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Funeral service for Lynn Householder, 93, of Ismay, MT, will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2022 at American Lutheran Church in Baker, MT. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. A military graveside service will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery.
For those that are unable to attend, a livestream of the funeral service will be available ten minutes prior to the service starting.
Lynn Henry Householder passed away on July 21, 2022 at the Friendship Villa in Miles City, MT following a brief illness. He was 93 years young. He was born to Park and Augusta (Bluske) Householder on September 24, 1928 at Mrs. Ryan’s home in Ismay, MT. He was raised on the homestead ranch and attended Ismay, Dry Fork, and Riley schools. While in grade school, he rode his horse bareback up to four miles to attend. Lynn graduated Plevna High School in 1947.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 and was stationed in Korea. After returning home to the ranch, he courted and won the affection of Doris D. North. On November 26, 1955 they were married by candlelight service at the First Baptist Church in Baker, MT. They were blessed with 3 children: Clifford John (1956), Nancy Lynn (1959), and Starla Kay (1964). From meager beginnings, they built a full life.
Lynn believed in starting each day with a hearty breakfast and devotions. He valued a firm handshake, greeting people with a smile, and being on time (and early) to church on Sundays despite getting up before the sun to do chores and commute 45 miles to town. He loved the land and cattle he was a steward of. He participated in the block management program and enjoyed the hunters that it brought. He was a gifted conversationalist and never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting with everyone! Traveling, playing cards, telling stories and jokes, and being a prankster was what he enjoyed when he wasn’t outside working. Lynn often had a twinkle in his blue eyes and a wink meant he was up to mischief.
His earthly dream was to have enough land and cattle to hand down to the future generations of Householders. In 1978, the Renn place was purchased on Cabin Creek and Cliff returned from college to begin Log Cabin Ranch. The family labored diligently to work the new land creating alfalfa dikes, spraying noxious weeds, and putting up countless miles of fence. Other than holidays with family, his favorite days of the year were branding day and shipping day. Throughout the years, Log Cabin Ranch has continued to expand. He was proud of their reputation of being good neighbors and continuing to grow into the third and fourth generation.
Lynn was a member of the American Lutheran Church for 53 years. He served on the Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit Service boards of Miles City, Farm Home Administration board of Baker, South Eastern and Montana Stockgrowers boards, and Fallon County/MT Weed Control boards. He was a member of the American Legion in Baker and regularly attended Toastmasters.
He is survived by his children: Cliff (Paulette) Householder of Ismay, MT, Nancy (Mark) Plomer of Albuquerque, NM, and Starla Gundlach of Miles City, MT. He was active in the lives of his grandchildren Dael, Drew, Kalli, Aaron, Evan, Miranda, Amber, Alan, and Abby. His great grandchildren include Cade, Liam, Kinslie, Chasyn, Witt, Preston, Catie, Adalyn, Drew, Declan, Noah, Will, Austyn, Milo, Zachary, Daniel, Logan, Luke, Andrew, Emily, and great-great granddaughter Raelynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers (Russel, Glen, and Junior) and sisters (Sarah Netzer and Bessie Parobeck). After spending 67 years together on earth, Lynn was eager to join Doris who passed in May. Hardworking hands are now at rest. Laughing, visiting, and dancing are filling his days again.
He wanted to remind us all to be good stewards of the land and eat beef!
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Curt and Patsy Almy says
All of our memories of Lynn are good. What a wonderful example he set for us all. Praying from the heart for your family as you bear another loss, so soon. He’s happy.
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences to the Householder family. Treasure those special memories, I know I have many of Lynn and Doris – such a special couple!!
Sharon Moore says
My thoughts are with you in your loss of Lynn. I always enjoyed visiting with him and I know he was a good steward of the ranch and cared deeply for it and his family.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy. Yes take care of the land and eat beef.
Jack and Claudine O'Connor says
To the Householder families,
So sorry about the loss of both of your parents. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack and Claudine O’Connor
Kim Smarsh says
Starla, my sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dad. My prayers are with you!
Marianne Miller says
So sorry for your loss.
We have fond memories of Lynn and how devoted Doris and your entire family was to him and Doris.
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Sherry Oster says
What a great guy! He always had a smile and a joke! Thinking of you all! Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Prayers!
Jane Viall says
You are all in my prayers. You will all meet again!! It is still so sad to lose those we love.
Louise de Montigny says
My sincere condolences to all of Lynn’s family. He was truly a pleasure to work with and learn from. Lynn was so generous with his wit, friendship and good character. I will always hold fond thoughts of Doris and Lynn and I’m sorry for your losses.
Jean Shamley Snider says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss. I was at Dry Fork School for one year, but still have fond memories of the area families.
GARY AND PAT HELM says
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF NEED OUR PRAYS GO OUT TO YOU ALL
Brenda Witkowski says
Cliff and Paulette,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Lynn. I have always had a special spot in my heart for him. He was an avid weed warrior and an even better joke teller! I will miss his smile, soft spoken voice and that twinkle in his eye when he was giving me grief!!! As heartbreaking as this is, I find that Lynn and Doris are together again!!! I pray that gives you all comfort as well. Take care and God Bless!
Joe and Cheryl Whitney says
I knew Lynn since when I was a small child. He was always so cordial and friendly. I want to express sympathy to his family, and know you have many fond memories.