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Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle

Birth	:	11 Sep 1927 Denhoff, Sheridan County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2007 Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Millbrook, Dutchess County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7861800, -73.6974500
Plot	:	Block A Row 6 Plot 19
Inscription	:	TEC4 US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Reuben "Slim" Meckle, 80, of Miles City, passed away at home in Miles City on Thursday, October 11, 2007, surrounded by his family. Slim was born September 11, 1927 in Denhoff, North Dakota to Emanuel Meckle and Lydia (Richter) Meckle. He was raised and attended school in the Denhoff and McClusky areas. Slim served in the US Army for two years during WWII as MP. After completing his time of service, Slim worked on various ranches throughout Eastern Montana. Slim married Loretta Stein on July 2, 1950 at the family farm in McClusky... Read More	Reuben "Slim" Meckle, 80, of Miles City, passed away at home in Miles City on Thursday, October 11, 2007, surrounded by his family. Slim was born September 11, 1927 in Denhoff, North Dakota to Emanuel Meckle and Lydia (Richter) Meckle. He was raised and attended school in the Denhoff and McClusky areas. Slim served in the US Army for two years during WWII as MP. After completing his time of service, Slim worked on various ranches throughout Eastern Montana. Slim married Loretta Stein on July 2, 1950 at the family farm in McClusky North Dakota: Following their marriage, Slim and Loretta lived in Havre and Malta, MT and then moved to Minot, North Dakota where they resided for 15 years. In 1973, they moved from Minot ND to Miles City, MT where they made their home for the rest of their lives. After Slim's retirement in 1989, he and Loretta became world-wide travelers, spending many hours on the road visiting family and friends. Slim was a true cowboy who loved ranching was rarely seen without his hat and even slept on a "bedroll" until his last days. Slim was mentioned in a book as a notorious cowboy and he spent many years working as a cowboy in various places. Slim's family fondly recalls his rough and tumble exterior as well as his incredibly soft heart. Slim was a natural story teller and he truly enjoyed entertaining people at social gatherings and happy hour. Slim was an avid dancer and was known to play the squeeze box when the mood came upon him. People will remember that Slim was a hard worker and took great pride in a job well done. He could be heard most any time whistling a tune as he went about his business. Slim enjoyed fishing, camping, and visiting his special friends. Slim was fond of country music and western movies. In his later years, Slim spent many hours watching birds and squirrels as they played outside his bedroom window. Most of all he enjoyed and loved his family especially his grandchildren. Slim was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Miles City. Slim is survived by his son Russ and his wife Tami of Miles City, MT, his daughter Julie and her husband Larry Coder of Miles City, a daughter from a previous marriage, Rose Duez of Las Vegas, NV, four brothers; Ted Meckle of Ray, ND, Emanuel "Manny" Meckle of Sheridan, WY, Wilmer "Will" Meckle of Rochester, WA, Bill Meckle of Wall, SD, 8 sisters; Pat Porter of Rochester, WA, Marilyn Biesterfield, Sheridan, WY, Donna Debowey, Cheyenne, WY, Elsie Wellman, Rapid City, SD, Charlotte Lindquest, Cambridge, MN, Lenora Roemmich, Chinook, MT, 7 grand-children; Russ, Teauna, Nicole, Michelle, Tinna, Glen, Bernadette seventeen great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, and a very special friend Betty Phelps. Slim was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Loretta, his parents; Emanuel and Lydia, his daughter Bonnie in 1995 and his brother Walter.

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Where is Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle's memorial?
Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Millbrook, Dutchess County, USA.
When did Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle death?
Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle death on 11 Oct 2007 in Miles City, Custer County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Reuben Clarence “Slim” Meckle's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7861800
Longitude: -73.6974500

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Loretta Mae Stein Meckle

(1932 - 2004)

Siblings

Walter Meckle

(1925 - 2004)

Wanda Marie Meckle Stein

(1931 - 2012)

Children

Julia Ann Meckle Coder

(1951 - 2012)

Flowers:

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