Chad Lund left this world and began his journey home in the early morning hours of May 13, 2025. His passing came quite unexpectedly, although he had battled Muscular Dystrophy for many years.
Chad was born on August 27, 1978, in Glasgow, Montana to Guy and Doreen [Carlson] Lund joining his brother Travis. He began life living at St. Marie, North of Glasgow. Chad and Travis grew up as best friends as well as brothers. Up until Travis’s passing, they spent as much time as possible together.
After Guy and Doreen Divorced, Grandma and Grandpa helped raise Chad on a small acreage outside of town that gave Chad the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Chad had a special bond with Grandma and Grandpa that lasted a lifetime.
Chad was a social person. There were very few places he went that he didn’t know somebody. In school he met many lifetime friends and maintained those friendships. He went to school in Miles City and Dickinson, N.D. and graduated from Miles City.
During his High School years and several years beyond he worked for the hot lunch program. He loved that job with all the kids around and they loved him. Chad did this until he was no longer able to do the lifting required for the job. He then went to work in the recycling program at EMI. He continued at EMI until his passing. He couldn’t do as much as time progressed, but he was there every day. As his supervisors and co-workers will attest, Chad had a little bit of a stubborn streak.
Chad attempted to live on his own for a while but this proved to be a little too much for him so he moved to EMI’s Hafla group home where he resided the past several years. He was able to make more friends there with the staff and fellow residents. The highlight of his day was to look up trivia on the internet and share it with everybody.
Almost 17 years ago Lori came into his life due to Guy and Lori getting married. With this, Chad gained a jokester in partnership. There wasn’t much these two didn’t come up with. All I will say about that is “MMMMMMMMMMMMMM”. Lori will know the punchline. With this marriage Chad gained five new siblings and their spouses and eventually 13 nieces and nephews.
Covid was hard on Chad because he and Travis were limited on their contact although we would get them to the park to visit once in a while, (at a distance).
Chad was preceded in death by his mother; brother Travis; Grandma (Lorraine Lund) & Grandpa (George Lund); Grandmother (Edith Ebert); Aunt Maxine Leatherberry; Uncle Al Leatherberry; cousins Dixie and Leroy Leatherberry; Uncles Carl and Claude Carlson as well as Aunt Debbie Carlson. He was also preceded by a great niece Presley Meeks.
Chad is survived by his dad Guy, stepmom Lori, sister Donika Schrauger, step siblings Brandi (Jeremy) Lang, Dave (Katie) Freohlich, Amanda Jadamali, Cassie (Nick) Horob and Amber (Dustin) Hodgson as well as thirteen nieces and nephews.
If anyone desires to make a donation, please donate directly to the charity of your choice or directly to Eastern Montana Industries.
A joint Celebration of Life for Travis & Chad will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Parlor, 1806 Main St. Miles City, MT 59301. Interment will be held on Friday June 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the family plot at Custer County Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 27, 2025
The Parlor
1806 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Deb Jerrel says
Guy and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of another son. He did a great job serving those residents their meals at the Friendship Villa. He showed up Faithfully every weekend and those residents really liked him. Rest in peace Chad, it will be a glorious reunion with your brother.
Peggy says
Chad was a good friend I went to school with him he will be missed
Carolyn Kimball says
Guy and Lori,
Sincere condolences for the loss of Chad. Find comfort in the shared stories and memories, sounds like there may be some really good ones!
Doug & Jan Gaskill says
Guy & Lori, we were so saddened to hear about Chad. This has been a tough few months for you. I hope you find peace & comfort and his memories will help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts.
Jan Munroe says
I am so sorry you have experienced another loss so soon after Travis. That’s a lot to deal with but the guys are together now. May that thought give you peace as you deal with their loss. Praying for that peace and comfort.
Garth Sleight says
Guy and Lori, and family,
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Chad. I remember him well. He was a terrific fellow. Thank you, Guy and Lori, for being such great parents to Chad and for supporting him through his difficult challenges. May you be comforted by sweet memories.
Liz says
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I first met Chad when I worked at County Market, and he would come spend his breaks at the store. And then met Travis as he often joined Chad for his breaks. Two of the greatest guys, with the softest hearts. And oh my yes, always with a joke. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Dorothy Schwartzenberger says
To Chad family. I so sorry loss Chad . I enjoyed working with Chad at group home and at EMI. He is a very kind person. He was very kind with my daughter. I enjoyed playing card games with him. I glad got to known him. Rest in peace. Prayers go our to all his family and EMI.
Cheri R says
My heart goes out to you Guy and your family. You were such a good Dad to your boys. May you find comfort in the times you shared and memories you made.
Dawn M Dannen says
My condolences to Guy and his family. May he fly high with the angels.
Melody . A says
To the Lund Family
I’m so sorry for your loss and I will miss my friend Chad and we play board games and we play xobox games with others friends like as in bro Donnie and sister Brenda and his cousins and everyone is going to miss you Bro Chad and everyone loves you bro Chad and I’m sending prayers and hugs to the Lund Family 🙏🫂
Merrie stanford says
I am going to miss brother Chad. He was a good brother. He always makes us happy. I’m happy. He’s in a better place now. No more suffering.
James Arneson says
I got to know Chad when he served lunch at the school for the lunch program, he was always there, always happy to be there doing his part. It saddens me to see that he passed, but know he is pain free and making his loved ones that were waiting smile. I am sorry for your loss, may God bless you now and always with the best of memories.
Rhonda Gerke (Shumway) says
Guy and Dori, I am so sorry to hear about Chad. I enjoyed knowing him and spending time in the community with him. Thinking of you at this very difficult time.
Rhonda Gerke (Shumway) says
Condolence to you and Lori, Guy. I enjoyed working with Chad. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Nancy Fillafer says
To the Lund family, sorry Chad had to leave us so soon. He will be with Travis & Doreen now. No more suffering in pain. God Bless him. Rest in peace.
BERNADETTE MILLER says
Guy and Lori – So many memories over the years with you and the boys. Verlin and I loved them lots as we got to know them. Hard to loose both boys so soon together. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie says
Guy And Lori, I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Chad in high school, even worked together on the hot lunch program. We developed a special bond, that only got deeper once he came to HGH. My deepest condolences.
Shannon Holmen says
Guy and Lori, such cad news. You’re right , he was very social, always ready to visit. What a reunion for Chad and Travis. Here’s to wonderful memories.
Nora Gamber says
So sorry for yet another loss for you Guy. My thoughts are with you and may you find peace knowing that your sons are together again. God be with you my friend.
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Guy, Lori and family,
Sending our sincere condolences to all in the heartbreaking loss of Chad and Travis.
Lynn Hager says
Rest in peace, Chad. You will be greatly missed.
Meliska says
I’m so sorry about your loss. I want to remember him the way he has.