Howard Lloyd Gackle, age 91, of Brockway, MT, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Billings, MT.
Howard was born on May 28, 1928 in Terry, MT. He was the seventh child of Gottfried and Christina Gackle. He grew up on the family farm in Brockway. He graduated from high school in 1946. His passion was farming and ranching. He then was drafted into the Army on February 1, 1951, and served his time.
Howard enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Later he met Betty Nagel in California, shortly after that they got married on October of 1960 in Carson City, Nevada and had 6 loving children. Over the years they had family vacations often to see the sights of the states. There were also gatherings for Thanksgiving and Christmas and he never forgot birthdays. He also enjoyed branding with friends and family.
Howard is survived by his children; Janice (Alan) Gackle, Patricia Gackle, Christel DeNardo, Tracy Gackle (Desiree), David Gackle. He is also survived by grandchildren; Jessica, Robert Jr. Nacoma, Joseph, Ator, Hunter Deese, AJ and Cassie Dusatko, Marissa, Heather, Neeka, Kryton, Ethan Gackle; Great grandchildren; Kingston, Chevelle, Sterling, and Faith.
Howard is preceded in death by his wife Betty, son Howard G. Gackle Jr., his parents Gottfried and Christina Gackle, his brothers Oscar and Alvin Gackle, his sisters Eleanor Habel, Cynthia, Palma, Alma Gackle. Nephews, Duane Gackle, Eugene Habel, and niece Gloria Lala.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 1-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at The Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Military graveside services will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday March 13, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 14, 2020
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, MT 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday March 14, 2020
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday March 13, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday March 14, 2020
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, MT 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday March 14, 2020
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT 59349
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Mary Kasten Grube says
To the family of Howard Gackle: I am so sorry for your loss; what a hard working, dedicated rancher! He was my dad’s best man at his wedding. I sure am sorry for your loss.
Sandi Kohones and Jon Wilkerson says
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your father.
Denise Strand Stambaugh says
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending lots of love and prayers your way during this difficult time.
Barb Seibert says
Janice and family was sorry to see your Father’s passing. I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bill and Claire McLouth says
Our condolences to the Gackle family.
Karen Morris says
May you find comfort in happy memories! Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robin Wolff says
To the family of Howard Gackle: My sympathy to the Gackle family. Howard and Betty were neighbors of my parents, Robert & Anna Wolff at their farm near Brockway. Sad to see the passing of that generation.
Anna Marie Baird says
I am sorry for your loss i knew him well he was a good grandpa to his grand kids and i dated his son tracy and i am sorry for your lose . And god BLESS and now that god is watching over him now and he is in good hands now and with his son howard jr. And his wife betty to .
Carol Wagner DeForest says
Howard was my cousin. I am Elsie Gackle Wagner’s youngest surving daughter. My mother, brothers Gerald and Neil and I attended the Gackle reunion in Billings in 1997. My mother was the oldest Gackle in attendance. Since that time my brother Duane died in 2011 and Gerald died in 2013. Neil is doing well at 89. My sister Jean is 85. My brother Fred will be 81 this fall and I will be 78 in August . Our mother lived to be 11 days short of 101. Two other Gackle relatives, Tille Gackle Isack’s sons Howard and James also lived to be over 100. I’ve always hoped to be able to hear from the Montana Gackle relatives.