The service time is 11:00AM but the Live Broadcast will begin 15min early.
Larry “Larry from the Dairy” Peltomaa, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, April 19, 2021. He was born in Butte on October 8, 1958, to Robert and Mary Jane (Johansen) Peltomaa. He attended schools in Butte and received his degree in small engines from Butte Vo-Tech.
Following his schooling, Larry called KENO at the Sportsman Bar, worked at Treasure State Window Washing, before moving to Helena in 1980, where he worked for Sinclair on Prospect Ave. In 1981, he went to work for Cloverleaf Dairy, as a summer worker, moved to full-time and worked with them until 1994. He then went to work for Meadow Gold Dairy, where he worked for 25 years, retiring in 2018. In 1994, he was awarded Driver of the Year with Meadow Gold. The kids at the local school that he delivered to, coined him with the name “Larry from the Dairy”, which he loved. In his entire working career, he never took a sick day.
On September 15, 1979, he married the love of his life, Tamara Jeanne Ralph in Butte.
Larry was a member of the Teamsters Local Union #2. He enjoyed fishing, working on small engines and spending time with his grandkids, especially watching “Despicable Me”, “Back to the Future”, “Never Ending Story”, “Hotel Transylvania” and “Tremors”.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Jane; brothers David, Jackie, Gary and 2 infant brothers. He is survived by his wife Tammy Peltomaa of East Helena; daughters and sons-in-law, Kim (James Cody) Lords of Olympia, WA, Jennifer (Deano Fleiner) Peltomaa of West Seattle Island, WA and Amanda (Edward) Fairbairn of Helena; son, Bryce Peltomaa of Marysville, MT; brother, Bob (Gayle Schumacher) Peltomaa of Butte; sisters, Elsie (Mark) Baszler of Butte, Sharla (Terry) Snider of Ione, OR, Shona (Keith) Geier of Helena, Terry (Troy Marshall) Kingston of Buckley, WA; grandchildren, Madison, Alexis and Brittany Lords, Luke (Silver), Lillian and Brycen Peltomaa, Austyn and Landyn Fairbairn; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and 2 great-great-nieces.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a reception to follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral home. Interment of ashes will be held in Butte at a later date. Memorials in Larry’s name are suggested to God’s Love or Montana Special Olympics.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Larry.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Saturday April 24, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday April 24, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Saturday April 24, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Brad Bomar says
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Theresa says
I was so sorry to read This. Sending my sympathy to all of you. I worked with you Tammy at Mr Steak many years ago and Jennifer and my daughter were friends in school. I worked in the school kitchens for a few years so I saw Larry there too, I always enjoyed visiting with him.
Glen Briese says
Sorry for your loss, I saw Larry every week as he delivered milk to the family business. He will be missed.
Ricky McAlmond says
So sorry to hear about Larry’s passing, I worked with Larry when he started at Clover Leaf Dairy. What a great person to know.Most of the restaurants in Helena new him well.My Thoughts and prayers are with all of the Family
Donna Mullaney says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tammy ,and all of your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Donna and Brian Mullaney
Steve Kingston says
Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss. Kim, Jennifer, Bryce, and Amanda my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve Kingston
Pam says
Tammy I am so very sorry for loss. I met Larry with you at the family reunion. If there is anything I can do please contact me at pamr59791@gmail.com
GRANT E LUNDELL says
Tammy and family, We are very sorry for your loss we will be thinking of you. We remember dancing at your wedding.
Helen & Grant
Brenda Chrismon- Ehlenburg says
I am sorry for your loss. I was a friend of David many years ago. I grew up on 600 block of South Dakota St. when the Peltomaa family lives on Platinum St.
David was taken away at a very young age.
God Bless your family.
Rick Norine says
I’m so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing! I went to Junior High with Larry and his brother Gary, may they both Rest In Peace 💐
Shelby Loomis says
LILLY IS MY BESTY!!!! also sorry for your loss #SHELB