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Nordic Ski Grooming Report – December 18, 2025 (posted 12/18/2025)
Covill Funeral Home Ray Bredthauer, 82, of Pinedale passed away December 3, 2025. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 20th at 1:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran church in Pinedale. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the services in the Pinedale Cemetery. Obituary- Ray Bredthauer April 7, 1943 - December 13, 2025 Ray F. Bredthauer, 82, of Pinedale, WY passed away peacefully in his sleep at Shepard of the Valley Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Casper, WY. on December 13, 2025. Ray was born in Lusk, Wyoming on April 7, 1943. He attended school K-12 in Lusk. He graduated from Niobrara County High School. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Wyoming. He attended Agricultural Engineering School in Chadron, Nebraska. He married Dixie Miller in Lusk in 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. He was hired as an Agricultural Engineer for International Harvester in Chicago. They moved back to Wyoming after their first child was born. He worked for the BLM in Pinedale as a Civil Engineer. While working for the BLM he designed the roads in the Scab Creek Campground among other roads in Sublette County. He was also involved in creating the BLM logo. He later worked as a surveyor for SCS in Pinedale. Ray also owned Active Electric, a TV repair business. Later he owned a contracting business. He was also in the rental business. He raised cows and owned his own brand. Ray was the owner operator of a tractor trailer. He hauled Wildland firefighting equipment to major fires in California, Idaho and Wyoming to include Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks. He held his pilot’s license, an engineering license and he had a commercial driver’s License (CDL). He was an active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the church council since moving to Pinedale. He was an Elder for many years and held the office of Vice President for the past 15 years. He also taught confirmation classes and Sunday school. Ray’s hobbies included wrestling in high school and college. He earned the bronze medal in wrestling in college. He and Dixie loved to go boating, camping, and snowmobiling with family and friends. Every fall they would go for a drive up to Elk Heart Park to enjoy the foliage. He enjoyed watching football. He raised and broke wild mustangs that he adopted from the BLM. He enjoyed trail riding in the mountains. In his younger years he raced snow machines. He was active and supportive of his kid’s and grandkid’s extracurricular activities such as 4H, football, and mudbogging. He was involved with the One Lunger snowmobile races that occurred annually for 25 years. Ray is survived by his 3 children; Troy Bredthauer, Darwin Bredthauer (Amy); Teresa Bredthauer (Jon Dollar); 3 grandchildren Saria (Bredthauer) McLean-Brandon, Malak Bredthauer-Sophia, and Jarak Bredthauer; 2 great grandchildren Rossi McLean and Ryler McLean; his brothers David Bredthauer and Charles Bredthauer and their families, as well as numerous nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Bredthauer; his mother, Vera Bredthauer; his brother, Ralph Bredthauer; and his wife, Dixie Bredthauer. The funeral Service will be held December 20, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 512 N Tyler St. Pinedale, Wyoming at 1:00PM. A private family viewing will be held at 11:00AM to noon. An open viewing will be held from noon to 12:40PM. Reception to follow at the church after the graveside service. Family wishes memorial contributions go to the (LWML) associated with Our Savior's Lutheran Church, in Pinedale, Wyoming. Ray has been joyously reunited with his wife Dixie of 61 years! They will never have spent Christmas apart and will be together forever! Ray was a good Christian man, a loving father and husband, he will be missed beyond words. Related Links: Obituary – Ray Bredthauer Covill Funeral Home
No services planned at this time Covill Funeral Home Our world lost a treasure when Tom Colerick passed away suddenly on Dec. 9, 2025 at his home near Boulder, WY. Thomas LeRoy was born July 5, 1940 in Alliance, Nebraska to Albert and Julia Colerick. He was drafted into the Army and served in Panama from 1963 to 1965, where he earned recognition for his sharpshooting skills and also trained as a cook, having worked in a bakery starting at age 15. He made his first saddle at an early age for Harry Younkin while still in Nebraska. After an honorable discharge Tom and his best friend Jerry Sterling came to Wyoming in 1968 to find work as cowboys. They found Rex Wardell at Arnold’s Cabin south of Pinedale where they had to prove their cowboy skills and were hired on the spot. Tom went on to become foreman of the Green River Drift where he hired Jo Ann (Olson) to cook and she became the love of his life. They were married May 3, 1974 in Jackson, Wyoming where Jo Ann was born and raised. He worked on Jim Noble’s ranch, then changed careers and worked for Joe Sondgeroth at Walt’s Plumbing. During that time, Tom and Jo Ann purchased land and started designing the home they would spend the rest of their lives in together. Then he achieved his lifelong dream and opened Tom’s Saddle shop in 1987. His saddles and leatherwork are treasured by cowboys and collectors worldwide. Though he officially sold his shop in 2010, he built saddles and mentored young saddle makers until the end of his days. Tom and Jo Ann loved to square dance with the Wind River Whirlers and Tom enjoyed trail riding with the Back Country Horsemen well into his retirement. Tom also drove a wagon in the Rendezvous Pageant for many years and participated in the Wyoming Centennial Wagon Train in 1990. Tom was preceded in death by both of his parents, an infant brother Albert, sister-in-law InSun Colerick, brother-in-law Gene Lienemann, and his loving wife Jo Ann. He is survived by sister Margaret Lienemann, brother Harold Colerick, sister Kathy (Roger) Yerdon, children Lane Raper (Millie Parks) and Kelly Ravner, as well as his faithful dog Katie and horse Mo. No services are planned at this time. Related Links: Obituary – Tom Colerick, July 5, 1940 - December 9, 2025 Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming
Covill Funeral Home Donald Paul Wilson, 65, of Big Piney, Wyoming, passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 6, 1960, Donnie was known for his sharp wit, easy humor, and the remarkable ability to make friends wherever he went. He never met a stranger, only someone he hadn’t laughed with yet. Donnie spent his life in the outdoors he loved so deeply. Whether he was fishing, hunting, exploring the mountains, or talking about his adventures in Alaska, he was happiest under an open sky. A competitive cribbage player and a storyteller at heart, Donnie brought joy, laughter, and connection to every gathering. For his entire career, Donnie worked various positions in the oilfield, ending as a measurement technician, earning the respect of coworkers and friends through his dedication, knowledge, and strong work ethic. Donnie’s greatest pride and accomplishment was his family. He and Jalane poured their heart into raising and teaching their four children, guiding them with honesty, strength, and a desire to help them grow into the best versions of themselves. His love for his family was unwavering and immeasurable. He is survived by his wife, Jalane Wilson; his children Tiffany (Travis) Stevens and their children Jaydon, Jordyn, and Jarron; Savannah Wilson (Danny Winner) and her children Dali, Peter Rambacher, and Baby Winner; Trevor (Courtney) Wilson and their children Brooklynn and Rhylee; and Lacey (Justin) Mazurie and their children Brockand Colby Mazurie; and his brothers Danny and David (Julie) Wilson. Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, Bette and Lewis Wilson, and grandparents Anna Myerscough and Lewis L.A. Wilson Sr., Jimmie and Paul Virostko. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless memories that will live on through each of them. A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Sublette County Fairgrounds Event Center. Friends and family are invited to attend and celebrate Donnie’s life. Related Links: Obituary – Donnie Wilson, 9/6/1960-12/10/2025 Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming
Betty Fear passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Services will be next summer in Big Piney. Obituary November 19, 1939 - December 3, 2025 Betty Louise Budd Fear was born November 19, 1939, daughter of Joe and Ruth Budd of Big Piney, Wyoming. She died on December 3, 2025. She graduated from Big Piney High School as Valedictorian of her class, then attended Loretto Heights College in Denver and went on to graduate from the University of Wyoming. She married Frank Fear and together they had three children, Mark, Susan and John. They later divorced, and in 1995 she married Rod Bennett. She lived in Big Piney most of her life, the main exception being the winters she and Rod spent in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, where they made many close friends. She will be well remembered and missed by many in Sublette County and throughout Wyoming. She was truly a warrior for her town and community, for Sublette County and for Wyoming. She had made a career of working towards "what’s good for Wyoming communities." She was on the local School Board, the State Board of Education, on the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees and was dedicated to the needs of education at all levels. She served as Sublette County Commissioner, as a member of the Sublette County Treatment Court, the Sublette Community Partnership Board and the Sublette Center Board. She founded the Big Piney-Marbleton Community Development Committee, hoping to inspire young community members and business owners to invest time and energy to keep the community she loved alive and make it thrive. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, playing the piano for weekly services for many years. She used her musical abilities to generously give her time to accompany many Big Piney High School (BPHS) aspiring musicians in school competitions and volunteered her time to be assistant director for many BPHS musical theatrical productions. In addition, she helped with 4-H activities, was the High School Rodeo sponsor, local rodeo Secretary as well as being the Secretary of the Wyoming Rodeo Association. She touched many in her life through her many professional roles. She worked at the bank in Big Piney, was both the Middle School secretary and Social Studies teacher, Justice of the Peace in Big Piney, Real Estate Broker, co-owner of The Country Cottage clothing store, original co-owner of The Marbleton Inn and Restaurant. She hired and trained many young people in various capacities; she was never a soft touch. Today, many of her trainees give her credit for their success later in life, because she expected and insisted that they do their jobs right. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Rod Bennett; her parents, Joe and Ruth Budd, and her granddaughter, Reagan Marie Nelson. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Budd Flitner and Nancy Budd Espenscheid; her children, Mark Fear, daughter Susan Fear Nessan (Doug Nessan), son John (Jody Alexander) Fear; and six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ceremonial services will be held next summer at the Big Piney Cemetery. Betty will be greatly missed by friends of all ages, vocations and callings. Memorial contributions in Betty's memory can be made to the Green River Valley Museum, P.O. Box 12 Big Piney, WY 83113; or Sublette County Health Hospital, P.O. Box 627, Pinedale, WY 82941. Related Links: Obituary – Betty Fear Covill Funeral Home, Pinedale, Wyoming
Mike Looney, Groomer Monday, 8:45AM: Upper and Lower Surveyor and Moose Ridge groomed for both classic and skating. Old Road Trail and Tree Loop flat groomed. Half Moon Tie-In and Kelly Park were both flat groomed yesterday. About an inch of new snow this morning. Don’t recommend the lower trails, Old Road Trail above the Nordic Equipment Building and Half Moon Tie-In are in extremely thin condition. As always, please keep a handle on your dogs. There is a lot of wildlife around including elk. Let’s all get off to a good start and pick up after your dogs. Thank you. This Nordic ski trail grooming report is courtesy of the Sublette County Recreation Board. Related Links: www.sublettetrails.org Additional information on winter and summer trail recreation in Sublette County, including maps and requested trail etiquette White Pine-Kelly Park Ski Trail Map - (10.3MB PDF) CCC Ponds Ski Trail Map - (1.84MB PDF) Road and Weather links www.visitpinedale.org Pinedale tourism website (links to lodging, dining, area information) www.whitepinewyoming.com White Pine Resort, 307-367-6606, (Nearby alpine skiing, food services, restroom) www.greatoutdoorshop.com The Great Outdoor Shop, 307-367-2440 www.sublettechamber.com Local businesses & services, 307-367-2242 www.golfpinedale.com Rendezvous Meadows Golf Course (Additional Nordic ski trails, food services, restroom)
Sublette County Sheriff’s Office The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the theft of a mini excavator that occurred on November 16th, 2025, between approximately 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The equipment was taken from a worksite near mile marker 124 on U.S. Highway 189, where it had been staged for ongoing construction operations. Deputies responded and confirmed that the excavator had been removed from the location during that time window. Anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area or who has information that could assist in this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Overbaugh at joverbaugh@sublettecountywy.gov or call Sublette County Dispatch at 307-367-4378. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the community’s assistance in helping recover the stolen equipment. ________________________________ Editor’s note: Mile marker 124 on US 189 is just south of the DeSmet Road pull-out south of Daniel about two miles. |
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