prior to the surgery, Steve kept saying, “I am so worried about my brother”. Little did he know —- We have some super memories. Thinking of all of you in your sorrow. Jackie Dassinger (Radue)

  52. So sorry to read about the passing of Mr. Radue. My thoughts are with your family during this sad time.

  53. Cindy and family
    We were sorry to hear you lost Kelly recently. We think of our Kinsey friends often and will be thinking of you in following difficult days.
    Rosemary and Jack Carr

  54. Cindy and family,

    May your memories bring you comfort during this time of loss.

    Sending you hugs.

  55. Cindy and family,

    So very sorry to hear about Kelly’s passing. You couldnt have asked for a better friend than Kelly, we will miss him.
    Blessings to all.

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