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Louis Obren Aleksich Sr.

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Birth	:	2 Apr 1919 East Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana, USA
Death	:	24 Jul 2007 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.6563988, -112.0361023
Plot	:	485 MountainView
Description	:	Louis O. Aleksich Sr. died on July 24 at Valley Health Care Center in Billings, Mont. Born April 2, 1919, and raised in East Helena, Mont., he was the son of Serbian immigrants from Montenegro, Yugoslavia. He spoke Serbian fluently and often served as an interpreter for many new immigrants brought over to the United States and residing in Montana. Lou worked in law enforcement most of his life. He was a Montana highway patrolman from 1943 to 1953 and resided in Plentywood, Miles City and Billings during that time. He served as U.S. marshal for the district of Montana for 24... Read More	Louis O. Aleksich Sr. died on July 24 at Valley Health Care Center in Billings, Mont. Born April 2, 1919, and raised in East Helena, Mont., he was the son of Serbian immigrants from Montenegro, Yugoslavia. He spoke Serbian fluently and often served as an interpreter for many new immigrants brought over to the United States and residing in Montana. Lou worked in law enforcement most of his life. He was a Montana highway patrolman from 1943 to 1953 and resided in Plentywood, Miles City and Billings during that time. He served as U.S. marshal for the district of Montana for 24 years. He served under six presidents and 11 attorneys general. No other marshal in the history of Montana had more tenure. He had a break in his service as marshal when he and his wife, Ada, ran campaigns and the Montana field office for Congressman James F. Battin. The political organization they created and ran was noted as the most effective and successful in the state. Lou was involved in numerous Republican campaigns and active in Montana Republican politics. Lou was always involved with his community. He served as state president of the Jaycees, president of two schools' PTA, president and founder of the Montana-Dakota-Saskatchewan Peace Officers Association, member of Billings Kiwanis Club, member of the Yellowstone Country Club and enjoyed many years as a Mason and provost marshal of the Al Bedoo Shrine Temple. After Lou retired, he took up golf and spent many winter months in Palm Desert, Calif., and the rest of year in Billings. Golfing, hunting, fishing and riding horseback in the backcountry were some of his passions. Lou was a native son who loved the people and the life of Montana. He loved to tell a good story and talk about the history. He was known for wearing a Western hat, cowboy boots, a bow tie and smoking a cigar. Lou was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Mel Aleksich of Seattle and Bob Aleksich of Tacoma, Wash.; Christine Vargo of Tacoma; and his wife Ada (Schiavon) Aleksich. He is survived by a brother, Tonnie Aleksich of Tacoma; sisters, Helena Shelley of Tacoma and Minnie Isler of Great Falls, Mont.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his three children: Lou (Skip) Aleksich Jr. (Kandace) of Red Lodge, Mont., Sandra Pedersen (Pete) of Cheyenne, and Susan Akey (Larry) of Woodbridge, Va.; four grandchildren: Alexis Aleksich and Jennifer Bottman (Andy) of Portland, Ore., Bryan Pedersen (Sara) of Cheyenne and Valerie Pedersen of Denver. He had one great-grandchild, Brock Pedersen of Cheyenne. Cremation has taken place at Michelotti-Sawyers in Billings. Services will be held at the Mayflower Congregational Church in Billings at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 3. Internment will be at Forest Vale Cemetery in Helena, Mont. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 2272, Spokane, WA 99210.

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Where is Louis Obren Aleksich Sr.'s memorial?
Louis Obren Aleksich Sr.'s memorial is located at: Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, USA.
When did Louis Obren Aleksich Sr. death?
Louis Obren Aleksich Sr. death on 24 Jul 2007 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.6563988
Longitude: -112.0361023

Family Members:

Parent

Obren “Sam” Aleksich

(1880 - 1939)

Pava Polich Aleksich

(1891 - 1980)

Spouse

Ada R Schiavon Aleksich

(1918 - 1995)

Siblings

Alexander Samuel Aleksich

(1920 - 2011)

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