LOUIS BOTHMAN, JR Obituary (1925

Louis Bothman Jr.,89, went home to be with our Lord November 21, 2014. He was was born January 16, 1925 in Columbus, MT to Louis and Rose Bothman. He moved with his family from Columbus to Libby in 1935 where he completed his education. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II and served in Germany and France. He married Edith Bache April 26th , 1947. Louis worked in the woods and owned and drove his own logging truck, always a Mack, for most of his life, he completed his working career with St Regis Lumber Company. Louis loved nothing more than the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Louis also loved the outdoors and fishing, with two trips to Alaska with his brothers being among his fondest memories. Louis was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Edith, his parents Louis and Rose Bothman and brothers Henry Bothman and Orval Bothman. He is survived by his children Louella (Mike) Grady of Veradale, WA; Larry Bothman, and Lee (Rhonda) Bothman of Libby; and sister in-law Marge Bothman of Venice, FL; three grandchildren, Heidi (Bob), Jessica and Paige; three great grandchildren and four nephews and nieces as well as numerous great nephews and nieces, and cousins. Graveside services will be held Friday November28 at 3:30 City of Libby Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be made at www.schnackenbergfh.com.