Lonnie Ray Reddog passed away on November 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 64 years old. Lonnie was born on April 5, 1949 to Leland Reddog and Lorraine Buckles in Poplar, Montana. Lonnie was the third youngest brother of six children. He attended schools in Poplar graduating in 1967.
Lonnie attended Northern Montana College and Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington where he studied planning. He received his bachelor’s degree from NAES College. Lonnie worked for the Fort Peck Tribes Planning Department as a grant writer and various other jobs. He also worked as a police officer in Dallas, Texas in the middle 70’s. Lonnie was very active in sports, mostly basketball. His team made it to state. Lonnie was famous for dribbling the basketball behind his back. Lonnie was an avid hunter. He loved the outdoors. He also loved baseball and fishing. Now that he is departed, the deer and fish will be safe. Lonnie had a great sense of humor and loved visiting with family and friends. We called him Loon Boy when he made us laugh.
Lonnie is survived by his longtime companion Lyda Brown, daughters Lonelle Rising Sun, LeiLani (Reese) Reddoor, Loralee Red Dog, grandchildren, Justin and Jude Reddoor, and Jayden Ray Red Dog. Also, his stepchildren: Kim, Kaycee, and Billy Brown, sisters Judy (Steve Jr.) Grayhawk and Mary (Bruce) Nordwick. Also, his aunties Pearl Hopkins, Louise Ell, Gloria Chopper, grandmother Lorraine Stormy, and numerous nieces and nephews. Lonnie was preceded in death by his father Leland Reddog, mother Lorraine Buckles, twin brothers Errol and Darrell, and one sister Karen Lee.
Lonnie will be greatly missed by all who knew him. If we failed to mention anyone it was not intentional. A prayer service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Poplar on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m with Pastor Curtis Reese officiating.
Lonnie- We will never forget you. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will always love you Loon Boy!
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.