Paul Dyba Jr, age 76 of Miles City, passed away on March 20, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT.
Paul was born on November 10, 1946, in Miles City, Montana. He was adopted from the Hospital by Paul Sr. and Margaret (Schantz) Dyba. He grew up in Miles City and graduated from Sacred Heart High School with the class of 1966. After high school his help was much needed on the Dyba family ranch near Miles City which Paul thoroughly enjoyed. He married Nancy Anderson on September 6, 1969, in Miles City. After the family farm was sold, Paul went to work for Fort Keogh and was their construction manager for 25 years until he retired. He was the president of the AFSCME for seven years while he worked at Fort Keogh.
Paul enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, and really loved shooting. He was a very good marksmen. He also enjoyed writing out many grocery lists and leaving them lay in various places. Paul loved going to the Dyba family ranch and was very proud of the fact that his grandparents originally homesteaded the ranch. He loved to raise sheep and his sheep won awards for genetics in Montana. Paul was also dedicated to the Sacred Heart School and assisting the children with the community garden. Most of all, Paul loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren supporting them in various activities that he could attend. His life of honest and kind ways will be missed by all who knew Paul.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr. and Margaret; a brother Steve Dyba, son Sean Dyba and a grandson Rylan Dyba.
Paul is survived by his wife Nancy of Miles City; daughter Leah Dyba of Miles City; son Josh (Jaime) Dyba of Seattle, WA; daughter Hanna (Nathan) Dyba of Miles City, MT; his grandchildren: Bobby (Cody) Larsen, Cristian Dyba, Dawson Dyba, Hailey Dyba, Cameron Dyba, Breyanna Dyba, Brennan Dyba and Averee Dyba. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date at the Knowlton Cemetery. Should friends desire, a memorial in Paul’s honor may be made to the Sacred Heart School or to the Knowlton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday March 30, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 29, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday March 30, 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dee Bickle says
Nancy and family.
We are so sorry for your loss!
Please remember all your wonderful memories of him !
Hugs and prayers!
Cliff Mitchell says
Nancy, Nettie and I are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We have many fond memories of our family journeys while we followed the swim team. Please accept our prayers for you and your family.
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Joyce Vera says
Dear Nancy & Family,
My prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Our families have a long history and lots of wonderful memories!! Hold those memories in your hearts and Paul will always be with you. I remember going out to the farm with my Dad and spending the day out there, Paul was always there to tease me and show me around. one of my earliest memories was that he always smelled good!! As I remember his cologne was English Leather!! Ha! I know that’s an odd memory but that has stayed with me all these years. He was a great man and always was willing to help anyone who needed it!! He will be missed.
Tom and Kathy Strub says
Nancy sending hugs and lots of prayers to you and your family. Paul was a good guy and made me laugh many times. So very sorry for your loss.
David & Danette Olguin says
Nancy and kids we are so sorry for your loss and our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Larry Bjorndal says
Nancy and family, I am sorry for your loss. Paul was a good man. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Denise Harvey says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care!
Jan Dinardi says
Nancy,Josh,Jamie and family. You are all in my prayers Such a terrible loss. May God hold you all and give strength.
Jesse Dunning says
Condolences from the Dunning family
Linda Dyba Clark says
Nancy! And family. I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. What am kind person. Always willing to help another studentt while we were in High SCHOOL. He will be greatly missed. Linda Dyba Clark
Jared Bankey says
My condolences on the passing of Paul. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Jared Bankey
Carrie Beach Etherington says
Nancy,
Thinking of you friend!
Val Dyba says
Val Dyba sorry for our loss Paul was a great man
Harley Tredway says
My love and heart goes out to you all! ❤️
Ann Gunnare says
Thinking of you, Nancy.
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Oh, Nancy and kiddos, we are so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news!
We go way back, and so many memories when our kids were young and I babysat, and Paul was always good for a visit, anytime! Love and prayers to all.
Deb Hunking says
Nancy and family, I am so saddened by the news of Paul’s passing. What a kind man he was. Whenever I saw him he was always ready for a visit with a smile on his face. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Diane M Welbes says
I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my condolence on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Viall says
Oh Nancy, I’m so sorry!! Many years of fellowship and journey between you and Paul!! Prayers!!
Cindy A Stanton says
Dear Nancy & family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. You are in my thoughts as I pray for your comfort.
Louise de Montigny says
Nancy,
My sincere condolences to you and all your family.
Thomas E Masa says
Nancy
You and Paul were classmates of mine at Sacred Heart High School. He was a good guy. He will be missed.
Sue Jens says
Nancy & family, so sorry for your loss. Paul was always such a good guy, always willing to converse with you. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Arlene Dyba Aberle says
our prayers-go out to you Nancy and your families
Kevin Donnelly says
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Paul tutored Lots of young people and gave them the opportunity to work on the farm. I will never forget them days I learned a lot from Paul and Nancy. I owe them a lot. Will be forever in there debt. May God be with them
Andy Mitzkus says
Gonna miss Paul. Remember spending time together when we were young up on the Rosebud. In later years would run into him in town and have some good visits, may God be with the family during these tough times.
Diona Austill says
Nancy and family I’m so sorry to see this. I worked with Paul at Fort Keogh. He was always willing to do most anything. I remember him building the mailbox that was a replica of the old officer quarters. Everytime i is ran into him around town, he.always had a pleasant word. You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Eugene-Connie Bankey says
When ever close to Paul and the opportunity offered to visit it was always enjoyable. Our condolences and prayers for now the times ahead for your family Nancy
Connie and Gene
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Bob and Karen Cremer says
Nancy and Family. We are so sorry to hear about Paul. I always enjoyed our conversations. They always seemed to be about his hunting adventures which we both enjoyed talking about. You and your Family will be in our prayers.
Laura Monasmith says
Nancy: praying for you and your family.
Donna orthman says
Nancy I am sorry for your loss. Hold on to the happy memories
Lourdes Rondan Reynolds says
I always enjoyed visiting with Paul at Sacred Heart School or at the clinic- he had the beautiful and unique quality few people have of giving you his complete attention and never acting as if he was in a hurry- He was a “ good guy “ for certain- may he now Rest In Peace and my condolences to Nancy and his family🙏🏼♥️
Marc Hartse says
Sorry to hear about this. I’m sorry for your loss.
Shannon and Larry Brence says
We have fond memories of visiting with Paul at Sacred Heart and 4-H events and his strong support of his grandchildren. Peace be with you all.
Dick and Kay Wells says
Nancy, So sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family.
Patcee (Laney) & George Bundy says
Nancy and Family,
So sorry to hear that Paul had passed away. What a fine person he was. God Bless you and yours.
Patcee & George
John Clark says
Nancy and family. sorry to hear this news. You folks are the best part of America. I always enjoyed seeing Paul with his nice pleasant smile.
RIP old friend
jwc