Wilford (Willy) Enneberg, age 74, a
retired private contractor from Kevin, died Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at the
Marias Care Center due to Parkinson’s Disease. Private family services will
be held at the Enneberg farm. Whitted Funeral Chapel is in charge of
arrangements.
Survivors include his daughter, Betty Endrina-Cole of Kevin; grandsons Ikika & Jose Endrina and granddaughter, Mikayla Cole all of Kevin; step-daughters, Kathy Dees & Bobby Jo West of Ft. McCoy, FL; sisters, Alice Myron, Rita Schrader, Effie Cato and Esther Schwecke; brothers, Gary and Duane Enneberg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Willy was preceded in death by his parents and his loving companion, Baby, the dog.
Willy, the second of seven children, was born September 10, 1932 to Ole and Olga (Hanell) Enneberg, The family bought the farm north of Kevin up on the rim. He attended rural Mountain School until the 8th grade finishing his education in Cut Bank. He was drafted in the Army for the Korean War. Following his military time, he returned home to work for Reader and Company out of Cut Bank.
Willy and Rozanne Lazenby were married in 1975 and he gained two step-daughters, Kathy and Bobby, with the marriage. He became a private contractor and owned a few businesses on the highline. The family grew in March of 1977 with the birth of Betty Lu. Willy and his daughter were inseparable; carrying her around until her legs dangled to his knees. He was truly a very patient and loving father who spoiled his daughter to no end as all who knew him haven’t forgotten.
In 1982 the family moved to the Big Island of Hawaii. A couple of years later Willy became a single parent and raised his daughter there on the island. Willy was a private contractor for many businesses of the island and enjoyed his work. He loved seeing his daughter swim in the ocean; enjoyed exploring the island; and having picnics on car drives during the weekends. Willy had a passion for the Hawaiian culture and history and studied the Hawaiian monarchy extensively. He built and repaired motorcycles for Betty in his free time. Everyone knew who to take their motorcycles to for repairs – he could fix anything.
After he moved back to the mainland, he continued his work as a private contractor until his retirement and then enjoyed playing with gadgets and fixing contraptions for his grandkids. He was always dragging something in for the grandkids to play with. He liked all the toys and gadgets better than the kids!
He will be greatly missed for his smile and endless supply of bad jokes.