Adam Leroy Uhrich

Adam Leroy Uhrich, known to friends and family as Addie, was born on August 23, 1936, to Adam and Dorothy Uhrich in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His father worked for Union Pacific, and the family moved to Hanna, Wyoming, when Addie was young. He often reminisced about how much he loved growing up and going to school in Hanna, where he graduated from Hanna High School. Addie attended the University Of Wyoming, pursuing a degree in engineering. He retired from the State of Wyoming Department of Transportation in 1995, after 39 years there as a Supervisor of Highway Traffic Planning.

During his school years, Addie developed a passion for sports, playing football and forming a lifelong love for athletics, especially cheering for the Wyoming Cowboys, the Detroit Lions, Pistons and Tigers. His enthusiasm for the outdoors was just as strong—he found joy in camping, hunting, and fishing, particularly alongside his two sons, Terry and Cary. Whether reeling in Walleye at Seminoe or later at Glendo, he cherished the time spent in nature.

In 1966, Addie met and married his lifelong love, Linda, embracing her passion for horses with the same dedication he had for hunting and fishing. Together, they raised and cared for many horses over the years, embarking on numerous pack trips into the Wind River Wilderness. When Linda decided that tent sleeping and elk hunting were best left to the boys, Terry and Cary eagerly carried on the tradition. When it came to bird hunting, pheasant was his favorite and he always had a great hunting dog at his side. He fell in love with German Wirehaired Pointers in the 80’s and has always had at least one since then. His daughter, Jeri, developed a deep love for showing horses, and Addie proudly supported her every step of the way.

Addie became active in the LDS church later in life and enjoyed spending time with the friends he made there in Casper.

Above all, Addie was a family man. He never missed an opportunity to attend his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering them on with pride. His family was his greatest joy.

Addie was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Linda, and his grandson, Tyler. He is survived by his sons, Terry Uhrich (Lisa), Cary Uhrich (Roxanne), his daughter, Jeri Uhrich (Roob), 4 grandchildren, Adam Uhrich (Lexi), Ethan, Hadley and Isaac Uhrich and 5 great grandchildren, Landon, Wyatt, Westyn and Merytt Uhrich, and Karter Wolfe.

Addie’s love for family, sports, and the great outdoors will be remembered always, and that spirit will live on in those who knew and loved him.

A viewing will be held at Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave Casper WY 82601 on Wednesday March 19, 2025 from 2-4 PM.

A graveside service and interment at Mtn View Memorial Park in Cheyenne on Thursday, March 20,2025 at 3 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made in Addie's name to the charity of your choice.