Christopher James Wesolek

Christopher James Wesolek, age 32, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 in Glendive, Montana. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Glendive Alliance Church with Pastor Matt Hull officiating. Interment will follow at the Grandview Cemetery in Intake. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Christopher James Wesolek was born on March 2, 1983 to James and Rita (Zietz) Wesolek, in Saginaw, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Nichole (Rice) Wesolek, his parents James and Rita, his younger brother Brian Wesolek and sister-in-law, Jessica, and his grandmother, Vera (Veitengruber) Zietz. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris was an amazing man, but a stubborn one at that! Although, he would never truly admit it! To prove his stubbornness from the start, he decided he just wasn’t staying in the womb any longer, being born into this world one month premature! He grew up as an energetic child who enjoyed playing with Tonka trucks and tinkering with anything and everything. Brian was his best friend, and still is. He loved the great outdoors, their family spending nearly every weekend at their cottage on Crooked Lake in Lake, MI. As he grew older, Chris developed a love for all things masculine, becoming an avid hunter and man of the wild. He also spent much of his time fishing. He worked alongside Jim in the electrical business, learning valuable skills that he would use through the remainder of his life. His father’s teachings laid a foundation that helped shape Chris into the man he truly was. He attended Bethlehem Lutheran School and Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw. After graduating in 2001, Chris received his Associate of Science degree at Delta College, then went on to Lake Superior State College in Sault Saint Marie, MI, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Fish & Wildlife Management in 2007. While there, he also worked at the LSSU Aquatic Research Laboratory & Fish Hatchery. He was called on and counted on for many things, as he was very trustworthy and had a superior work ethic. A couple months after graduation, Chris ventured to Logan, Utah to work with a Sage Grouse Project for the University of Utah. He spent one and a half years there and then moved back to Saginaw in the Fall of 2008. At this point in his life he was tremendously growing in his spiritual journey, developing a deep trust and faith in Jesus Christ. He became part of a church body that surrounded him and cared for him. He began work in the Summer of 2009 as a Seasonal Fisheries Technician for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Marquette, MI, and worked in this position for three summers. In the Winter of 2010, the Lord brought Nikki into Chris’s life through a dating website, both of them a little skeptical, but as their relationship grew and flourished, they believed the hand of God to be at work. His arm really didn’t have to be twisted, but Chris figured that if he was ever going to win this girl’s heart he would have to move to Montana! Not to mention, there was fabulous wildlife habitat! So, he began the next season of his life on the Rice Farm, along the Yellowstone River in the Fall of 2011. He became quite the farmhand, helping in any way he could. Whether it be feeding or doctoring cows, running farm equipment, driving truck, scheduling hunts, building things, or doing electrical work, Chris was always there if needed, and felt it only right to do so. Wanting to continue pursuing his passion, he began working as the Seasonal Conservation Technician with the MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks in the Summer of 2012. Chris and Nikki were engaged on Christmas day, 2012, and were convinced that Glendive, Montana was now home for life. They wanted to eventually take on a larger role in the farming and ranching operation, and dreamed of building a house there. So while Nikki planned the wedding, Chris was drawing up blueprints! They poured the footings in May and were married on June 1st, 2013… there was no turning back! Chris had continued in his position as the Conservation Technician and continued to work on the house as he had time. He also selflessly served friends, neighbors, and the community, with the gifts and talents God had given him. Chris and Nikki became part of the Glendive Alliance Church family, growing to love, respect, and care for many. Together they were spiritually strengthened, growing more in love with Christ and in His character daily, desiring to be His Presence in this world, and longing to see His dreams for their lives fulfilled. Chris will be remembered for much: his work ethic, his listening ear, his smile and laughter, his humor, and, yes, his stubbornness, among many other things. But most of all, he will be remembered for being a remarkable friend, an endearing son and brother, an incredible husband, and man of God with a quite faith that spoke volumes. His life on earth tragically ended on May 25, 2015, however, his life in eternity is just beginning! Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Christopher James Wesolek

March 2, 1983 - May 25, 2015

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March 2, 1983 - May 25, 2015

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