Bruce Darryl Kuck Sr.

Bruce Darryl Kuck Sr., 81, of Pablo passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Bruce was born January 4, 1930 to Harmen and Gladys (Stine) Kuck on a farm in Gosper County, Neb. He grew up and attended school in Nebraska. He married Genevieve Weber on Aug. 21, 1950. They farmed and raised four children in Gosper County until 1974.

In 1974, Bruce and Genevieve and their youngest daughter moved to the Valley View area near Polson. where he ranched for a couple of years.

He then took a job as a ditch rider for the Flathead Irrigation System. He retired in 2004 at the age of 75.

He always enjoyed visiting and having coffee with his friends and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, family and friends throughout his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Genevieve of Pablo, four children, Rose (Bob) Fouts of Eaton, Colo., Pamela (Ken) Campbell of Smithfield, Neb., Bruce “Chip” (Kristi) Kuck, Jr. of Bertrand, Neb. and Cindy (Jeff) March of Laramie, Wyo., seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and his siblings, Alfred Kuck and Lola Davidson of Smithfield and several cousins, nieces,nephews and friends.

Cremation has taken place and Bruce’s remains will be scattered at the farm in Nebraska where he grew up. Condolences may be sent to the family at 43253 Road 735, Elwood, NE, 68937 or on-line at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory considers it a privilege to help the Kuck family at this time.