William Repnak

William “Bill” Robert Repnak, 83, passed away at his home in Lakeside on April 8, 2014, from a degenerative heart condition.

He was born to Anna and Julius Repnak on Nov. 3, 1930, in Billings, where he spent his youth.

Bill served during the Korean War for two years. On July 12, 1953, he married his friend and lifelong bride, Elsie Crawford. They moved to the Flathead Valley where they raised their six children.

Bill was employed at the Anaconda/Arco Aluminum Co. plant for 32 years until he retired. He was happiest when he was camping, hunting, fishing and boating with his family. Campgrounds around Flathead Lake and Hungry Horse Reservoir provided many precious memories for Bill and the family.

He is survived by his six children, Laurie Scott and husband Mike, Bob Repnak and wife Cathy, Rick Repnak, Luanne McCarthy and husband Don, Jolene Wolfe and husband Jody, and Pam Wright and husband Frank; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his brothe John; and sisters Louise and Pat.

To respect Bill’s wishes, there will not be a service at this time. The family will celebrate his life later this summer.

The family requests that any flowers or gifts be given in the form of financial donations to the Home Options Hospice, www.kalispellregional.org/krmc/home-health-hospice/give-home-options.