Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery passed away July 16, 2012. He was born outside Salem, Oregon October 29, 1929 to Harvey and Nona Marie Montgomery and they came to Bozeman when he was 2 months old. After attending grade schools in Bozeman and High School in Lima, he joined the US Army and was send to Germany to the 778th Tank Battalion and later on to the US Constabulary. While stationed in Germany on the Czechoslovakian border he met Elisabeth Kern and they were married in Sonthofen, Germany on November 27, 1948. Elizabeth returned to Bozeman with him as a war bride and they settled in Bozeman. Bob secured a job with the Montana National Guard as an Admin-Supply and Maint Tech, but in 1953 he chose to continue his military career and entered into active duty at Ft. Ord, California. He then transferred to the 10th Mountain Division and deployed to Germany for a 3 year tour. Upon return to the States for a short time he was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. After 4 months in Hawaii he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer and assigned to the 14th Infantry. In 1963 he returned to Ft. Benning, Georgia to the 11th Air Assault Division/1st Calvary Division and they deployed to Vietnam in 1965. After a 1 year tour in Vietnam he was sent to Ft. Richardson, Alaska for 2 years and then did another 1 year service in Vietnam. In 1971 he retired from military service with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and he and his wife returned to Bozeman. His employment after retirement was with Gallatin County as Constable, Coast to Coast, and Owenhouse Ace Hardware. Bob is survived by his wife Elisabeth; brother and sister in law Dick and Betty Baker of Helena, MT; nieces Sharon and Barbara, nephew Rick and their families; and a step-sister, Linda of Billings, MT. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Family and friends to meet at Dahl Funeral Chapel at 12:45pm to process to the cemetery.