Othello Rancher Leaves Millions for Rural Communities

An Othello cattle rancher has left a small fortune to benefit everything from rural health care to wildlife in Eastern Washington.  William Crosetto died on Jan. 25.  The Spokesman-Review said the 75-year-old worked with the Inland Northwest Community Foundation to establish a legacy.

His $5.1 million estate, along with the upcoming proceeds from the sale of his ranch, will establish several $1 million endowments.  One will support rural medical residencies through Providence Health Care's program in Colville.  Crosetto's second endowment will create a mobile health care unit through WSU's medical school that will serve rural areas.  The remainder of his gift will support a variety of causes about which he was passionate.

Crosetto was single and had no children.

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