Arlie R. Satterfield, 80, of Evansville, Wyoming passed away early on September 27, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Willard and Ilene Satterfield. He had three older brothers, Marvin, Vance, and Darrell, all deceased.
The family moved to Casper, Wyoming when Arlie was 4 years of age. He attended all schools in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School. He also attended a vocational school in Nebraska. He met his future wife, Linda, on a blind date. Within six weeks they were engaged. They married in 1965 and were very happily in love for more than 58 years. In 1967 their son, Russell Laine was born. Two and a half years later their daughter, Stacey Linn was born. Stacey passed away when she was 13 years old.
Arlie was employed in uranium mining for Teton Drilling and Western Geophysical. Later, he worked for an open pit uranium mine in Shirley Basin, Wyoming for 10 years. Lastly, Arlie worked for the Wyoming Department of Transportation for 23 years in maintenance.
Arlie was a wonderful husband and father. Any activity the kids were involved in Arlie was there. It was his #1 priority along with family outings camping in tents and trailers. As a couple, Arlie and Linda were associated with the Good Sam Club.
In retirement and before the couple made trips to Utah, Texas, Minnesota, California, South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and for their 50th Anniversary, a month long trip to Florida, and a three-island trip to Hawaii.
Arlie liked country music, camping, going to college football and basketball games, and getting together with extended family.
Besides losing his daughter, Stacey, Arlie was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; parents-in-law, Harry and Dorothy Paulsen; sisters-in-law, Sandra Leseberg; Mary S. Paulsen; brothers-in-law, Billy Leseberg; and Jerry Paulsen; four nephews, Michael, Joe, Harry Leseberg, and Michael Satterfield; and three nieces, Margaret Ann "Peggy" Paulsen, Dorrie Paulsen, and Kelty Satterfield.
Arlie is survived by many relatives on both sides of the family.
He was a loving, thoughtful, soft-spoken individual, but his smile and sparkling blue eyes said everything.
Support and condolences can be mailed to Linda Satterfield, PO Box 216, Evansville, WY, 82636.
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