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Delbert Grote Obituary
GREAT FALLS - Delbert "Del" Grote, 89, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 21, 2019.
He was born April 24, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Walter and Cecilia Grote. He graduated high school, worked in the Council Bluffs area and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the oil industry in Denver, Colorado eventually becoming an Independent Petroleum Landman working mostly in North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana.
Del married Lois Jensen Grote in 1951. They later divorced, having had two daughters, Diane and Laurie.
He married Pamela Carlson Grote in 1981, helping to raise her children, Corey Askin and Kelli Jo Askin and their granddaughter Mackenzie Gifford.
Del enjoyed life; he was a bit of a jokester and teaser! He loved visiting with everyone and enjoyed horses, dogs and animals in general!
He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Leslie Grote, Wayne Grote, Eleanor Bigley and Thelma Spencer; and his daughter Diane Grote.
Del leaves behind his wife, Pam; daughter Laurie (Jeff) Stephens of Morrison, CO; stepson Corey Askin of Valley City, ND; stepdaughter Kelli Jo( Jim) Gifford of Thorn Hill, TN; step-grandchildren Courtney (Nicholas) Suk, Logan, William and Deveahya Askin, Mackenzie (Karilyn)Gifford, and Dakota ( Brandon) Gifford, step great-grandchildren Rhyder Gifford, Ty and Kaehl Owens; mother-in-law Betty Carlson; brothers- in- law Tom Carlson, David (Gail) Carlson, and Morris Carlson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We are blessed because we have the memories and he is at peace.
Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home and per his wishes, no services are being planned.
Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.
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Patrick Schmalz
November 21, 2019
Just learned of the passing of Del, he was a great mentor and friend and will be missed, reast in peace Del
Karla Harvie
March 14, 2019
Rest in peace sir Del. Your smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure working with you. The oil and gas industry has lost a great landman.
Karla Harvie
March 14, 2019
Rest in peace Sir Del. Your smile and great sense of humor will be missed. It was a pleasure to work with you and the oil and gas industry has lost a great landman.
March 13, 2019
Grote family, my sincere sympathy to you. May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
March 13, 2019
I am shocked to just find this out. He was a good friend and I loved him dearly. He had a special way about him and all those around him loved being with him and working along side of him. We all loved his laugh and I am sure the folks at Blaine County were saddened by this news.
God Bless my friend Del.
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