Official Obituary of
Vern Arthur Tuss
October 17, 1929 ~ January 29, 2017 (age 87) 87 Years Old
Vern Tuss Obituary
Vern Arthur Tuss Sr., was born at the family home on Park Street on October 17, 1929 to Andrew and Mary (Maricich) Tuss, the youngest of three boys. He passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 surrounded by his family.
Vern was a lifelong resident of Deer Lodge County and enjoyed everything the valley had to offer and enjoyed sharing his outdoor adventures stories with his sons and grandchildren.
Vern lived to work and after graduating from Anaconda High School, he left home to join the Merchant Marines until he was old enough to join the Coast Guard in 1947. While stationed in Seattle, WA, he met a young clerk Bettyalene Stohlton and the two were married in 1951. After traveling the world, Vern settled back near his family in Opportunity and worked cattle ranches in the Big Hole Valley. He then pursued and built a successful oil and gas business in Butte and Anaconda, before his retirement in 1981. After his retirement, he continued to work at the family home taking pride in his manicured lawn and helping his children buy and restore their own cars and homes.
One of Vern's favorite places to visit was Alaska, where his grandfather operated a gold mine. There he hunted trophy animals, fished all the water ways and spent time sharing the outdoors with his two sons.
Vern is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mary Tuss, his older brothers, Joseph Tuss and Walter Tuss and his wife of 65 years Betty.
He is survived by his sons, Vern Tuss Jr. and his wife Lori and Charles Tuss and his wife Liz. His grandchildren, Devon (Scott) Lloyd, Denise (Patrick) Dauphinais, Vern Tuss III, Danielle Tuss, Aubrey Tuss and Kaylee Tuss. His great-grandchildren, Jack Dauphinais, Jamison Dauphinais and Hank Lloyd.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Anaconda American Legion Post #21 and the Montana Honor Guard. There will be a luncheon at the Opportunity Community Hall following the services.
5th St. & Poplar St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Vern was a lifelong resident of Deer Lodge County and enjoyed everything the valley had to offer and enjoyed sharing his outdoor adventures stories with his sons and grandchildren.
Vern lived to work and after graduating from Anaconda High School, he left home to join the Merchant Marines until he was old enough to join the Coast Guard in 1947. While stationed in Seattle, WA, he met a young clerk Bettyalene Stohlton and the two were married in 1951. After traveling the world, Vern settled back near his family in Opportunity and worked cattle ranches in the Big Hole Valley. He then pursued and built a successful oil and gas business in Butte and Anaconda, before his retirement in 1981. After his retirement, he continued to work at the family home taking pride in his manicured lawn and helping his children buy and restore their own cars and homes.
One of Vern's favorite places to visit was Alaska, where his grandfather operated a gold mine. There he hunted trophy animals, fished all the water ways and spent time sharing the outdoors with his two sons.
Vern is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mary Tuss, his older brothers, Joseph Tuss and Walter Tuss and his wife of 65 years Betty.
He is survived by his sons, Vern Tuss Jr. and his wife Lori and Charles Tuss and his wife Liz. His grandchildren, Devon (Scott) Lloyd, Denise (Patrick) Dauphinais, Vern Tuss III, Danielle Tuss, Aubrey Tuss and Kaylee Tuss. His great-grandchildren, Jack Dauphinais, Jamison Dauphinais and Hank Lloyd.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Anaconda American Legion Post #21 and the Montana Honor Guard. There will be a luncheon at the Opportunity Community Hall following the services.
Burial
FEB 3. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MST)
Mount Olivet Cemetery5th St. & Poplar St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
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