Milo R. Janecek

Milo Janecek passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Saint Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Milo was born on October 20, 1921 in Crete, Nebraska, and was the fourth of nine children. He exemplified the Greatest Generation, and was a dynamic, multi-faceted man.

He survived the great depression and all of its trials as a young boy, and served as a P-40 pilot with the Army Air Corps during the Second World War. After the end of the war he worked his way through undergraduate and law school, working full time, and attending three different law schools in order to accommodate his boss and mentor’s needs between Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

He purchased Title Guaranty, Co. in 1957, and operated it for over four decades. As sidelines, he also served significant roles in close friends’ businesses so he could harness his skills, and have more fun. Those roles included being on the team that moved the Greenough Mansion from its original location on the North side of Missoula, across the Clark Fork River, and to its relocated home on the hills of South Missoula; And traveling nationally and internationally on complex water drilling projects with his good friend and colleague, who was a world renowned water well drilling and geological expert.

Milo also pursued his many interests and hobbies with his family and many friends. He was an avid horseman, trap shooter, sportsman, and marksman, and also relished the recreational pursuit of knowledge of every kind through reading and vibrant conversation with friends and colleagues. Even more than the pursuit and capture of knowledge, Milo reveled in sharing it with others. All who knew him and read this obituary will understand, and most are now reciting pi to ten decimal places with a smile.

Most significantly, Milo was the anchor of his family. He was a tremendous husband, father, and provider, and did hero’s work caring for his wife, Jean, until his last day. Milo is survived by his wife, Jean, their son, Edward, and much extended family, both genetically and as a result of Milo’s impactful relationships with so many.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Missoula City Cemetery. A reception will follow at Edward Janecek’s home.