1931
Glenn
2021
Glenn Harrison Truett
February 23, 1931 — September 24, 2021
GREENOUGH ~ Glenn Harrison Truett, 90, of Greenough Montana, passed away on Thursday September 23, 2021 at his home of natural causes.
Glenn was born on February 23, 1931 in Bryson City NC to Elbert and Texie Truitt. As a boy he was raised in hill country of NC on a small farm. During his teen years he worked in the timber logging with horses /mules and also worked in the cotton mills. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Army, he served from 1948 to 1953 and was in Korea during that conflict as a Corporal and a Tank mechanic.
On November 3, 1950 he married Constance Mary Rusk of Blackforest Colorado. After completing his obligation to the US Army, the couple settled in the Blackforest of Colorado and started their family. Glenn built and operated the Blackforest Garage and Gas station. At the same time Glenn continued as a civil contractor and worked at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs.
In 1965 Glenn and Connie with family moved to Missoula, where Glenn started working for the Forest Service as a mechanic at the 14th street vehicle and heavy equipment garage. He and Connie raised their family of 4 girls and 3 boys in the Orchard Homes area. Where Glenn and Connie were active in Country Life Club, and Square Dancing. Their home was always full of laughter, good times and their kids’ multiple friends.
In 1985 Glenn retired from the Forest Service. He and Connie purchased property and started building their retirement home in the Greenough area. In 1989 they moved into their new home and became part of the local community. During his retirement he stayed active by working on vehicles and grooming the trails in winter for the snowmobiles and skiers.
Glenn enjoyed flying, camping, hunting, fishing and friends / family visiting.
He was preceded in death by his wife Connie of 50 years in 2001, his daughter Vickie Russel, his grandchildren Katie Salas, Patrick Schatz, and Charlie Schatz.
Survivors include his daughters Barbara (Ted) Aarstad, Kathryn (Ken) Knopp, Glinda Schatz. His sons Dale (Sue) Truett, Robert (Tami) Truett, Bruce (Amy) Truett, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Visitation will be on Friday, October1, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 10:AM to 11:AM at 7405 Mullan Rd. Missoula, with services to immediately follow. A brief reception will follow for friends and family at Sunset Memorial. Burial will be at the Seeley Lake cemetery at 3: PM.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Missoula.
Glenn was born on February 23, 1931 in Bryson City NC to Elbert and Texie Truitt. As a boy he was raised in hill country of NC on a small farm. During his teen years he worked in the timber logging with horses /mules and also worked in the cotton mills. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Army, he served from 1948 to 1953 and was in Korea during that conflict as a Corporal and a Tank mechanic.
On November 3, 1950 he married Constance Mary Rusk of Blackforest Colorado. After completing his obligation to the US Army, the couple settled in the Blackforest of Colorado and started their family. Glenn built and operated the Blackforest Garage and Gas station. At the same time Glenn continued as a civil contractor and worked at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs.
In 1965 Glenn and Connie with family moved to Missoula, where Glenn started working for the Forest Service as a mechanic at the 14th street vehicle and heavy equipment garage. He and Connie raised their family of 4 girls and 3 boys in the Orchard Homes area. Where Glenn and Connie were active in Country Life Club, and Square Dancing. Their home was always full of laughter, good times and their kids’ multiple friends.
In 1985 Glenn retired from the Forest Service. He and Connie purchased property and started building their retirement home in the Greenough area. In 1989 they moved into their new home and became part of the local community. During his retirement he stayed active by working on vehicles and grooming the trails in winter for the snowmobiles and skiers.
Glenn enjoyed flying, camping, hunting, fishing and friends / family visiting.
He was preceded in death by his wife Connie of 50 years in 2001, his daughter Vickie Russel, his grandchildren Katie Salas, Patrick Schatz, and Charlie Schatz.
Survivors include his daughters Barbara (Ted) Aarstad, Kathryn (Ken) Knopp, Glinda Schatz. His sons Dale (Sue) Truett, Robert (Tami) Truett, Bruce (Amy) Truett, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
Visitation will be on Friday, October1, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home from 10:AM to 11:AM at 7405 Mullan Rd. Missoula, with services to immediately follow. A brief reception will follow for friends and family at Sunset Memorial. Burial will be at the Seeley Lake cemetery at 3: PM.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Missoula.
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