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Note: Obituary:
Ruth A. Waldbillig, 72, of Missoula, died Monday, Aug. 31, at St. Patrick Hospital of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.
She was born April 1, 1915, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Leo and Valeria Wagoner. Her family moved to Missoula in 1925, settling in the Rattlesnake area. She had a perfect attendance record at Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1934.
In 1934 she married Emery Waldbillig. The couple established the Rattlesnake Wrecking Yard in 1942.
After her husband's death in 1955, Mrs. Waldbillig continued to live at the family home on Missoula Avenue. She was employed as a clerk at Morin's Market and later at Don's Food Market until her retirement in 1978.
A longtime member of the Park Addition Garden Club, she also enjoyed crocheting and doing fancy needlework.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas, in 1965.
Survivors include her sister, Fern Dahlstrom, Missoula; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Livingston-Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home.
A committal service will be 2 P.M. Friday at Missoula Cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Munson-Young officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Waldbillig, Mark Waldbillig, Patricia Waldbillig, Steven Dahlstrom, Stanley Dahlstrom and Linnea Morrison.
After the services, friends are invited to join the family at 2820 S. Third St. W.
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[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 11, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.112.5.105034.82]
Individual: Waldbillig, Ruth
Social Security #: 517-44-6126
SS# issued in: Montana
Birth date: Apr 1, 1915
Death date: Aug 1987
Residence code: Montana
ZIP Code of last known residence: 59801
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Missoula, Montana
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