Ralph L. Huseby

Ralph L. Huseby, 70, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at St. Patrick Hospital.

He was a dedicated evangelical Christian and since his retirement eight years ago he has been a deacon at Lolo Community Church. Ralph had a servant's heart, was an inspiring Christian, a gentle man and a hard worker. Ralph loved to hike in the mountains and build furniture. He was always fixing things. Ralph was born in Artesia, Calif., on Aug. 11, 1943, to Eva and Oscar Huseby. Ralph lived in Jordan and Simms, and graduated from high school in Alberton.

Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1961 and worked on the early warning system in Texas. Ralph met his wife Elaine at the Creamery Picnic in Stevensville in 1977 and they married in 1979. Ralph worked as a lumber grader, a forklift driver and as a ranch hand on the O/Z Ranch up Lolo Creek.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Chad Gambino (Christina); grandsons, Jarod and Ethan; sisters, Melva Campbell, Lois (Larry) Ray and Ruby (Mel) Willey; and numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Lolo Community Church, followed by a reception. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be left at missoulafuneralhomes.com.

Read Ralph Huseby's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.