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Richard Bartlett Obituary
Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present from 5 to 5:30 p.m., at Schnider Funeral Home. His funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, with burial in Highland Cemetery.
Richard was born May 16, 1923, in Great Falls, where he was raised and educated, graduating from Great Falls High School and the College of Great Falls. As a veteran of WWII, he fought with Patton's 3rd Army in the liberation of Europe. After serving his country, Richard attended the University of Oregon School of Dentistry and graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Science.
He married Rosemary Reilly with whom he had five children, they later divorced. He then married Estelle McVey in Great Falls and she preceded him in death on April 1, 2004.
Dr. Bartlett practiced dentistry in Great Falls for 45 years. Many families he treated for three generations. He was profoundly touched by his patient's loyalty and friendship.
He sang tenor in the Treasure Statesmen Barber Shop choir, was an avid fisherman, hunter and bowler. He and his wife Estelle bred and trained black Labrador retrievers, competing and judging Field Trials on a national level. He spent decades developing his beloved farm into a world-class training facility.
Richard loved his large, extended family and especially enjoyed keeping up with his nieces' families. He will be missed by all.
Survivors include daughters Suzanne (Kyle) Prescott of Boca Raton, Fla., Rachel (Tom) Sexton of Hoodsport, Wash., and Diane (Paul) Woodman of California; and a son, Edward (Marissa) Bartlett of Fairfield, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by sons Paul Bartlett and James Bartlett.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, 1000 17th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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February 7, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Bartlett family. He was my dentist while I was growing up and for a few years after I moved to Michigan. My mother would schedule my dentist appointments when I would fly back to Montana (home). Paula (Klesh) Robinson
Claire Casey
February 7, 2011
To the family of Dr. Bartlett, especially Suzanne, I hold you in my heart.
Phil McLaughlin
February 6, 2011
To the family of Dr. Bartlett my sincere condolences. He was a phenominal dentist; treated my folks and we kids forever. He truly cared. God bless and receive him. This is for sure.
Paul Woodmansee
February 6, 2011
I haven't known Mr Bartlett very long. The time that I have known him has been a very nice experiance. I will miss him and enjoy the time that we spent together. May his journey be peacefull.
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