Our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away October 5th. He spent the day with his family listening to stories and good times. After everyone had left, he passed away peacefully with his daughter Lea by his side.
He was born October 19, 1926 to Louis and Elizabeth (Messer) in Belfield, North Dakota. He married Elaine DeFea on August 2, 1949. They were blessed with four children, Dennis (Bobbie) Hutzenbiler, Randy (Janice) Hutzenbiler, Lea Hutzenbiler, and June (Steven) King. He had 7 grandchildren. Greg (Stacey) Hutzenbiler, Wendy (Troy) Treiber, Laura (Shane) Jorgensen, Denise Hutzenbiler, Randy (Jana) Hutzenbiler, JD (Megan) Shelton and Dan (Kristin) Hutzenbiler and special nephew John (Gloria) Kessel. He had 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He attended school in Belfield, North Dakota and later joined the Army in 1945 as a Military Police and served in the Phillipines. He was a proud member of the VFW and the Elks and the Anaconda Catholic Community and was a regular at St. Peter's church, enjoying taking up the collection plate on Sunday.
He worked for the Anaconda Company as a haul truck driver where he retired in 1982 as a teamster. Louis had many happy years, some of those years included driving for Avis, playing the accordion anywhere he could, and wherever there was a dance you would find him there. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 12 siblings. He is survived by his four children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephew and friends, including Ralph Villa, Mike and Cheryl Dunn and Joe Mehrens.
A funeral mass will take place Monday, October 10th at 10:30 am at St. Peters Catholic Church. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. A luncheon will follow the service at the Holy Family Catholic Church.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9th at St. Peter's Catholic Church with the Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Peter's Restoration Fund, 217 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Anaconda, MT 59711.
He will always be remembered for his smile that could light up any room and with his sense of humor that put everyone at ease.
Visitation
OCT 9. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (MDT)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Vigil
OCT 9. 7:00 PM (MDT)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Visitation
OCT 10. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (MDT)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Mass of Christian Burial
OCT 10. 10:30 AM (MDT)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711