Larry Melvin Bredehoft

Loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Father-in-law, Grandpa and friend to all, Larry Bredehoft, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2023, in Niter, Idaho.
Larry was born June 27, 1939, in Brighton, Colorado, to Melvin and Bertha Bredehoft. Larry had one sibling, a brother, Bryce Bredehoft. Larry grew up in Brighton, Colorado, where he also graduated High School. He came to Soda Springs, Idaho, to work at Monsanto Chemical Plant where a horrible toothache took him to the Tigert Dental Clinic where he met, fell in love with and eventually married the love of his life, LuAnn Murray Miles.
LuAnn brought with her a daughter Stacy Lyn, and Larry had two children, Wayne and Rhonda Bredehoft. A brother was added to the family, Cody Layne, and then a sister, Audra Ann. Larry and LuAnn eventually made Niter, Idaho, their forever home. Larry was involved in the local community and also in Little League Baseball, where he coached the first All Star Team to have a girl on their team.
After he retired from Monsanto. he quickly realized the "the retirement life was for the birds!" He became the Water Master in Caribou County, a job that he grew to love as well as the land he called home for so many years. He was actively involved in Caribou County Court and also AA Meetings at the Caribou County Jail. He was loved by many and respected by all.
Larry is survived by his wife, LuAnn Murray Miles Bredehoft, 5 children, Wayne (Tina) Bredehoft, Rhonda Bredehoft, Stacy (Jason) Bredehoft, Cody (Ronda) Bredehoft, Audra (Justin) Stratton. Seven Grandchildren, 6 Great Granchildren, along with Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday July 27, 2023 at 12 noon. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 am at Williams Ward Church, 602 Hwy 34, Niter Idaho. In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to Drug Court in Soda Spring, Idaho.
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