Gilbert L. Longmire Sr. was born on April 3rd, 1925 in Great Falls, MT and passed away on May 14th, 2011 after a long illness in Helena.
He Served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He met and married Mary Jane Williams on November 3rd, 1947. His wife, Mary Jane, passed away in 1989. Gil then met and married Clara Wagner on January 12th, 1990. He worked at Fort Harrison as a Supervisor and retired after 27 years of service.
Gil was an avid sportsman who had a great love for the outdoors. He worked hard and was very proud of the family he built.
Gil leaves behind two sons: Rick (Tina) Longmire and Gilbert Jr. (Alma) Longmire and two daughters: Patty (Doug) Donaldson and Donna (Gary) Schwarz. He also leaves behind eight step children: Shirley Grandlund, Sharon Meyer, Richard Wagner, Darrell (Kathy) Wagner, Terry (Debra) Wagner, Jerry Wagner, Jim (Nina) Wagner, Debra (Mel) Briese. He is survived by three brothers: Fred, Bob, and Leroy Longmire. Gil also has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents George and Vinie Longmire; two daughters, Julie Hembre and Anna Longmire; and one step son, Rodger Wagner.
A viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel with family receiving friends and relatives from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. A reception will be held at the Waterford after the burial. Memorials are suggested to the Liberty House at Ft. Harrison, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Gil, please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Kristina Simonds says
Grandma, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending all our love, Xoxoxo Kristina, Mark, Madison and Jacob
Salina and Jeff Ernst family says
Grandma we pray for strength and courage for you through this tough journey. We love you very much and Papa Gil will be missed dearly. Love always….papas sweatheart(salina), Jeff, Emma, and Lylian
Jerry Crawford says
I worked out in rehab at St. Petes with Gil for several years. He also made the wallet I use today. I will always carry Gil in my thoughts and in my heart. He always had a smile on his face. I will miss him.
Chris and Barney says
Gil is home now with Mary and all his loved ones who have preceded him so for this…there is peace and knowing we will join him again is comfort also.
Surely his earthly worries are over amen and we will miss him Dearly.
Peace to all who loved Gil…we WILL be back together, Amen!
Renee Roehl Garrett says
I have known Gil since I was a little girl. He was a very good friends with my Grandparents; Les & Doll Sodorff. Gil was a character and I have a lot of good memories shared with Gil and Mary. Camping was my grandparents, Gil & Mary, Lenard (Barney) & Kay’s passion and they were all good friends. Gil & Mary, Lenard & Kay and my grandparents would play poker every Friday, eat Suds Hut chicken and play Keno. They were all great friends. Gil is up above with my grandparents fishing already I am sure. Love you Rick and Tina, my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gil will greatly be missed. Renee G.
Tracy Reese says
Grandma, just want to let you know that we are thinking and praying for you. Gil will be missed. We love you Grandma.
Tracy, Danny, Terry and Shelby
Heather Nevins says
Grandma, just wanted to let you know that we are praying for your strength and to let you know that Gil will be missed. We love you Grandma! Love, Heather, Chuck, Kolton, CJ