Kevin Sailer

1961 - 2026

Kevin Sailer
March 29, 1961 - February 15, 2026
Kevin Lawrence Sailer, 64, of Huson MT passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a short but aggressive fight against pancreatic cancer. 
He was born on March 29, 1961, in Valley City ND, to Lawrence and Elsbeth "Elsie" Sailer. He married high school sweetheart, Karen Vannurden, and celebrated their 45th Anniversary last October.  In 1990 they moved to Montana. 
Kevin served 6 years in the Army National Guard and 1 more year with the Army Reserve. He was honorably discharged in 1988. 
Kevin was a master craftsman and worked in varying construction projects throughout his life. He paid high attention to detail and ensured that every project was completed with style and finesse. He took pride in being a coach. Whether it be baseball or basketball he always put the children first. Kevin and Karen together enjoyed hiking to many waterfalls, biking, canoeing, paddle boating and kayaking, camping, hunting and fishing in Montana's wilderness.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Elsie Sailer; grandparents Jack and Lydia Sailer, Emil and Adelia Alber. 
He is survived by his loving wife Karen, Huson; three children and their families Sonya Bonnet, Missoula, Kristina (Mike) Foster, Spokane, and Donavon (Diana Maedche) Sailer, Missoula; grandchildren Dillan (Kimberlie) Foster, Brenna (Cody) Patrick, Allie Bonnet; and 2 great-grandchildren Izzabella Patrick and Walter Foster. He is also survived by 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Barb (Brian) Kunda, Diane (Dale) Rosenberg, Kathy Hovland, Larry (Danette) Sailer, Scott (Carmen) Sailer, and Jeff Sailer, along with many nieces and nephews. 
Memorial services will be Friday February 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at Garden City Funeral Home, Missoula, MT