Richard Morrison, age 78, of Lame Deer passed away on May 2, 2015 at St. Vincent’s HealthCare in Billings, MT. He was born in Crow Agency, MT on May 15, 1936 to Clyde Redneck and Rena Littlehead. He was adopted and raised by Roy F. Spang. His brothers are Raymond and Lyman Spang and adopted brother Clair Clubfoot. His sisters are Lucy Anne Fisher, Regina Whiteman and adopted sister Fanny Perkins.
Richard married Delma Bullshoe and together they had four children: Gilbert “Mucko” Redneck-Spang, Jr., Clyde, Julene, and Robert Redneck. Richard and Delma raised their niece and nephew Jason and Cindy Fisher.
Richard did many things in his life but his main passion was advocating for the rights of the Northern Cheyenne people. He belonged to the Elk Scrapers Society. Richard loved to travel, tell stories and make others laugh. He loved his nieces and nephews, but especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Richard will be greeted on the other side by his mother Rena; step-father Roy; brothers; sisters; sons Mucko & Robert; and all his other relatives that went before him including his great-great-grandfather, Chief Dull Knife.
He is survived by his children Clyde and Julene Redneck; brother Clair; nephew Jason; his grandchildren: Brandon (Amanda) Little Coyote, Cala Jo ( Shawn) Redneck, Abigail (Thomas) Higgins, Savaya Lucero, Lindsey (Steve) Barber, Harrison (Jessie) Rock Above, Amber Redneck; and all of his great-grandchildren who meant so much to him; his nieces and nephews, who were all like his children; cousins who were his brothers and sisters, and all of his family and friends.
A Traditional Wake will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in the Lynch Coulee area, north of Lame Deer. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Lynch Coulee at 11:00 am with burial to follow in the Redneck Family Cemetery near Lynch Coulee.
Stevenson and Sons funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Thursday May 7, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Thursday May 7, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave.
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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William E Rowland says
My old friend sorry to see you go.
Prayers for the family and friends.
Danetta says
I will see you again my friend. Thank you for all the knowledge that you shared with me… I am grateful to be able to have been fortunate to be your friend… I will miss you. Go with God.
Janice Good Luck says
I am in such shock!! It seems that I just talk to you a couple of weeks ago. My friend, in-law and out law. Thank you so much for the many phone calls checking on me and the girls. Always with much concern for Misty and Cesilie Rena. You will be deeply missed. Now you are at peace. Prayers for the family. Call or send a message if there is anything I can do. PLEASE let me know.
Tamera Pamela Jennifer Kristen Sooktis-Mann says
To Joleen, Clyde, Grandkids and all our family back home, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this disheartening time. We’ll always remember Uncle Richards (whiskey Man) infectious smile and his joyous charisma. Rest in peace Uncle richard (whiskey Man), our great loss is Heavens great gain. With all our love and sympathy: Tamera, Pamela, Jennifer and Kristen.
Ron Seminole says
It was TIME for you to go my relative…Not many left here on the REZ , from OUR family>>>THEY are in MA’HE O’S kingdom…TELL them thank you when they greet YOU…ask THEM TO help straighten out THE YOUNGER generation…PRAYERS on your departing…..I’ll see you and they when It’s MY TIME…. THANKS >>>>
Linda Morrison says
I am going to miss you checking up on me & being concerned with my well being. Sorry, I wasn’t able to come visit you when you were sick. Tell all the relatives that have gone on before us that we miss them & to watch over us that are left behind in this HARSH world. Ha-ho for everything & have a good journey. Love you always, my BIG Brother.
Genie says
I will miss you uncle, tell mama I miss her too!
Troy & Lori Killsontop says
Our condolences go out to the Family and may the great spirit bless and watch over you Richard, we will miss your stories and your smile.
Roger Killsnight Sr. says
My friend, whiskey man. Will miss our morning talks over coffee and your stories. Have a good journey my friend.
Lynette Spang says
Prayers to the family he will be greatly missed! Marlin Whitedirt & family