Donald S. Guelff
Donald S. Guelff passed away suddenly on Jan. 14. He was
born on August 19th, 1934 in Glendive, Montana to Alphonse
and Marvelle Guelff. He married Barbara Hambrick in 1958 and
raised his family in Stevensville, where he worked for the
State Highway Department and served in the Army National
Guard for 26 years. He moved his family to Billings in 1986.
After moving to Billings he worked at Pierce RV where he
recently retired. He was extremely fond of his co-workers
there and of the Pierce family.
Don was also very active in Alcoholic Anonymous and was very
proud of his 16 years of sobriety and the many friends he
made in those years. Don was a diehard Montana Grizzlies
fan, but his pride and joy was watching and bragging about
his grandchildren and their activities. He was known to
carry numerous laminated clippings and photos of his
grandchildren’s achievements.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara;
Daughter in- law Lisa Guelff and Grandson Michael Guelff. He
is survived by his children Steve (Michelle) Guelff of
Billings, Robin (Lon) Sibley of Roundup, Craig (Amy) Guelff
of Billings, Brian Guelff of Billings, Rachelle (Jeremy)
Aldrich of California; his sisters Shirley (Ted) Deschamps
of Missoula, Dianne (Allen ) Pickens of Missoula, Carol (Ed)
Fergosi of Vermont; brother David (Jan) Guelff off Seeley
Lake; his 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; numerous
nieces and nephews and his special friend Maria Beltran, who
brought him great happiness.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 20th at, St. Bernard’s Parish. Any memorials can be given to a charity of your choice.
Remembrances
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I worked with don for as long as I can remember, he is by far one of the hardest working men I know, up until he was forced to retire he could still put most twenty year olds to shame, I will always remember talking skyview and west football with don, and his always hilarious and sometimes raunchy jokes, but that was don, what an awesome grandfather he must of been, all the stories of his grandkids, whether it was football, volleyball, or cheerleading, he was proud of them all, rest in peace "guelffy" you were an amazing man!!! Layne Stenberg
Robin, Lon, Erika and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Robin your Dad was quite a
character. I was so impressed with his devotion to watching his
grandchildren. We are there if you need anything.
The Palagyi’s
Mike, Brenda, Jordon
To all you kids and grandkids: I knew Don & Barb for years in Stevensville. I think my kids, Brett and Heidi went to school with some of you. I am so sorry to hear and read about Don’s passing so suddenly. That photo of Don with that grin of his has never changed! I am glad he had most of you kids close to him over in Billings. You had a great Dad! Betty Landwehr, Stevensville, MT