Ervin Manuel Christman, 78, left this world Thursday July 20, 2006 at Valley Nursing Home with his wife by his side. 

Ervin was born February 21^st, 1928 in Plevna, Montana to Albert and Bertha (Delker) Christman.  He attended schools in Plevna and Ismay.  He enlisted into the Army in 1945.  He was stationed in Japan, Korea, and New Mexico.  There he met the love of his life, Marge Little, they were married in 1951, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Ervin was discharged from the Army in 1957.  They moved back to Montana.  He worked for the City of Billings, then moved to Miles City where he worked for the Custer County Road Department.  He retired from the Road Department and then moved to Pompy’s Pillar for three years and later to Billings. 

Ervin is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marjorie.  A brother Donald (Sandy) Christman of Laurel, a sister Alice Petersohn of Miles City, a sister Margret (Bill) Radke of Miles City, a brother-in law Dick Little of Las Cruces, NM, a brother-in-law George (Jan) Little of Albuquerque, NM , A sister-in-law, Joshephne (Bill) Skinner of Las Cruces, NM.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him. 

Ervin is preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Thursday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.  Cremation has take place.  Memorials are preferred to the Parkinson Foundation and Rocky Mountain Hospice. 

We all shall miss the twinkle in your eyes!  We love you!