Jack Arley Deibel passed away peacefully after a long term illness on his 77th birthday. He was born on October 3, 1940 to Randolph (Buster) Deibel, and Gladys (Bird) Deibel. He attended grade school at Wolf Creek School, graduated from Broadus High School and attended Montana State College for three years. He starting ranching by leasing his grandparents place on the Coalwood Divide. He married Peggy Stewart (Jones) in 1961 and out of that union had four daughters. In 1964 he bought the Milton Simpson Ranch at Volborg, Montana, and added land to that ranch for the next 40 years. He married Mary Lou Malone Minow in 1982 and added 6 step children to his family. Jack and Mary Lou purchased the Miles City Saddlery in 1989. He was a huge collector of western memorabilia and collected many spurs, guns and saddles.
Jack took great pride in his farming and cattle. He spent his time raising his Hereford and Hereford Angus cross cattle. He also took a lot of care to raise his wheat, to the extent that all the kids spent a lot of time picking rocks or wild rye out of the fields.
In 2007, Jack sold the ranch to neighbors that he knew would be good caretakers, and moved to a small irrigated farm east of Miles City. There he could not sit idle, so he built the Meadows RV Park. He got offended when introduced as “retired”. He merely saw it as a different occupation. He enjoyed visiting with everyone who passed through the RV Park and the Saddlery. In his “non-retirement” he enjoyed the company of Jack Larson, Steve Castellano, Doug Gaskill and many others.
Jack and Mary Lou enjoyed taking their RV down to Arizona to visit big brother Myron, and Mary Lou’s brother, Walter. He tried not to ever miss a National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Most of his friends and family always knew there would be a bag of Red Man chewing tobacco in his vehicle somewhere and he often enjoyed a good cigar with Myron, Pete and Leroy. Back in the days, he could be found coyote hunting with Pete and LeRoy, or flying over to see Doug Gaskill and other neighbors. He enjoyed flying his Cessna and flew a lot checking water and cattle. He and Mary Lou liked to fish and often enjoyed a few fishing trips to Canada for the “bigger” fish. He was a huge Montana State Bobcat football fan and also enjoyed watching the grandkids play football and basketball. He never missed a chance to tell whomever would listen, how the game should have gone, in his opinion. Jack was a member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Masons, Al Bedoo Shriners, a Range Riders Board Member and a 4-H leader.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, brother Myron (Betsy) Deibel, sister Doris Abarr and her son John, daughters Jackee (Craig) Randall and their kids, Lee (Missy), Kari (Cory), Tayler and Jay; Wendee (Aaron) Essex and their kids Truman (Justine) and Tyler; Karalee (Warren) Fritz and their kids, Henry and Jack; and Kristee (Ward) Weischedel and their kids Jessica (Jay) and Riley. His stepchildren, Shelley (Tracey) Zastoupil and their kids Zachery and Ryan; Tracy (Gill) Speelmon and her kids, Mariah (Carlton) and Drew; Tammy (Mark) Gnerer and their kids, Justin (Heather), Lucas, and Jeremy; Teresa (Dennis) Dorvall and her kids, Michael, Tressa (Kyle) and Kayla; Stephanie (Justin) Nedens and their kids, Seth and Gavin; and Gregory (Alicia) and their kids, Max, Landon, and Savannah. He is also survived by numerous great grandkids and great step grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents Buster and Gladys Deibel, his sister Lee Hubbard, grandson Joshua Deibel Randall, nephew Randolph Earl Deibel, brother-in-law Harley Abarr as well as good friend LeRoy Hyatt.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 .m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Powder River Farm in the Dell, the Range Riders Museum, or to any other charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 7, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday October 7, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Denise Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack will be greatly missed in our community.
Denise and Jay Harvey
Norman & Vonnie Shannon says
Oh Mary Lou, Our deepest sympathy. So glad we got to do the short visits. With our thoughts & prayers.
Norman & Vonnie
Troy and Dolly Ferris says
We are so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing! We always enjoyed visiting with Jack whether it be around Miles City, or in Bozeman cheering on the Bobcats. He will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lanelle Haldeen says
Wendee and family..so sorry to hear of your loss. Hugs and prayers to all of you from Arizona
Lanelle
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Wendee and family, sorry for your loss. I pray for your comfort in this time of grieving.
Kelli (Mellor) Davis says
Growing up with Kristee I cant help but have so many wonderful memories of Jack and the Miles City Saddlery, The Bucking Horse Sale, Belle Fourche sale barn memories and weekends back from college. Jack was always so good to me and I am grateful to have been included in with his tribe of kids here and there. Jack you will be missed. Kristee, I love you and Im here if any of you need anything at all!!! Prayers to the entire family today!
Mikaela Sheets says
Mary Lou, Kristee and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of visiting with Jack at the Saddlery. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Dennis Young says
. We were just shocked to hear the news of Jacks passing. So glad we went to see him a few days ago. You are in our thoughts, and pray for Gods blessings on the entire family during this difficult time.
Linda Hodgson says
Mary Lou N and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sandra K Pearcy says
Mary Lou and Family, Please accept our condolences for the loss of Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy and Jim
Denise Linnell says
Mary Lou condolences to you and your family on the passing of Jack.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
Jim and Denise Linnell
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So sorry for you loss.. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all!!
Cora Mae (Smith) Ofstie says
I am so sorry to hear about Jack. We fought when I was a youngster & playing with his sisters, we were in 4-H together, were at a lot of brandings, Jack always teased me! He was the one who called me when my dear lifelong friend, his little sister Lee Hubbard died. Last Fall my brother Ken & I visited Jack at the hospital several times when our Coila was there. The Deibel families were always part of My Montana times. Mary Lou, I am sorry for your loss. These last months must have been so difficult. Jackee, Wendee, Carolee & Kristee, I grieve with you in the loss of your Dad. Hold on to your memories. Myron & Doris I grieve with you in the loss of another sibling.
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JACK–I KNEW HIM FROM HIGH SCHOOL BUT HE WAS ALSO IN MY BROTHER’S CLASS AND THEY HAD BEEN FRIENDS FOR A LONG TIME. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL JACK’S FAMILY. GOD BLESS.
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of Jack’s families! I have fond memories of staying at their ranch and growing up with the girls! Thinking of all the good times we had! Thinking of you all at this difficult time! Hold your memories close! Laurie Janssen Claypool
April Thompson says
My condolences on Jack’s passing. Hugs and prayers to the family.
Carla Considine Marinko says
I ‘m so sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of his family. God bless.
Brian & Wendy Ballance says
Wendee, Kristee, Karalee, Mary Lou & family, I’m so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers. Jack was a man of many stories. I got to know Jack when I worked at KATL. I would visit him at the camp ground to “try” to convince him why he should advertise with us. He would always come up with many more reasons why he shouldn’t in between stories of course. He even talked me into helping out at the campground on the weekends for a bit. ? He was definitely the better sales man! I did manage to get 1 sale out of him when he first opened up!
I know Jack loved his family more than anything as he was always so proud to talk about them. Jack will be missed by many.
Art and Jeanne Drange says
Mary Lou and family. So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Doug Gaskill & Jan Maddux says
Jack will be missed greatly. He had a very full life and accomplished so many things. We enjoyed his sense of humor and playful banter. We are so sorry for your loss, may your memories give you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Doug Gaskill & Jan Maddux
Dennis and Bonnie Lyda says
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of Jacks family
Lynn Anderson says
Mary Lou,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and the gals at the Saddlery.
I always enjoyed my visits with both of you at the store. Jack will be missed by many. God bless!
LaRae Koenig says
I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. When I think of Jack I always smile. I remember the countless conversations that he and I had during his stay. He always had something kind to say about his wife and kids. He will be missed.
Terry Virag says
Mary Lou. So sorry to hear of Jacks passing..I really enjoyed the long conversations I had with. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to you and yours and the Saddelry family
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Mary Lou and Family, Sending prayers and condolences during this difficult time.
Leon Sevier says
Mary Lou and family. So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I have missed seeing him and am so glad I went to visit him the last time I was in town. He will surely be greatly missed.
Leon and Kay Sevier
LInda & Richard Meidinger says
Sorry to hear of Jacks passing. We knew him when we lived in Miles City but have lived in SD for about 14 years so when we brought our 5th wheel to Miles City we would park and stay a few nights at the Meadows RV Park and every time he would spot us there and stop in and visit with us. Always had a fun visit. He will be missed by many.
Knew him for years at the Miles City Saddlery.
Prayers and thoughts go out to his family. Linda and RIchard
Jesse Leidholt says
Jim and I are so sorry for the loss of Jack. We remember well his kindness to our brother, Adolph. It was appreciated.
Pete Stabio says
Jack was a life-long friend and I have many memories of fun times we shared over the years. High school sports, college roommates, snowmobiling, hunting and phone visits. Jack’s life ended way to soon. I will miss our conversations.
Sandy Janssen Feeney says
So sad to hear of Jack’s death. Prayers to the family. Growing up it was always fun to visit the ranch at Coalwood and have the big family get togethers. I remember lots of people sitting around the table playing canasta under the kerosene lanterns. Also dances in Volborg and Jack was always there. Rest in peace!
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Marylou & family,
So sorry for your loss, but know he isn’t suffering any more.
My sincerest sympathy to all.
Pam & Dave says
To all of Jack’s loved ones~
We care so for all of you in this great loss of a wonderful man! Our prayers continue…. as we have been lifting all of you up during his illness. My earliest memories were of he and Peggy with their young beautiful family in Church in Broadus 🙂 Mary Lou, our love and care reaches out……. such a long hard road these past months for you and your families. Jackee- Hugs to you and your sisters~ With much love….and prayers~
Leo and Jo Jurica says
We send our condolences to Marylou and all Jack’s daughters and families . God Bless you in this time of loss.
Sharon Freed says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Jack! We branded lots of calves and knew him through St. One Livestock! Jack will be sadly missed by all who knew him!! We also knew him through the Saddlery!
Sharon (Olson) And Dennis Freed
Don Olson
Bus Morris says
Jack was a very nice man and everyone liked him, including me. He will certainly be missed. My condolences to his family.
Bus Morris
Glendive, MT
Elsie Carol (Leatherberry) Matzke says
I no longer live in MT, but I was very sad to hear from my brother that Jack had passed. I was in Myron and Betsy’s high school class in Broadus and have recently lost contact with them, but I want to extend my sympathies to them and to all of Jack’s family.
Carol Matzke
Michael Speelman says
Prayers to all of Jack’s family.
Lance Clark says
Jackee, Wendee, Karalee, Kristee and Mary Lou:
As Volborg community neighbors, Horkan Creek & Powder River grade / high school class mates, Liscomb Mountain 4-H Club members,we got to know each other well and share our youth, as well as agricultural and ranching experiences.
We are thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Condolences,
Lance Clark, Portland, Oregon
Brent Clark, Volborg, Montana
Scott Clark, Billings, Montana
Darlene Clark, Miles City, MT
Tammy Pecha, Powderville, Montana
Jim Nelson says
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Jack. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
Jim Nelson, Hampstead, NC