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Thomas Charles Satterthwaite
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Thomas Charles Satterthwaite
May 13, 1942 - Aug. 4, 2022
BUTTE - Thomas Charles Satterthwaite passed away Thursday afternoon, August 4, 2022 at his home in Butte with his family at his side. He was born in Butte Wednesday, May 13, 1942 to Thomas Joseph and Genevieve "Jenny" (Daly) Satterthwaite. Tom attended Butte schools and served his country in the United States Navy. He attended Northern Montana College in Havre where he met and fell in love with Chester native, Linda Diemert. They were united in marriage in Chester, Montana on September 17, 1966.
Tom worked at Robert Rocky Mountain Equipment in Butte but returned to college in Havre and ultimately MSU in Bozeman where he earned his Graduate degree.
Tom taught English and German at East Junior High for many years. Tom transferred to Butte High School and presided over the foreign language dept. He started the German Exchange Student Program and was passionate about the "Old Camp" Butte. He served on the URA and volunteered at St. James Hospital.
He loved car shows and was a Ford man, having restored several cars including his 65' Mustang and his prized 65' Mercury Comet. He was also passionate about trains and was very knowledgeable about them. Tom spent the last years babysitting and spending time with his two grandkids Tommy and Issabella whom he loved and enjoyed very much.
Besides his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his brothers, Dick and Bob Satterthwaite and multiple Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Survivors include his wife of nearly 56 years, Linda Satterthwaite, sons and daughter-in-law, Dan Satterthwaite and Michael and Jovy Satterthwaite all of Butte. Also surviving are the loves of his life, his grandchildren, Tommy and Issabella Marie Satterthwaite, his cousins, Jack, Gary, Marc and Jerimiah Berg, his nephew, Richard Satterthwaite and the Daly cousins. We want to give a special, Thank you to Jack "more like my brother" and Mary Wirth for all they are and have been to our family. We also want to extend our Thanks to the Anaconda Community Hospital staff and Highlands Hospice for their help and caring while Tom was so ill.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted today, August 12th at 1 PM in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with Deacon John Uggetti officiating.
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Joe Glatthaar
March 18, 2024
I attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Tom. We lunched together almost every Monday through Friday and became great friends. He was a marvelous person--smart, caring, and incredibly humorous. As I think of Tom a big smile comes over my face. Rest in peace, my old friend.
Patty (Heath) Ferguson
September 18, 2022
So sorry to hear about the passing of dear Mr. Satterthwaite. I was in his German class throughout high school, and took part in the German exachange. This was one of the most influential times of my high school years. I'm so grateful to him for what he offered his students. He was also the most entertaining teacher to listen to and have a rich discussion with! Peace to all in his family. Thank you for everything Mr. Satterthwaite!
Zanae Bates
August 22, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mr. Satterthwaite's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers in Butte high. He always made class so fun and you let there laughing about the conversations we would have in German class. He was a wonderful man. Even years after being out of high school I would run in to him and he would always make sure to give you his big smile and a hello!! He will be missed.
Melanie Peterson
August 20, 2022
I am sad to hear of Mr Satterthwaite´s passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at Butte High and I had the privilege of traveling to Germany with him for the exchange program. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Carol A Parrett
August 16, 2022
I worked with Tom at Butte High School. He was a great guy and wonderful friend.
MARIA HURTADO BAKER
August 14, 2022
Linda, I'm so sorry for your loss of Tom. He was my favorite teacher as you were my favorite nurse who took such awesome care of me.
Love & Prayers: Maria Hurtado Baker
Terri Torrence Boyle
August 12, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Satterthwaite, Mike, Dan and the rest of their family. Mr. Satterthwaite was such a great man, always remembered me whenever I seen him. I was very fortunate to have known him. Especially after he learned I was a Duddy!
Hugs to you all.
Terri Boyle
Kim Kohn
August 12, 2022
Tom was one of the first people I met when I moved to Butte in 1999. Years later we became reacquainted at the Butte Archives. Tom was always a kind and gentle soul. I will miss seeing him. May he rest in peace.
Amy Mulcahy Hopewell
August 12, 2022
Mr. Satterthwaite,
you were one of my most favorite people in the world.
you were the best teacher and friend. Even long after graduation you still remembered me and we would visit and catch up.
i am so sad that the world has lost you. my love to your friends and family.
Lynn MacMillan
August 12, 2022
Mr. Satterthwaite was one of my favorite teachers at East Jr. High. He was kind, patient, and gave me a love for learning. He touched many lives. My prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
Heidi Bischoff
August 11, 2022
Uncle Tom was a kind quiet man. He had interesting stories for us when we were little kids. I taught my child Tom´s fun name rhyme song game-"Heidi Heidi, Bo bighty, fee fi my mo, mighty HEIDI"
Dan Sullivan and Family
August 11, 2022
Tom and his family have been very good friends to me and my family for more years now than we can count. His presence in our lives will be sorely missed, and the world will surely be less without him in it.
Sympathy to Linda, Dan, Mike and family.
With love, Dan, Teri, Kelly, Jade, Dan, Kriss, Damon, Donna and Sully kids
Ellen Regan Kearns
August 10, 2022
I went through ST. Mary's School with Tom.Did a lot for the reunion. Was a good man. He will be missed.R.I.P.
Carolyn Twidwell
August 10, 2022
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was a valued volunteer at St. James Healthcare, and we will miss him. Please accept my sympathy
Joe Dziak
August 9, 2022
Tom was a neighbor for while on North Excelsior. I knew him as a smart, giving man. Condolences to all.
Mike and Michele Madlena
August 8, 2022
Linda, we are so very sorry to hear about Tom. He was the sweetest man and a great neighbor. Your in our prayers during this difficult time.
Lois Diemert
August 8, 2022
Special prayers for Tom and Linda and their family. What I remember about Tom was how much he enjoyed trains. I always enjoyed visiting with him.
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