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Donald Bueling Obituary
Visitation is 1 to 5 p.m. today at Schnider Funeral Home. His funeral is 10 a.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Bueling of Great Falls; daughters Susan Bueling of Great Falls; Dr. Lori Ballinger, DVM, of Roseville, Minn.; sons Daniel (Daniel Siebert) Bueling of San Jose, Calif., and Scott (Deb) Bueling of Land O'Lakes, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Anita Bueling of Great Falls; a brother, Gordon Bueling of Yakima, Wash., 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Donald was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Great Falls to Clara (Lyon) and Earl Arvid Bueling. He was raised and educated in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1949.
He served in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army from February 1951 to February 1954 during the Korean War.
He married Patricia Kay Stephens in 1952 in Great Falls.
Donald farmed at Virgille from 1954 to 1960, and was a power lineman and electrician in Great Falls and Montana for 39 years, before retiring in 1993.
He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church for 47 years, serving as a church council member and Kogudus Retreat Ministry leader. He was active as a Boy Scout Leader, was a member of the IBEW Union, the VFW and PFLAG (Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays).
In his retirement, Donald was a stained-glass artist who showed his work from Portland, Ore., to St. Paul, Minn. He enjoyed feeding the neighborhood birds and squirrels.
He was preceded in death by a son, David Donald Bueling and grandsons Mizpah and Jacob Ballinger.
Memorials are suggested to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1326 1st Ave. N., Great Falls, MT 59401, or the Great Falls Rescue Mission, 326 2nd Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Bueling
Lynn/Mary Bueling
January 27, 2008
We have just returned from a trip and found out the sad news of Donald's passing. You have our condolences. A card will follow.
Christian& Morgan Hughes
January 26, 2008
Sorry for the delay in our condolences - our deepest sympathies are with you all - love and miss you Dan and scotty Your father was an amazing man!
Don & Peggy Winkle
January 9, 2008
We are so sorry for the loss of a good husband and wonderfull father,and grandfather,I didnt know Don well, but he would always quietly stand and wait for Pat and I to finish talking about out kids and grandchildren,I know he will be very missed by family and friends ,
James and Kimberly Winkle
January 8, 2008
To all the bueling family. Our deepest sympathy for youre loss. He was a good husband and father. I hold true respect for him even though I had not seen him for years. The community has lost a great man.
Barb Faulkner
January 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don and Cathy Steen
December 31, 2007
Dear Pat,
Our condolences to you and your family. We remember our families scouting years as some of the best.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
December 31, 2007
Dear Patricia & Family,
Our hearts go out to you in deepest sympathy for your loss of Donald, We will remember you in prayer for comfort and healing through our precious Savior, Jesus Christ.
Gilbert Sambrano
December 30, 2007
With much sympathy and respect in your time of sorrow.
Phil Burton
December 30, 2007
Dear Pat and Family,
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. Sadly, I did not know Don very well, but what I do remember is that he was a very gentle, kind and thoughtful person. My life is much the better for knowing him.
Love Phil and Patty Burton
Oliver Greenwood
December 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James & Jeanie Blow
December 30, 2007
Pat & Family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Don, a fellow electrician. May your wonderful memories help you thru this sorrowful time. Our love & prayers.
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