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DILLON - Richard "Rick" Anthony Cadieux, 63, of Dillon died Friday, April 14, 2006, in St. James Healthcare in Butte.
He was born on June 15, 1942, in Anaconda, to Leonard and Rose Cadieux.
Rick spent his early years in Anaconda and attended Anaconda Central. His love for sports and his athletic abilities led him to letter four years in football and two in baseball. His drive and determination, along with a football scholarship, led him to Western Montana College, where he pursued a degree in secondary education. While at Western, Rick's talent for playing football earned him a running back position for four years; which included playing in three conference championships.
Following his graduation in 1964, Rick began his teaching career in Plentywood, where he was offered a position for $100 a week teaching English and coaching football and track. Due to the war in Vietnam, he returned to Anaconda a year later to join the Army National Guard. He was then assigned to the Presidio in San Francisco, where he taught journalism to soldiers bound for Vietnam as soldier journalists. Following his release, he taught for the next several years in rural communities that included Jordan, Power and Prairie City, Ore.
In 1972, Beaverhead County High School offered him a position as an English teacher and assistant football and basketball coach. After two years, he became the head football coach, where he led his team to three conference titles in 1976, 1978 and 1980. In 1983, he gave up his position, but continued being involved with athletics by coaching basketball, wrestling, and track throughout his 32 years at Beaverhead County High School. Additionally, he coached speech and drama, taught journalism, advised the high school paper and directed school plays. During his career, Rick won many distinguished teaching awards that included Montana's Inspirational Teacher of the Year. He also was instrumental in initiating the Advanced Placement program at Beaverhead County High School. After 40 years in education, he retired to travel and spend time with his family. Rick always said that he loved the community of Dillon and was proud of every student he taught.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leonard and Rose Cadieux; and brother, Kenneth Cadieux.
Rick is survived by his daughters and sons-in-laws, Raeshelle and Steve Meyer of Ontario, Ore., Nichole and Erich Trumm of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Debbie Cadieux of St. Ignatius; grandchildren, Carly and Kyle Meyer, Morgan and Aiden Trumm, and a wonderful friend, Mona Stokes of Dillon; and numerous friends and students whose lives he touched forever.
Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Brundage Funeral Home, Dillon, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. A luncheon will be held following the service. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday.
Memorials: Elks Scholarship Foundation, Box 505, Dillon, MT 59725.
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Coral Lowry
April 13, 2022
I was in school with Rick at WMC & he was in many of the same classes I was in. He was such a great friend and we were all good friends at college. Rich had a wonderful personality and was so fun to be around. I send his family my sympathy & pray for each on.
Eileen Merry-Shea
April 25, 2006
Rick, you were a great teacher and believed in all kids of all ages! I'll always love and respect that of you forever. The community of Dillon will miss you for a long time to come, as will I. Thanks for all the stories, thanks for all the generous time and thank you for being a friend at all times.
Tom Layton
April 24, 2006
Ricky Cadieux was a true leader as far back as his high school days at Anaconda Central. He was a credit to all who knew him. He had a great legacy and will truly be missed. My sympathies to the Cadieux family. God will surely enjoy Rick's company.
Susie Barth (Watters)
April 23, 2006
I will miss seeing Mr. Cadieux in Dillon. He was a fun teacher and coach. I remember how proud he was of his daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Jaime (Watkins) Harlicker
April 21, 2006
Mr. Cadieux was a great teacher, He always took extra time outside of class to help those who needed extra help, He took the time to teach me the things most learned in 7th grade and always pushed me hard to show me that I could accomplish things. He will be greatly missed and my condolenses to the family and friends!
Shone' Nelson
April 20, 2006
I remember him very fondly, he was one of the only teachers that seemed to see something in me that others did not.
He was quick to smile and even quicker to make others do the same.
He will be missed.
Randie Rufenach
April 20, 2006
Mr. Cadieux was amazingly wonderful.. He was funny and always pushed me so hard.. One time he told my mom that I would never make it through his class knowing that it would make me mad enough to try harder.. I got an A- in his class.. I'm gonna miss him so much... Wait-- I already Do...
Jim McMahon
April 19, 2006
Rick and I played high school football and basketball together in Anaconda. We would later play college football against each other for four years. Rick was not only very fine athlete, he was an awesome competitor. I am deeply saddened by his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bill Gallagher
April 19, 2006
Ellen and I were saddened to hear of Rick's sudden passing. Please accept our prayers and sympathy at this most difficuilt time. "Color" was a very fine classmate,team member,high school buddy of mine in Anaconda.
Amy (Botsford) Walker
April 19, 2006
"The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life." Plato. Mr. Cadieux inspired my love for learning with his dynamic and creative approach to education. He was a great man, and I am so saddened that he is no longer with us. His family can truly be proud of the legacy he has left behind.
Liz Zink
April 19, 2006
I was shocked and saddened when my dad called to let me know that Mr. Cadieux had died. He was one of my favorite teachers and I loved his English classes. I offer my sincere condolences to his friends and family. He will be missed.
Dusti (Campbell) Gilbert
April 19, 2006
I was saddened to hear that Mr. Cadieux had passed away, he was a wonderful teacher. He always made English fun and interesting. Best wishes to his family.
John Love
April 19, 2006
My deepest sympothy goes out to Coaches family. He was not only my mentor but more importantly my friend. I will reflect on his impact on me for years to come. I hope he dosent read this though. My spelling and my gramer hasent improved much over the years. Coach "Cleats" ill miss you, May god bless you and keep you untill we can play again.
Heather (Pilgrim) Turner
April 19, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Cadieux family at this time of sorrow. He was my favorite English teacher at BCHS - I think he was everyone's favorite. Mr. Cadieux will be greatly missed!
Nikki Pilgim Herren
April 19, 2006
Mr Cadieux was such an awesome teacher. I totally enjoyed his classes. I will definately miss seeing him around town. It was so great to talk to him, he always remembered his students.
Clay Zobell
April 18, 2006
His death is shocking. He was a great teacher and most of all, my friend. Someone I trusted and loved as grandfather. I wish I could have spent more time with him. I will miss him.
Joe Dziak
April 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Launi (Pilgrim) Bryant
April 18, 2006
Mr. Cadieux will truly be missed by many. He was by far my favorite English teacher at BCHS.
Sharon Johns
April 18, 2006
Our sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.
From a former classmate,
Sharon Ulstad Johns and Family
Mystel Hammond
April 18, 2006
I was a student of Mr. Cadieux's at BCHS, class of 1998. He was one of my most favorite teachers becasue he was always in such a good mood. He touched many lives throughout his career and will be deeply missed.
Conrad Peterson
April 18, 2006
Tammy and I will miss Coach Cadieux. So many great memories of a great person. Thanks Coach, you are in our prayers!
Bill Lowney
April 18, 2006
Please accept my sincerest sympathy for your loss. I thought Rick's obituary was a wonderful and fitting tribute. I remember Rick affectionately from our time at Central together.
Lara (Johns) Giddens
April 18, 2006
My heart goes out to your family. Mr. C. was a great teacher. He made a difference in the lives of so many students, and he was always so proud of how beautiful his daughters were.
Coral (Powell) Lowry
April 18, 2006
My prayers to the Cadieux family. I was a classmate of Rich at Western and have many fond memories of our years at college. Rich was such fun and had a great personality and was a friend to everyone.
Patricia Brienza Doherty
April 18, 2006
Thank you, Mr. Cadieux, for everything you inspired me to do. I graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1986. Yours were some of the most challenging and rewarding English classes I ever had. You encouraged me to keep writing; I always have.
Traci Kendall Claar
April 18, 2006
Thank you for all you gave to Beaverhead County High School, as a teacher and a coach. You will be remembered.
The Class of 1986
Julie Barker-Shanley
April 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Your dad was a gifted teacher who knew how to bring out the best in all of his students. He touched many lives and I hope this brings you some comfort.
Bill Shea
April 18, 2006
I am amazed at my classmate's accomplishments in his chosen life's work, and remember his respect for individual kids as we worked the Anaconda City Rec Baseball together for 3 of our college summers. Rest In Peace, Rick, and thanks for saving that game for me with that great catch. It was not mentioned what a great baseball player you were.
Harry E. Dziak
April 18, 2006
My deep sympathy to all of Rick's family and friends from another Anaconda Central alumni.
Dave Cunningham
April 18, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cadieux family. Rick was a great athlete and more important a great person. Being from Butte I only played against him but he was greatly respected.
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