Jason Wade Rauthe, 35

Jason Wade Rauthe, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Aug. 9, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Jan. 24, 1974 to Brad and Susan (Riddle) Rauthe in Kalispell, MT.

Jason graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1992, then furthering his education with the Mountain States Line Construction Apprenticeship Training (MSLCAT), becoming a Journeyman Lineman in Feb. of 2001. He met the love of his life, Trina Wolfe and they started dating Oct. 14, 1991. The two of them were married on May 25, 1995 in Kalispell at Faith Free Lutheran Church. They had two children, Jaclyn and Hunter, who Jason devoted his life to. They loved Montana deeply and shared a love of hunting, rafting, four wheeling, and camping at McGinnis Meadows while entertaining friends and family.

Jason started his working career as a carpenter for Timothy Martin Construction. He then worked for Flathead Electric Coop on the Brush Crew before furthering his education with MSLCAT and becoming a Journeyman Lineman/Serviceman for Flathead Electric Coop. He was surrounded by a camaraderie of fellow workers who always enjoyed Jason's energy for hunting and family values. He was also a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Jason was many things to many people. He was an admired son, an amazing husband and father, devoted brother, uncle, nephew, and friend to many.

Jason was preceded in death by grandparents, Carl and Lillian Rauthe, and Ralph Riddle; his uncles, Bruce Rauthe, and Wayne Riddle. He is survived at the family home by his wife of 14 _ years, Trina Rauthe; their oldest daughter, Jaclyn Rauthe 14, and son, Hunter Rauthe 10 from Somers; Mother Susan and Father Brad Rauthe from Kalispell; Brother Chad Rauthe and wife Sandra from Parker, CO; Grandmother Dorothy Hartsoch from Kalispell and numerous other family members.

Funeral Services for Jason ere held on Friday, August 14 at 11 a.m. in the Christian Center/Assembly of God, 255 Summit Ridge Dr. Visitation was on Thursday, August 13, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home. After the cremation Jason's remains will be spread at his favorite hunting spot. The family suggests that memorials be given to the Rauthe Children Education Fund at Glacier Bank.

Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Jason's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Jason's guestbook, offer condolences and share memories.