James Henry "Jim" Huether

1951 - 2025

James "Jim" Henry Huether

September 16, 1951 - November 29, 2025

James "Jim" Henry Huether passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home in Wibaux, Mont., with his wife by his side.

Jim was born on September 16, 1951, in Miles City, Mont., to Delores (Entzel) Huether and Henry Huether. He attended Hillside Country School for eight years and later graduated from Baker High School in 1970. Jim worked for Pinnow Employment as a mechanic before moving on to Moline Trucking and Farmers Union. Later, he began custom swathing and custom hauling cattle and hay-work he loved. He also worked as a ring man for Northwest Auctions, a role he greatly enjoyed. In addition, Jim farmed, served as a fireman for five years, and was an active member of Jaycees for 20 years. Jim married Edith Cale on September 6, 2008 in Wibaux, Mont. He was known for his good-natured teasing-he loved to pick on people and expected them to give it right back. He collected Henry rifles and handguns, though he never shot them. In 2023, Jim and Edith went to Rice Lake, Wisc., home of the Henry Rifle, one of his most fond memories and often looked forward to going back. He also enjoyed attending gun shows and was a promoter of the Glendive Gun Show. Jim is survived by his wife, Edith Huether; his brother, Ernie (Karel) Huether of Glendive, Mont.; his sisters, Shirley (John) Emge of Chandler, Ariz. and Donna (Greg) Jevne of Warroad, Minn.; two step-children; five step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Henry; his brother, Donald; his sister, Linda; one step-son; and one step-grandson.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Silha Funeral Home in Wibaux, Mont. and will continue Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9 to 10 a.m. at the Wibaux County Fairgrounds. Jim's Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Wibaux County Fairgrounds, in Wibaux, Mont. with Pastor Warren Maxted officiating. Burial will follow at the Wibaux Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Beach/Wibaux has been entrusted with local arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.SilhaFuneralHomes.com.