Ronald R. 'Ron' Remp, 52

Ronald R. "Ron" Remp, 52, a longtime resident of Libby, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at his home after a long bought with cancer. He was born Dec. 29, 1954, at Fort Lewis, Wash., to Raymond and Iris Biggers Remp. At an early age, his family moved back to Libby where Ron grew up and attended school.

When he was in high school Ron bought a 1955 Chevy that was being used for a chicken coup, for $50 and completely restored it. He graduated from Libby High School in 1973. Ron then moved to Laramie, Wyo., where he attended school for two years.

He then returned to Libby where he met and married the love of his life, Susan Blake, on Nov. 26, 1977, at the Church of The Nazarene in Libby.

Ron worked with Remp's Sand and Gravel until his dad retired. At that time Ron and his brother Rusty bought the family business. Ron loved running heavy equipment and fixing it as well.

He loved a practical joke and kept life very interesting for those who were around him. Ron loved his family and friends. His hobbies included his wife Susan, working on cars, racing, bowling, hunting with his buddies, camping and fishing.

His father, Ray, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Susan, of Libby; three daughters, Nicole Krause and husband Joshua of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Kristin Remp of Libby, and Kerri Remp of Kalispell; mother, Iris Remp, of Libby; three brothers, Randy Remp and wife Linda, and Rusty Remp and wife Kathy, all of Libby, and Rob Remp and wife Darla of Seattle; two sisters, Roxanne McCallum and husband John of Detroit, and Renee Schad and husband Al of Libby; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 4, at the Libby Christian Church in Libby. Interment will follow at the City of Libby Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today, July 3.

Local arrangements are by the Nelson & Vial Funeral Home in Libby.