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Logan L. Fontenelle, 72, passed away due to pancreatic cancer and complications of diabetes on December 11, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska (April 9, 1939 - December 11, 2011). He was preceded in death by parents; and son, William Paul. Survived by wife Leah; children, Natalie, and Logan "Steven" Fontenelle; 3 grandchildren; sister Patricia Wentz, and aunt Minnie Stilen. His wife, Leah, wrote, "Logan will be sorely missed in the entire community. He was so proud of his ancestor's place in Wyoming history, also. He was just beaming every time he told of his adventure to the Rendezvous. I wanted to inform you of his passing. I also want to wish you and the entire Pinedale community a wonderful Christmas and a great new year." Logan was a descendent of French fur trader, Lucien Fontenelle, and Chief Big Elk of the Omaha Tribe. Funeral arrangements were handled by Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Funeral Home, 402-731-1234, www.klsfuneralhome.com.

Click on this link for an article about Logan written by Derek Farr, Sublette Examiner in 2009: Mountain Man descendent coming to Rendezvous (July 8, 2009)

Click here for a remembrance article: Fontenelle a great friend to many in community By Scott Stewart, Omaha.com (Dec. 21, 2011)

Click on this link for an article about Logan written by Mike Kelly: Kelly: A reminder of 2 Omahas

Click on this link for more info on the death notice Western Electric WEOMA retirees.