Wayne Robert Beller, 51

Wayne Robert Beller, 51, a lifelong resident of Whitefish, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at his home in Whitefish of natural causes.

He was born May 21, 1954, in Whitefish, the son of Jack and Rayma Beller. Wayne attended school in Whitefish, where he distinguished himself as an athlete.

He married Becky Normile in 1980, and they later divorced in 1998.

Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing and any activity in the outdoors. He enjoyed coaching sports and coached his own son through baseball, basketball and football.

He had been a conductor on the railroad for a many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Beller, in 2004.

He is survived by his mother, Rayma Beller in Whitefish; a daughter, Briana Beller in Mesa, Ariz.; a son, Kyle Beller in Whitefish; and a sister, Terri Gimello in Whitefish.

Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish with Rev. David V. Kauffman officiating.

The family has suggested that memorials can be made to the Whitefish Christian Church.