WILLIAM “BILL” R. UTKE

William “Bill” R. Utke, 81, of Billings passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. He was born in Billings on Monday, July 5, 1943; the son of Willis Utke and Blanche (Munson) Utke.
He was raised on the farm in Billings where he graduated from Billings High School  in 1961.
On Sept. 20, 1963, he married Patricia Ruth Coonis, they were married for 56 years before she passed away in January of 2020.
 After settling on the farm south of Billings, he also began trucking. He was a member of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Posse in the early 70’s and was proud to serve on his steady mare, Lora.
He is survived by his two sons, Ronny (Tammy) and Robert (Robin); his daughter, Ronda (Thad); two grandsons and their wives; two granddaughters; his sister, Sondra; and a loving extended family of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents and his wife, Pat.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Jan. 24, in Meadors Funeral Home in Billings. Burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Billings. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Billings.
 

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