Richard Merrill Ostrum Obituary
The passing of Richard Merrill Ostrum (Absarokee, Montana) occurred on September 29, 2026. Richard, born on March 5, 1940 in Columbus, Montana, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Merrill Ostrum to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Ostrum and Cora Ostrum; his wife Kathleen Pelton; and his sister Coral Jean Delger. He is survived by: his children, Venessa Monson (Ken) and Terrill Ostrum; his grandchildren, Brande Young (Clayton), Dustin Ostrum (Nikki) and Jenessa Sawyer (Adam); his great grandchildren, Caitlin Fowler (Tyler), Keara Young, Tysen Young, Preston, Stetson Ostrum, Augustus and Truett Sawyer; his great great grandchildren, Delaney Fowler and Baby Fowler; and his brother Robert Ostrum. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Anipro Event Center (2878 MT-78, Absarokee, MT 59001).
Memorials may be made to the Absarokee Fire Department (PO Box 743; Absarokee, MT 59001), Absarokee Senior Center (PO Box 92; Absarokee, MT 59001) or Museum of the Beartooths (PO Box 1; Columbus, MT 59019).
