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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272297
Title: Wesley R. Green
Date: 9/1/1950-8/27/2026
Inscription/Marks: 9/1/1950
Summary: Wesley Ryan Green, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 75. Funeral services were held on September 18, 2026, at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, Miles City, MT. Wes was born on September 1, 1950, in Miles City, to Roland Green and Cora Schell, joining his older brother Ron. He was later adopted by his grandparents, Clarence and Elizabeth (Betty) Green. Wes proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 as a Vietnam veteran. Not long after returning home from Vietnam, Wes met his wife, Kristy. They were married on August 9, 1975, and shared 51 years of marriage together. After leaving the Army, Wes began a long and hardworking career. He worked as a truck driver before discovering his passion for baking. He spent 25 years as a baker, working for Buttrey’s in Billings and Miles City, and Economart in Williston, ND. His years as a baker were a testament to his dedication, work ethic, and pride in doing a job well. Wes later returned to the road as a propane driver for 15 years, working for Herman Oil, which later became Thomas Pilot. Whether behind the wheel of a truck or working in a bakery, Wes was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for those he loved. Outside of work, Wes enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved hunting and fishing, spending time outdoors and making memories along the way. He was also an avid fan of old Western movies, with John Wayne being one of his favorites. Wes will be remembered for his years of service to his country, his dedication to his family and work, his love of the outdoors, and the many memories he leaves behind with those who knew and loved him. Wes is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kristy; his children, Crystal Green of Williston; Ryan Green of Williston and his sons, Braiden, Donovan, and Weston; Nicole (Nick) Jones of Williston and their children, Austyn and Calvin; sisters, Cindy Hulse and Denee Feist of Miles City, MT; sisters-in-law, Carri Green of Mesquite, NV, and Denise (Jim) Linnell of Venus, TX; brother-in-law, Kevin (Sheila) Krausz of Miles City, MT; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Wes was preceded in death by his mother, Cora; grandparents, Clarence and Betty Green; brother, Ron Green; father- and mother-in-law, Clarence and Janice Krausz; special aunts and uncles, Ruby and Paul Keniv; and Dick and Evelyn Green.
Red ID: FND_I_79790

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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