Robert "Bob" Stortz

Robert "Bob" Stortz, age 87, was called home to our Lord, with family by his side, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Eastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive, Montana. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with A Vigil Service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at the Silha Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 24, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Francis Schreiber officiating. Rite of Committal with military honors will be in Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Bob was born in Glendive on September 13, 1927, to Theodore and Lena (Dalsasso) Stortz. He was raised north of Lindsay and attended Bickness Elementary School. He attended high school in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High in 1945. Bob spoke fondly of his high school years and especially enjoyed his part-time job at Dion’s Men’s Clothing Store in Glendive. Bob served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953 and after his honorable discharge he returned to the family farm where he farmed and ranched for the remainder of his life. Bob was very proud to be a Montana farmer and rancher and loved his rural life. His family still resides on the home place, where he raised various crops and registered Hereford cattle in the early years; later he established Stortz Angus Ranch, which produces registered Angus cattle. In 2008, Bob was honored when Stortz Ranch Inc. received the Outstanding Dawson County Conservation Farmer/Rancher of the Year. Bob was a 4-H member in his childhood, and his children and grandchildren have carried the tradition, enjoying the fair every year. Bob met Carla Jeanne Etzel in Glendive, and they were married in 1957. They raised seven children together on the family farm until Jeanne passed away in 1985. In 1989, Bob married Bev Zinniel, and they resided in Glendive. Bob loved the laughter and noise of his large family – family meant the world to him. He loved children in general, and in his final years, little ones were one thing that continued to bring him great joy. Bob enjoyed the beauty of a simple life. He was an early riser who taught his kids the value of a hard day’s work and appreciated the beauty of the outdoors, noticing all changes in nature that foretold the weather and could always give you the forecast, his own or the radio’s. Bob welcomed all opportunities to have a good visit, a cold beer, a nice meal, a hand of pinochle, a drive in the country to look at cattle and crops, and finding a “stray cookie to nibble on.” Bob was a dedicated hometown Red Devil fan. He enjoyed viewing various sporting events, live or from the Lazy Boy, and playing baseball for Lindsay in his younger years. He was a lifetime member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved socializing - going out on the town for a steak dinner and dancing with dear friends; he was a 65-year lifetime member of the Elks Club. Bob enjoyed attending the many activities of his kids and grandkids and loved holiday and family gatherings, especially at Christmas. He was quick-witted and had a great sense of humor that made all who knew him smile, even to his last days. His family feels incredibly blessed by the values he taught, his example of faith, and the many special memories shared with him throughout his long life. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, George Stortz and Ethel Wolff; his wife, Jeanne and daughter Lonni Evans; and his wife, Bev and step daughters, Lori Seti and Joey Kline. He will forever be loved, remembered, and missed by his children: Laurie (Tim) Gibbs, Ted (Tarena) Stortz, Lynn (Elton) Stickel, LeAnne (Todd) Dufner, Lesli (Troy) Walters, Lisa (Tim) Quintus and son-in-laws: Shane Evans and Coy Kline; his grandchildren: Allison (Rick), Alicia (Kelly), Megan (Zach), Danielle, Bailey, Chelsea, Rob, Tate, Ben, Carly, Lindsay, Lane, Jeremy, Lexi (Jake), Abbey (Thomas), Paige, Morgen, Aubrey, Ashlyn, McKenna, Jeanie, Wyatt, Hannah, Chloe and Colby; great-grandchildren: Ryker, Maverick, Kaine, Krew, Brynlee, Alyvia and Ealin; and numerous extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Catholic Relief Services, or your local Food Bank. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Robert "Bob" Stortz

September 13, 1927 - November 18, 2014

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September 13, 1927 - November 18, 2014

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