Ralph Brian Lehotsky

Ralph Brian Lehotsky

Ralph Lehotsky Obituary

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Ralph Brian Lehotsky, 83, of Florence, Montana passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana.

Ralph was born August 5, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Helen Lehotsky. He graduated from San Dieguito High School and continued his education at University of Redlands earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Ralph worked as an aerospace engineer for most of his career. In his retirement years he worked as a timer for the Mammoth Mountain Race Department.

Ralph loved the outdoors and spent his free time skiing, hiking, fishing and camping. He was also an avid race car enthusiast, enjoying everything from being a member of the pit crew, attending races to driving his own car around town and across the country. Throughout his life he maintained a friendly, outgoing and optimistic attitude and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Leanne Feldsher, son Brian Lehotsky, grandchildren Aaron, Ryan, Jade and Cody and extended family and friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Lehotsky.

A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, June 27th at Burgers Restaurant in Mammoth Lakes, California. For more information please email [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Garden City Funeral Home - Missoula

1705 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59808

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