Keith Ebelt passed away on Saturday January 9, 2016 in Superior, Mont.
He was born October 10, 1935 in Glendive.
Keith is survived by Ann Marie Ebelt, his loving wife of 62 years; sisters, Bessie, Lillian and Ida Mae; his daughters, Linda (Bob) Stibor of Taft, Calif. and Valerie (Jeff) Baldwin of Las Vegas, Nev.; his son, Rod (Shawn) Ebelt of Spokane Valley, Wash.; six grandchildren, Nikki Ann, Cody, Jill, Kristen and Kyle; and a bunch of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Keith is the son of Anton Ebelt and Clara (Ebelt) Herbst of Glendive who preceded him in death, along with his brother, Gerald (Jerry) Ebelt and step-father Roland (Red) Herbst and granddaughter, Marcia.
Keith is well remembered for his quick wit and generosity by his many friends and family.
He and Ann moved to Superior in 1959 and started to put down their roots. He worked in the construction industry and at the diamond mill. He and Ann later purchased the Texaco station from Homer French. A lot of fond memories come from their time running the “Service station!”
After selling the Texaco, he drove truck for Sears and others. He went back to work at Elko, Nev. and working at Barrck Gold Strike operating heavy machinery until retiring in 1997.
While in Nev. they did a bit of gambling and fishing. Fishing was a great passion of theirs and Keith and Ann fished whenever they got the chance.
Keith was known to spend a bit of time at the local casinos visiting friends and playing the “Nickel Machines.” He especially enjoyed visits from friends and family and always made you laugh at least twice during every visit.
He loved to hunt and was an excellent shot with his hand loaded bullets. He put more meath on the table than we could eat.
Keith was a strong member of the community. He was a member of the Fire Dept., Lions Club, Jaycess and a Charter Member of the Montana Nightriders snowmobile club. He helped people do crazy things like the Demo Derby in Plains and raised more money selling River Derby tickets than anyone ever at the time.
For those of you who knew him in “The Day” we thank you for your friendship through the years and still cherish it to this day.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Superior, Mont.