Frank J. Dierman, 82

Frank J. Dierman, 82, died on Oct. 27, 2004, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish.

He was born to Peter H. and Blanche Dierman on Dec. 18, 1921, in Eureka, and lived his entire life there.

He spent his working years at various sawmills and his later years as a carpenter. Frank suffered a stroke in 1994 which confined him to a wheelchair. He loved to park in front of his home and greet the children walking home from school. He also loved hunting and fishing, and was an expert in tracing family histories from the early days of the valley.

Frank married Margie M. Troop in June of 1945, and from this union five children were born.

He is survived by his wife, Margie; and his children, Dennis L. Dierman and wife, Marilyn, Becky Evins and husband, Gary, Sam J. Dierman of Havre, M. Kate Dierman, and Frank J. Dierman Jr. and wife, Barbara. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Darby, Damon and Deanna Dierman, Gabe Evins, Kacey Josephson and Jessie Hall, Beau Dierman, Josh and Bailey Dierman, and Kayleen, Kris and Jason Sperry; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.

There will be no public service.

Nelson & Vial Funeral Home in Eureka is handling arrangements.