JOHN A ERHARD Obituary (1925

John Allen Erhard, 89, died November 11, 2014 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. He was born in Libby on July 23, 1925 to John George Erhard and Gladis Hall Erhard . John grew up in Libby, MT and went to live in Havre, MT his junior year of high school to help his aunt and uncles on the farm. John finished high school at Havre High and went on to take classes at Northern Montana College. John remained on the ranch where he farmed and raised cattle for the next 42 years. He retired and moved to Libby, MT in 1982, opened his welding shop and made custom iron gates, railings and artistic welding. John loved to farm, fishing, picking huckleberries, hunting, and being in the mountains. He was a pistol Marksman of which he received many awards. He also was an artist. He loved to oil paint and making custom metal art. John had 9 other siblings: Herman Erhard, Bill Erhard, Betty Cooper, and was preceded in death by brothers George Lincoln, Jimmy, Albert, Karl, Sisters Mary Ellen and Georgiana. Survivors also consisted of wife of many years, Nancy (Robinson) Erhard; daughter Jackie (Jim) Shaffer - 2 children, 4 grandchildren; son Doug (Shelly Swanson) Erhard - 3 children, 5 grandchildren; daughter Sherrie (Greg) Myers, 2 children, 4 grandchildren; son John Erhard, 2 children; son Rory Erhard (Dawna Brinkel), 2 children, 1 grandchild. A potluck celebration was held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Fisher River Fire Department. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home & Crematory in Libby. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.