Chris E. Skretteberg
Chris E. Skretteberg, 62 of
Billings, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at his home
following a long illness. His wife Gayle and dog Stanley (his
best friends) were at his side. Chris was born in Sheridan,
Wyoming on June 10, 1948 to Christian and Gretchen Skretteberg.
He is survived by Gayle, his wife of 25 years; sons Mike (Vicky)
of Buckley, WA, Chad (Jacinta) of Dickinson, ND; daughter
Carolyn of Dickinson, ND and Tammy of St. Paul, MN; brother
Leonard (Mary) of Sheridan, WY; sister Lynn George (Ed) of
Laurel, MT; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents; sister Beverly; brother
Corky; and son Lance.
Chris served in the Army and was honorably discharged
receiving a National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam
Service Medal with bronze service star. Chris was district
superintendent for Baker Hughes in Dickinson, ND until 1987
when he was injured. They then moved to Billings.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and being in the mountains
before his illness. He will be greatly missed by his family
but knowing he isn’t suffering anymore will bring us peace.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, October 28, at Christ the King Lutheran Church. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances
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although
my dad and I were hundreds of miles away from each other I still felt
like he was right next door. he was a great dad and made me who I am
today as a man and as a father myself. He taught me respect and to work
hard in life as he did. I loved when we were kids when we went camping
and fishing and just enjoyed the family time we had with each other. my
dads with god now and is no longer suffering from his illness and I'm
sure he's looking down on us and saying its ok I'm no longer feeling the
pain. I love you dad and you will be greatly missed.
MIKE
I went to
high school with Chris in Thermopolis, Wyoming. He was
such a nice person then and it sounds like he was a wonderful father
and will be loved and missed by his family. When I heard he was
living in Montana I always thought I would call and see how he was doing
and the years passed and I didn't. My thoughts and prayers are with his
family.
Kathy Blakesley Lavoie, Roundup, Mt.
Mike you said it well. I have great memories
of us camping and fishing. Dad had a great personality and a
prankster at times. I know dad was very proud of his children and
grandchildren. It gives us piece knowing dad is now with GOD and no
longer in pain. Dad you will be deeply missed you where always there
for me and I thank you for that.
Chad