Oscar G. Adolph, 82, passed away at his home Friday morning, March 2, 2007, of a massive heart attack.
He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Java, S.D., one of five children born to Alex and Emila (Wahl) Adolph. The family moved to Roundup when Oscar was two years old. He attended school at Hathaway County School north of town and stayed home to help his father on the ranch while his three brothers served their country in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Backenkeller in Roundup. They spent 56 happy years together. They lived and worked on the ranch until 1978 when Oscar's health forced them to sell and move into Roundup. After moving into town, Oscar worked for Bill Milton and Walter Newton for a short time and then was Roundup City Cemetery caretaker for several years. Oscar loved ranching and work of any kind, whether it was farming, working livestock or working in the yard in town. He especially enjoyed having coffee with friends, attending livestock and farm auctions, listening to gospel and western music, watching TV and visiting with everyone.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and they fondly remember him for his love of catsup, (" I bet Grandpa even has catsup on his ice cream") and for rubbing his bald head to which he would say, "Don't mess up my hair!"
His parents; brothers, Bernard and Albert; and a sister, Lorraine Major preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Joyce (Duane) Brewer of Roundup, Joann (Ted) Eck of Anaconda; a son, Jerry (Shana) Adolph of Billings; six grandchildren, James (Kelly) Brewer of Roundup, Laura (Travis) Kamp of Pompeys Pillar, Heidi (Lars) Rasmussen of Belgrade, Carl Eck of Bozeman, Tommy Adolph and Molly Adolph of Billings; and one great-granddaughter, Kendyl Kamp. He is also survived by one brother, W.S. (Adeline) Adolph of Billings and Arizona; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.
He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Java, S.D., one of five children born to Alex and Emila (Wahl) Adolph. The family moved to Roundup when Oscar was two years old. He attended school at Hathaway County School north of town and stayed home to help his father on the ranch while his three brothers served their country in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Backenkeller in Roundup. They spent 56 happy years together. They lived and worked on the ranch until 1978 when Oscar's health forced them to sell and move into Roundup. After moving into town, Oscar worked for Bill Milton and Walter Newton for a short time and then was Roundup City Cemetery caretaker for several years. Oscar loved ranching and work of any kind, whether it was farming, working livestock or working in the yard in town. He especially enjoyed having coffee with friends, attending livestock and farm auctions, listening to gospel and western music, watching TV and visiting with everyone.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and they fondly remember him for his love of catsup, (" I bet Grandpa even has catsup on his ice cream") and for rubbing his bald head to which he would say, "Don't mess up my hair!"
His parents; brothers, Bernard and Albert; and a sister, Lorraine Major preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Joyce (Duane) Brewer of Roundup, Joann (Ted) Eck of Anaconda; a son, Jerry (Shana) Adolph of Billings; six grandchildren, James (Kelly) Brewer of Roundup, Laura (Travis) Kamp of Pompeys Pillar, Heidi (Lars) Rasmussen of Belgrade, Carl Eck of Bozeman, Tommy Adolph and Molly Adolph of Billings; and one great-granddaughter, Kendyl Kamp. He is also survived by one brother, W.S. (Adeline) Adolph of Billings and Arizona; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Oscar G. Adolph, 82, passed away at his home Friday morning, March 2, 2007, of a massive heart attack.
He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Java, S.D., one of five children born to Alex and Emila (Wahl) Adolph. The family moved to Roundup when Oscar was two years old. He attended school at Hathaway County School north of town and stayed home to help his father on the ranch while his three brothers served their country in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Backenkeller in Roundup. They spent 56 happy years together. They lived and worked on the ranch until 1978 when Oscar's health forced them to sell and move into Roundup. After moving into town, Oscar worked for Bill Milton and Walter Newton for a short time and then was Roundup City Cemetery caretaker for several years. Oscar loved ranching and work of any kind, whether it was farming, working livestock or working in the yard in town. He especially enjoyed having coffee with friends, attending livestock and farm auctions, listening to gospel and western music, watching TV and visiting with everyone.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and they fondly remember him for his love of catsup, (" I bet Grandpa even has catsup on his ice cream") and for rubbing his bald head to which he would say, "Don't mess up my hair!"
His parents; brothers, Bernard and Albert; and a sister, Lorraine Major preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Joyce (Duane) Brewer of Roundup, Joann (Ted) Eck of Anaconda; a son, Jerry (Shana) Adolph of Billings; six grandchildren, James (Kelly) Brewer of Roundup, Laura (Travis) Kamp of Pompeys Pillar, Heidi (Lars) Rasmussen of Belgrade, Carl Eck of Bozeman, Tommy Adolph and Molly Adolph of Billings; and one great-granddaughter, Kendyl Kamp. He is also survived by one brother, W.S. (Adeline) Adolph of Billings and Arizona; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.
He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Java, S.D., one of five children born to Alex and Emila (Wahl) Adolph. The family moved to Roundup when Oscar was two years old. He attended school at Hathaway County School north of town and stayed home to help his father on the ranch while his three brothers served their country in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
On Aug. 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Backenkeller in Roundup. They spent 56 happy years together. They lived and worked on the ranch until 1978 when Oscar's health forced them to sell and move into Roundup. After moving into town, Oscar worked for Bill Milton and Walter Newton for a short time and then was Roundup City Cemetery caretaker for several years. Oscar loved ranching and work of any kind, whether it was farming, working livestock or working in the yard in town. He especially enjoyed having coffee with friends, attending livestock and farm auctions, listening to gospel and western music, watching TV and visiting with everyone.
He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and they fondly remember him for his love of catsup, (" I bet Grandpa even has catsup on his ice cream") and for rubbing his bald head to which he would say, "Don't mess up my hair!"
His parents; brothers, Bernard and Albert; and a sister, Lorraine Major preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Joyce (Duane) Brewer of Roundup, Joann (Ted) Eck of Anaconda; a son, Jerry (Shana) Adolph of Billings; six grandchildren, James (Kelly) Brewer of Roundup, Laura (Travis) Kamp of Pompeys Pillar, Heidi (Lars) Rasmussen of Belgrade, Carl Eck of Bozeman, Tommy Adolph and Molly Adolph of Billings; and one great-granddaughter, Kendyl Kamp. He is also survived by one brother, W.S. (Adeline) Adolph of Billings and Arizona; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.
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