Louis John "Jack" Sattleen

Louis John “Jack” Sattleen, 87, of Missoula, passed away on Christmas Day, 2016, with his daughter, Carla and son-in-law, Steve, by his side.

Jack was born March 26, 1929, in Havre to Jonas and Olive Sattleen. He attended grade school near Havre and graduated from Chinook High School in 1947.

Jack held many jobs, but a favorite was being a bee keeper prior to joining the Army in 1950. After serving two years active duty, he served another five years as part of the Army Reserve.

In 1953, he married Anna Holmes, his bride of 54 years before her death in 2008. In 1958, a son Mike was born. In 1960, daughter Carla joined the family. Jack and Anna’s deep faith and involvement in church was instrumental in raising their kids.

During Jack’s life he held jobs with General Electric, Paulson’s Hardware and others before finishing his career in the Insurance industry. The thread throughout his employment was Jack helping people.

Community involvement was at the core of who Jack was. He served on numerous boards, including more than 25 years with Triangle Telephone.

Carla’s children all have fond memories of spending time with their grandparents in Chinook. In order to be closer to their grandkids, Jack and Anna moved to Missoula in 2003.

Jack remained active well into his 80s. He enjoyed gardening, riding his bike to Perkins and being social with those in the neighborhood.
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The last couple of years found Jack living with Steve and Carla and then moving into the Village as his dementia progressed. No matter where he lived, friendships were formed. Jack left a lasting legacy with anyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his son, Mike; his wife, Anna; his parents; a sister, Helen and brothers, Ed and Roy. Survivors include his daughter, Carla (Steve), her children, Stacey, Brandon and Courtney Clement and great-grandchildren, McKenna, Kaysen and Ava. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary, Julia, Georgia and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at Atonement Lutheran Church in Missoula on Saturday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. A celebration of Jack’s life will take place in Chinook at a later date.