Robert H. Galbraith

Robert H. Galbraith, 87, of Ronan, passed peacefully, with his loving wife, Ruth, by his side on Wednesday, June 15. Bob was born on June 12, 1929 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 

After graduating from Boiling Springs High School, he married Mary E. Miller. He spent most of his career as a contractor. He operated a dairy farm, a soft serve ice cream shop and fixed base operations. As a private pilot, he belonged to the Civil Air Patrol, and served with the Pennsylvania National Guard. After retiring from contracting, he pursued other various business ventures including a car dealership, brass bed manufacturing, and antique and retail sales, which gave him more time to spend as an artist and wood sculptor. Bob was united in marriage to Ruth Carlson Hoffman on May 17, 1997. Bob and Ruth moved to Montana to enjoy the scenic land and wonderful people.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mary and a brother Ronald.

Bob is survived by his wife Ruth of 19 years, his sister, Shirley Mellinger, of Newville, Pennsylvania, his brother Gary Galbraith of Carlisle, Pennyslvania, his children, Lynn (Kitzie) Galbraith, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Mary Ann (Michael) Feeney, of Avondale, Pennsylvania and Judy Galbraith of Deltona, Florida, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and step children, Ken (Lori) Hoffman, Michael Hoffman, Eric Hoffman and Jean (Michael) Moriarta and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at The Lake Funeral Home with visitation at 10 a.m. Burial will follow services at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.  In lieu of flowers, it is requested that you make a donation to your favorite charity. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.