VETERAN
US ARMY
Loyal "Buck" Baertsch was born at the family homestead in the area known as Hog Heaven (Niarada) on July 4, 1919. Loyal passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. He was one of seven children born to Oscar Andrew and Bertha Rowe Baertsch.
From Hog Heaven, the family moved to Proctor, then in 1938 relocated to Polson.
Buck attended Polson High School, graduating in 1939 where he met his soul mate, Dorothy Marie Mosley of Polson. They were married in May of 1939. Buck and Dorothy lived and worked in Polson. They celebrated 74 years of marriage this past spring.
During World War II, Buck and Dorothy moved to Portland and Buck worked in the Portland Ship Yard as a welder in support of the America's war efforts.
Buck and Dorothy had two children. Larry was born in Polson and Linda was born in Portland.
In January 1945, Buck received his induction notice after taking his physical and was enlisted into the U.S. Army. While the family moved back to Polson, Buck went to Fort Douglas, Utah, and took his basic and advanced training at Fort Wolters, Texas. He trained as a Combat Engineer with specialties in metal work, welding and carpentry. In addition, he was licensed as a heavy equipment truck driver. He was assigned to duty overseas in the Philippines, where he worked on the reconstruction of the country's bridges destroyed by the battles to regain the islands from the Japanese. Some of his work was under hostile fire.
He returned to Polson in October of 1946 to work for his father-in-law, Jess Mosley. Together they operated the Mosley Freight business that had been serving the Polson area as a subsidiary for Consolidated Freightways, providing local delivery for incoming freight and also providing pick-up, storage and delivery services.
Buck purchased the Mosley freight business from Jess, operating it from 1947-1950s. After selling the business, Buck went to work for the Flathead Irrigation Project. The Project started in the 1930s as part of the nationwide push for rural electrification. Following his retirement in 1981, he drove a school bus for the Polson School District for six years.
As a retiree, he spent his time between his home on Highway 35 and his recreational cabin on Jim Creek, Swan River Valley. The cabin site started in 1971 and is still enjoyed today. The following are some of the activities Buck and his wife Dorothy are or have been involved with: early member of the Polson Outdoors, Inc., member of the Polson Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, achieving the rank of fire captain and given the rank of Retired Fire Chief upon retirement, member of the Backcountry Horsemen of Western Montana for more than 35 years, life member of the Spark and Throttle Club and Montana Chapter of the Model A Club, and founding member of the Lake County Search and Rescue for 20 years. Notable among his experiences was the search for the USN Navy pilot whose plane went down in Flathead Lake. Buck and Dorothy bowled on local league teams in Polson for many years. Buck was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and was extremely proud to be a veteran.
Buck is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Linda (Ray) Read of Helena; a brother, Oscar Baertsch of Polson; a sister, Lillian LeDesky of Great Falls; four grandchildren, Todd (Kim) Baertsch of Polson, Mike Baertsch of Butte, Scott (Rikki) Read of Helena and Cory (Angie) Read of Boise; four great-grandchildren, Tara Baertsch of Harlowton, Shelby Baertsch, a student in Nebraska; Taylor Langus of Sparks, Nev., Justice and Logan Read of Boise and Regan and Lynsey Read of Helena.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar and Bertha Baertsch; his son, Larry Baertsch; three brothers, Ralph Baertsch of Helena, L.G. "Bill" Baertsch of Polson, John Baertsch of Helena and sister Mercedes LeDesky of Kalispell.
The service will be held at Grogan Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with interment immediately following at Lakeview Cemetery, with full military honors. A reception will be held at Grogan's after the interment.
In lieu of flowers it is recommended that donations be made to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Life Savers Animal Rescue of Polson, the North Lake County Public Library, or a charity of choice.
- Missoulian | 10 Nov 2013
US ARMY
Loyal "Buck" Baertsch was born at the family homestead in the area known as Hog Heaven (Niarada) on July 4, 1919. Loyal passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. He was one of seven children born to Oscar Andrew and Bertha Rowe Baertsch.
From Hog Heaven, the family moved to Proctor, then in 1938 relocated to Polson.
Buck attended Polson High School, graduating in 1939 where he met his soul mate, Dorothy Marie Mosley of Polson. They were married in May of 1939. Buck and Dorothy lived and worked in Polson. They celebrated 74 years of marriage this past spring.
During World War II, Buck and Dorothy moved to Portland and Buck worked in the Portland Ship Yard as a welder in support of the America's war efforts.
Buck and Dorothy had two children. Larry was born in Polson and Linda was born in Portland.
In January 1945, Buck received his induction notice after taking his physical and was enlisted into the U.S. Army. While the family moved back to Polson, Buck went to Fort Douglas, Utah, and took his basic and advanced training at Fort Wolters, Texas. He trained as a Combat Engineer with specialties in metal work, welding and carpentry. In addition, he was licensed as a heavy equipment truck driver. He was assigned to duty overseas in the Philippines, where he worked on the reconstruction of the country's bridges destroyed by the battles to regain the islands from the Japanese. Some of his work was under hostile fire.
He returned to Polson in October of 1946 to work for his father-in-law, Jess Mosley. Together they operated the Mosley Freight business that had been serving the Polson area as a subsidiary for Consolidated Freightways, providing local delivery for incoming freight and also providing pick-up, storage and delivery services.
Buck purchased the Mosley freight business from Jess, operating it from 1947-1950s. After selling the business, Buck went to work for the Flathead Irrigation Project. The Project started in the 1930s as part of the nationwide push for rural electrification. Following his retirement in 1981, he drove a school bus for the Polson School District for six years.
As a retiree, he spent his time between his home on Highway 35 and his recreational cabin on Jim Creek, Swan River Valley. The cabin site started in 1971 and is still enjoyed today. The following are some of the activities Buck and his wife Dorothy are or have been involved with: early member of the Polson Outdoors, Inc., member of the Polson Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, achieving the rank of fire captain and given the rank of Retired Fire Chief upon retirement, member of the Backcountry Horsemen of Western Montana for more than 35 years, life member of the Spark and Throttle Club and Montana Chapter of the Model A Club, and founding member of the Lake County Search and Rescue for 20 years. Notable among his experiences was the search for the USN Navy pilot whose plane went down in Flathead Lake. Buck and Dorothy bowled on local league teams in Polson for many years. Buck was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and was extremely proud to be a veteran.
Buck is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Linda (Ray) Read of Helena; a brother, Oscar Baertsch of Polson; a sister, Lillian LeDesky of Great Falls; four grandchildren, Todd (Kim) Baertsch of Polson, Mike Baertsch of Butte, Scott (Rikki) Read of Helena and Cory (Angie) Read of Boise; four great-grandchildren, Tara Baertsch of Harlowton, Shelby Baertsch, a student in Nebraska; Taylor Langus of Sparks, Nev., Justice and Logan Read of Boise and Regan and Lynsey Read of Helena.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar and Bertha Baertsch; his son, Larry Baertsch; three brothers, Ralph Baertsch of Helena, L.G. "Bill" Baertsch of Polson, John Baertsch of Helena and sister Mercedes LeDesky of Kalispell.
The service will be held at Grogan Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with interment immediately following at Lakeview Cemetery, with full military honors. A reception will be held at Grogan's after the interment.
In lieu of flowers it is recommended that donations be made to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Life Savers Animal Rescue of Polson, the North Lake County Public Library, or a charity of choice.
- Missoulian | 10 Nov 2013
VETERAN
US ARMY
Loyal "Buck" Baertsch was born at the family homestead in the area known as Hog Heaven (Niarada) on July 4, 1919. Loyal passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. He was one of seven children born to Oscar Andrew and Bertha Rowe Baertsch.
From Hog Heaven, the family moved to Proctor, then in 1938 relocated to Polson.
Buck attended Polson High School, graduating in 1939 where he met his soul mate, Dorothy Marie Mosley of Polson. They were married in May of 1939. Buck and Dorothy lived and worked in Polson. They celebrated 74 years of marriage this past spring.
During World War II, Buck and Dorothy moved to Portland and Buck worked in the Portland Ship Yard as a welder in support of the America's war efforts.
Buck and Dorothy had two children. Larry was born in Polson and Linda was born in Portland.
In January 1945, Buck received his induction notice after taking his physical and was enlisted into the U.S. Army. While the family moved back to Polson, Buck went to Fort Douglas, Utah, and took his basic and advanced training at Fort Wolters, Texas. He trained as a Combat Engineer with specialties in metal work, welding and carpentry. In addition, he was licensed as a heavy equipment truck driver. He was assigned to duty overseas in the Philippines, where he worked on the reconstruction of the country's bridges destroyed by the battles to regain the islands from the Japanese. Some of his work was under hostile fire.
He returned to Polson in October of 1946 to work for his father-in-law, Jess Mosley. Together they operated the Mosley Freight business that had been serving the Polson area as a subsidiary for Consolidated Freightways, providing local delivery for incoming freight and also providing pick-up, storage and delivery services.
Buck purchased the Mosley freight business from Jess, operating it from 1947-1950s. After selling the business, Buck went to work for the Flathead Irrigation Project. The Project started in the 1930s as part of the nationwide push for rural electrification. Following his retirement in 1981, he drove a school bus for the Polson School District for six years.
As a retiree, he spent his time between his home on Highway 35 and his recreational cabin on Jim Creek, Swan River Valley. The cabin site started in 1971 and is still enjoyed today. The following are some of the activities Buck and his wife Dorothy are or have been involved with: early member of the Polson Outdoors, Inc., member of the Polson Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, achieving the rank of fire captain and given the rank of Retired Fire Chief upon retirement, member of the Backcountry Horsemen of Western Montana for more than 35 years, life member of the Spark and Throttle Club and Montana Chapter of the Model A Club, and founding member of the Lake County Search and Rescue for 20 years. Notable among his experiences was the search for the USN Navy pilot whose plane went down in Flathead Lake. Buck and Dorothy bowled on local league teams in Polson for many years. Buck was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and was extremely proud to be a veteran.
Buck is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Linda (Ray) Read of Helena; a brother, Oscar Baertsch of Polson; a sister, Lillian LeDesky of Great Falls; four grandchildren, Todd (Kim) Baertsch of Polson, Mike Baertsch of Butte, Scott (Rikki) Read of Helena and Cory (Angie) Read of Boise; four great-grandchildren, Tara Baertsch of Harlowton, Shelby Baertsch, a student in Nebraska; Taylor Langus of Sparks, Nev., Justice and Logan Read of Boise and Regan and Lynsey Read of Helena.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar and Bertha Baertsch; his son, Larry Baertsch; three brothers, Ralph Baertsch of Helena, L.G. "Bill" Baertsch of Polson, John Baertsch of Helena and sister Mercedes LeDesky of Kalispell.
The service will be held at Grogan Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with interment immediately following at Lakeview Cemetery, with full military honors. A reception will be held at Grogan's after the interment.
In lieu of flowers it is recommended that donations be made to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Life Savers Animal Rescue of Polson, the North Lake County Public Library, or a charity of choice.
- Missoulian | 10 Nov 2013
US ARMY
Loyal "Buck" Baertsch was born at the family homestead in the area known as Hog Heaven (Niarada) on July 4, 1919. Loyal passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. He was one of seven children born to Oscar Andrew and Bertha Rowe Baertsch.
From Hog Heaven, the family moved to Proctor, then in 1938 relocated to Polson.
Buck attended Polson High School, graduating in 1939 where he met his soul mate, Dorothy Marie Mosley of Polson. They were married in May of 1939. Buck and Dorothy lived and worked in Polson. They celebrated 74 years of marriage this past spring.
During World War II, Buck and Dorothy moved to Portland and Buck worked in the Portland Ship Yard as a welder in support of the America's war efforts.
Buck and Dorothy had two children. Larry was born in Polson and Linda was born in Portland.
In January 1945, Buck received his induction notice after taking his physical and was enlisted into the U.S. Army. While the family moved back to Polson, Buck went to Fort Douglas, Utah, and took his basic and advanced training at Fort Wolters, Texas. He trained as a Combat Engineer with specialties in metal work, welding and carpentry. In addition, he was licensed as a heavy equipment truck driver. He was assigned to duty overseas in the Philippines, where he worked on the reconstruction of the country's bridges destroyed by the battles to regain the islands from the Japanese. Some of his work was under hostile fire.
He returned to Polson in October of 1946 to work for his father-in-law, Jess Mosley. Together they operated the Mosley Freight business that had been serving the Polson area as a subsidiary for Consolidated Freightways, providing local delivery for incoming freight and also providing pick-up, storage and delivery services.
Buck purchased the Mosley freight business from Jess, operating it from 1947-1950s. After selling the business, Buck went to work for the Flathead Irrigation Project. The Project started in the 1930s as part of the nationwide push for rural electrification. Following his retirement in 1981, he drove a school bus for the Polson School District for six years.
As a retiree, he spent his time between his home on Highway 35 and his recreational cabin on Jim Creek, Swan River Valley. The cabin site started in 1971 and is still enjoyed today. The following are some of the activities Buck and his wife Dorothy are or have been involved with: early member of the Polson Outdoors, Inc., member of the Polson Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years, achieving the rank of fire captain and given the rank of Retired Fire Chief upon retirement, member of the Backcountry Horsemen of Western Montana for more than 35 years, life member of the Spark and Throttle Club and Montana Chapter of the Model A Club, and founding member of the Lake County Search and Rescue for 20 years. Notable among his experiences was the search for the USN Navy pilot whose plane went down in Flathead Lake. Buck and Dorothy bowled on local league teams in Polson for many years. Buck was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion and was extremely proud to be a veteran.
Buck is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his daughter, Linda (Ray) Read of Helena; a brother, Oscar Baertsch of Polson; a sister, Lillian LeDesky of Great Falls; four grandchildren, Todd (Kim) Baertsch of Polson, Mike Baertsch of Butte, Scott (Rikki) Read of Helena and Cory (Angie) Read of Boise; four great-grandchildren, Tara Baertsch of Harlowton, Shelby Baertsch, a student in Nebraska; Taylor Langus of Sparks, Nev., Justice and Logan Read of Boise and Regan and Lynsey Read of Helena.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Oscar and Bertha Baertsch; his son, Larry Baertsch; three brothers, Ralph Baertsch of Helena, L.G. "Bill" Baertsch of Polson, John Baertsch of Helena and sister Mercedes LeDesky of Kalispell.
The service will be held at Grogan Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, with interment immediately following at Lakeview Cemetery, with full military honors. A reception will be held at Grogan's after the interment.
In lieu of flowers it is recommended that donations be made to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Life Savers Animal Rescue of Polson, the North Lake County Public Library, or a charity of choice.
- Missoulian | 10 Nov 2013
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