Melisena “Mel” Reidinger, age 86, of Billings formerly of Terry passed away August 22, 2013 in Billings.
Mel was born 11/15/1926 in Marsh, Montana to Gottlieb G. & Magdalena Gaub. Mel attended the Bossert country school for 8 years and graduated from Terry High School. Mel worked in the nursing field until she married Rudy Reidinger in 1947 in Terry, Montana. They lived in Terry until moving to Billings in 1956. Eventually they bought a ranch and settled in the Bull Mountains near Musselshell until 1975 when they sold the ranch and returned to Terry to pursue other interests. Mel enjoyed traveling and visited many different countries. Mel took pride in her appearance and loved to shop, was a meticulous housekeeper and was a good cook. She enjoyed music and playing an accordion that was almost bigger than her. Her faith was very important to her and she remained active in her church as long as she was able. Mel lived in Billings until the time of her death.
Following Rudy’s death Mel met her good friend and companion, Arnie Weiss in Billings, and enjoyed their time together until her passing.
Survivors include two brothers, Edward (Dolly) Gaub and Miles (Isabel) Gaub and four sisters, Ruth Carlson, Marion (Pete) Anderson, Dalyce (Don) Record, and Jeanette (Marty) O’Dea. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Ervin Gaub and one sister, Edith Rinker.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the Smith West Chapel in Billings. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
S. Elaine says
I read with sadness of the loss of Melisena. My heart goes out to you over your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Galatians 1:3. Never forget that you can lean on your Heavenly Father for support. He is a comforter of all those who mourn. In His Word the Bible, He tells us to throw all our anxiety upon Him, because He cares for us, 1Peter 5:7. Isaiah 41:10. He also tells us of a brighter future when our loved ones will awake from their restful sleep to enjoy life in paradise. John 11:11; John 6:40; Revelation 21:3, 4. Many are finding solace in this promise. I pray that you will also. Heartfelt prayers are with you.