Richard C (Dick) Klick

Richard Charles Dick Klick passed away at his home on Castle Reef on September 20, 2014. He was born February 7, 1934 in Great Falls MT to Emil & Cecelia Klick. He and his older brother Ted worked on the K Bar L Ranch with their parents and Uncle Leo Sam Klick. He enlisted in the army at 20 and became a tank commander. He came home and packed mules and worked at the K Bar L running several different camps. He found time to court Nancy McLean and they were married in Augusta in 1956. Three children were born−Kathy, Todd & Kelly. They raised black cattle in Simms while the kids went thru school. Dick and Nancy wore out the high way between Simms and the K Bar L keeping both places going. Son Todd is continuing the ranch in Simms. They worked tirelessly and with the help of the kids, nephews and niece Jody the K Bar L Ranch has become a legacy unequalled. In 1989 with all the kids married off, Dick and Nancy moved up to Castle Reef West of Augusta. This was the perfect place, close to the K Bar L and close to the mountains. He had promised Nancy a beautiful log home and he delivered. At Castle Reef they raised a beautiful elk herd and many good horses. There was also yak, highlander cattle, miniature donkeys, and a buffalo or two. The pride he had in his horses and mules showed thru traveling the back country with a beautiful string of animals. Many men have been mentored with his knowledge of packing and working with a good mule. Dick was a conservationist and spear headed the continued preservation of the Sun River Game Preserve. He was a past member of the Montana Cowboys Association, Dude Ranchers Association, Montana Outfitters & Guides Association, Montana Angus Association, and American Quarter Horse Association. If you were looking to visit with Dick, you could find him watching his family at volleyball and basketball games, rodeos, ranch rodeos, a good horse sale, at the bar having a glass of Jack or most of the time you would have to jump on your horse and you would find him at the ranch. He enjoyed a good visit, he loved a good joke, and he always had a nice shirt and a good looking hat. He was very proud of his family and most of all, he loved wife Nancy. We will miss his leadership, his sense of humor and his advice. He is survived by his wife of 58 years; daughter Kathy (Michael) Robinson and her three, children Tyler (Jen), Rosslyn and Leo Tash and three great granddaughters Sage, Callie and Raelynn; his son Todd (Jean) Klick and their two children, Katy and Nora; daughter Kelly (John) Hanson and their two children, Kelsey and Garrett; and many other family members and great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Cecelia; uncle Leo Sam Klick; and brother Theodore Klick. Dick was buried on September 25, 2014 at the August Cemetery. Services were held by OConnor Funeral Home Memorials suggested to St Matthias Catholic Church Augusta; Augusta High School Skills USA Technical Scholarship, or your choice.