In the early morning of June 2, 2025, Loren Voightman (Woodbutch) passed away at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City comforted by his wife.
Loren was born August 9, 1954 in Ellendale, North Dakota to Lynn & Ruby (Tosh) Voightman of Ludden, North Dakota. Loren grew up on the family farm with his brother Steve and sister Loretta. Loren went to work building homes (that’s where the Woodbutch nickname began) farming with his dad and he custom harvested and did over the road trucking for many years with his brother. He also took time to raise a “little” hell. Loren married the love of his life Laura Schmitz on November 25, 1989. Loren continued farming and custom harvesting till 1996 when they moved to Baker, Montana. Loren worked in the oilfield hauling crude oil. After working in the oilfield, he built feedlots, and did custom farming and haying in Eastern Montana. They purchased their home in Miles City in 2009.
He loved his fast cars, motorcycles and pickup pulls. He also enjoyed hunting prairie dogs, fishing and everything else involved in the great outdoors. He loved a beautiful sunset, crops a plenty and rain, and listening to his “Music.” Loren touched many along his journey of life. Loren can now sit back and drink beer (Old Mil that is), eat his plain M & M’s and Snicker bars.
Loren is survived by his wife, soulmate and best friend Laura; his brother Steve Voightman and his wife Elsie; his sister Loretta Presler; father-in-law Grant Schmitz; his brothers-in-law: Sharon (Kevin) Young, Pam (Jay) Rhodefer, Kevin (Mari) Schmitz, Scott (Tracey) Schmitz and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his adopted family Terry and Mindy Hoenke and their 3 C’s whom called them “POPS” and “GMA” and so many great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lynn & Ruby Voightman, mother-in-law Verna, a brother-in-law Merle Presler and two nephews: Blaine and Kolden.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. MST at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Thursday June 12, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Thursday June 12, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Vikki Bradley says
Laura, I am so sorry to see this. I only met Loren a few times and enjoyed visiting with him. May God comfort you during this time.
Derek and Anna Winkley says
Oh Laura, we are so sorry to hear of Loren’s passing. He was simply the best.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori Burley says
Very sorry for your loss!
Jodi Wootan says
Laura, I’m so sorry to hear about Loren. Always enjoyed stopping for a chat with him. Seems like I just saw him yesterday at the Bison. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Becky Benzel says
Laura, I am so sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Jackie Domine says
Laura, I’m saddened to hear about Loren and his passing. My condolences to you and all his family.
Hugs and prayers
Jackie D.
Lisa rains says
Oh Laurie I’m so sorry to see this you are in my thoughts and prays
Ellen Hart says
Laura, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Winkley says
Sorry to hear this, Laura!
Iris Wiedmer says
Laura
This was such a surprise to see. I am so sorry for such a loss. Hugs to you!
Ronald Montgomery says
I loved him.
Bonnie willprecht says
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family
Erin Leininger says
Laura,
Im so sorry to hear of Loren’s passing. Thoughts and prayers.
Irene Trogden says
Oh Laura. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Halvorson says
LauraI am so very sorry. Please know I am thinking of you. Clint and I truly enjoyed knowing Loren. He was always such a nice guy. My prayers are with you.
BONNIE CURRAN says
SO SO SORRY. HE WAS A NICE MAN. I WILL MISS OUR VISITS.
Beverly Harris says
So sorry for your loss Laura, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Chris Schlepp says
Laura so sorry to hear about Lorens passing. He will be missed dearly. Hope he’s in heaven riding that old 3 wheeler around!!
Rhonda Sanford says
Laura, I was so sorry to hear about your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you Lady .. reach out if you need anything please.. sending big hugs
Jean Jones says
Im so sorry. I will miss him terribly. Hugs to you.
Chuck and Renee Strand says
Laura, Chuck and I send our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Jo Swenson says
I’m going to miss him and his happy smiling face.
Terri Fandrich says
Laura, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Wrapping you up in prayers of peace, comfort and strength.
Michael Carr says
Laura, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Lauren.What a nice guy. Whenever I saw him he always had a smile on his face and always took the time to say hello and talk a while. You just don’t find too many people like that anymore. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. You are in my prayers and my thoughts.. rest in peace Lauren……
De Nice Curry and Kim Feil says
Laura,
I was so surprised when I saw that Loren had passed away. You have our deepest condolences and prayers.
Mother Brown says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Woodbutch and Cookie will always be a part of me. Love you
Ron & Connie Watts says
Until we meet again “Cheers buddy”. Such an awesome friend!!
Joann Sandberg Johnson says
So sorry Laura you don’t know me but I went to school with Loren in Guelph, ND. I always liked him and feel so bad for you. Prayers for you.
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Laura and family,
So very sorry for your heartbreaking loss of Loren! Mike and I always enjoyed visiting with Loren, and he was such a super nice, quiet fellow!
Love and prayers during the difficult times ahead, Laura.
Sarah (Day) Peters says
Forever remembered as my uncle who built Kara and I a treehouse on the farm , because Eric, Jen, and Trisha wouldn’t let us in their old chicken coop fort. Rest in peace, Uncle Loren.
Shannon Montgomery says
So sorry Laura, Loren will be missed. Sending hugs and prayers.
Virginia Widmer says
So sorry Laura. Sending prayers for you. Think of you so often
Jodi Spaeth says
So very sorry Laura, I know what a wonderful human being Loren was. I hope you find peace and comfort by your cherished memories. Love you dear friend ❤️
Brian Schmitz says
Laura sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Ron, Vernette Barone says
Laura, Ron and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Loren, our sincere sympathy and love to you and Lorens family.
Melinda Hogue Tangen says
Laura, I am sorry to hear of Loren’s passing. You two were just perfect for each other. I am glad I was blessed by you both so long ago. I have the impression that Loren never met a stranger! My condolences to you and his family.
Bernice Jasper says
I am sitting here waiting for the service to start. You are waiting also to say your good byes to the love of your life. I am so very sorry that I can’t be there with you. I just couldn’t take the drive. I know you have your family and friends that will help you through today. The great memories that we all have of Loren will have to carry us through the tough times. You know how sorry I am for your loss, hang onto those memories. Tonight I will sleep crossways on the bed and laugh with him and I will remember all the great times the four of us had growing up🙏🙏 Love You 😘 Bernice
Ernie Goff says
So sorry to hear the passing of our love one.He will be missed by the ones that knew him your in my prayers and thoughts I’m trying to make it back before summer miss you guys.You guys are far and few true friends talk to you soon .
Randy stanhope says
So sorry to hear about Laen and your loss you are in my prayers 🙏