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Official Obituary of

Paul A. Rathbun

September 20, 1955 ~ December 6, 2023 (age 68) 68 Years Old

Paul Rathbun Obituary

Paul Alan Rathbun(Peter Paul/Piccolo Pete)  68, of Ronan Montana passed away in Missoula, surrounded by his family after a long tough battle of heart disease.  Paul was born to Delbert and Alma Rathbun in Polson on September 20th, 1955.  He joined sisters Arleen, Debbie, and Lila, then came Wade. 

 

Paul attended school in Polson, Ronan, and Miles City.   In 1979 his life forever changed when he met “the farmer’s daughter” Beth. Paul enjoyed fishing and hunting. Paul was in love with logging but not as much as he loved “ma” Paul was a logger from 1978-2013.  In 1984 Paul and Beth welcomed a daughter and later a son in 1987. Paul's grandkids were his everything and put the biggest smile on his face.

 

Paul is proceeded in death by his grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, cousins and nephew Jeffery.

 

Paul is survived by his wife of 43Years Beth, daughter Dori (Ed), son Trinity, grandsons Charley, Landyn and Lincoln, and his Sunshine Larain. Sisters Arleen Austin, Debbie (Cliff) Pittsley, and Lila Davis. Brother Wade (Freda) Rathbun and Messy. Many other family and friends.   

Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday Dec.16th 2023 at the North Crow Clubhouse. Prayer @ 2pm dinner @4pm

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