Sal was born in Raleigh, North Dakota on May 7, 1925, the son of Martin and Angelica Kuntz. He was raised in North Dakota where he met the love of his life, Cecelia Frize. They were married on April 24, 1946 and to this union, two daughters were born, Elnora Ottenbacher of Miles City and Linda Palmer of Reno, Nevada. Sal joined the Navy at age 17 where he served on the U.S.S. Yukon, being honorably discharged in 1946. He was a World War II Veteran. Sal worked many jobs but his most memorable being the Milwaukee Railroad. Later he fixed many lawn mowers; we all feel there wasn´t a mower he couldn´t fix.
Sal is survived by his wife of 65 years, two daughters Elnora (Jack) Ottenbacher, Linda (Burch) Palmer, sisters: Rosie Tozer of Denver, CO, Leona of California, three grandchildren: Jon (Christy) Ottenbacher of Billings, MT; Tami (Kent) Myhre of Miles City and Ray Palmer of Reno, NV; six great grandchildren: Alec, Mariah, Taylor and Kylee Myhre of Miles City; Karissa and Tobias Ottenbacher of Billings, MT. Sal was preceded in death by his father Martin, mother Angelica, sisters Annie Pfaff Britt, Marie Farr and Evelyn Walters; a brother Peter Kuntz and a son Richard.
A Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow at the VFW Hall. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Rosary
19:00
Sunday February 26, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
14:00
Monday February 27, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday February 27, 2012
Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Rosary
19:00
Sunday February 26, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
14:00
Monday February 27, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday February 27, 2012
Calvary Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Joe and Sandra says
So sorry for your loss. We were in Arizona last week and just pulled up the obit. At 86 he lived a full life. We hope that is some comfort to you. Love
Mary Rose Bovee says
Cel, I am sorry to read about Sal. He was such a kind man, always a smile. Thinking of you.
patricia christopherson says
To all of the family:
I am so sorry for your loss, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sal was such a great person and so loved his family. He was a Blessing to those who knew him….
Berta Cauthron says
My thoughts are with you.
Corina Venable says
Linda and family,
I’m sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. He was always nice to me and welcomed me into his fanily and home. Even though he wasn’t my grandpa. I have always considered him to be. Give your mom a hug from me and let her know I am thinking of her. Please tell her that she means a lot to me too. Love and prayers to all of your family.
Corina
Bill and Jody Wallick says
We are sorry to hear of Sal’s passing. He was a good friend as well as great mechanic and upholsterer. His work was always second to none.
I always enjoyed his grin.
Go with God Sal
Rod Boyer & Doreen Steiner says
Cecelia, Saddened to hear of Sals passing. Loved visiting with you at church and I know Rod always had a special place in his heart for him. He’ll miss their fishing days and tales. Our prayers are with you.
Doreen
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz says
Linda Palmer & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz
LeRoy & Pearl Hirsch says
Sorry to hear about Sel,our prayers are with all of you at this time, Miles City lost another great person in our community. He will be in our memories forever also the Milender family on the north side remembers Cel well they also sent their condolence to the family.
Guy Lund says
Linda and Family, So sorry to hear about Sal. He was a great person and always knew you wherever you ran in to him.
Dick Culver says
Just a peach of a man. Not many like him. And proud to have known him to.
Tom and Marie Nelson says
We are so sorry about your loss of dear Sal. May God give you comfort, strength and peace during this time. It was an honor to be able to take care of him. He was a terrific person.