Lloyd H. Tracht, 79

Lloyd H. Tracht passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in Kalispell, after a long battle against cancer.

Lloyd was born in Havre on July 30, 1938. Lloyd spent his childhood in the Rudyard area, living first in town and later on a dryland grain and cattle farm. In 1952, Lloyd moved with his family to Kalispell, Montana, where he graduated from Flathead County High School in 1956. Lloyd attended college in Missoula and then returned to Kalispell to help with the family farm. He was involved with several farming organizations and also raised cattle.

Among Lloyd’s many hobbies were camping, fishing, hunting, painting and landscape photography. His family and friends will remember him for his positive outlook and great sense of humor. A true Montanan, Lloyd enjoyed rides in the woods, helping friends, exchanging stories, and riding four wheelers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ann Tracht.

He is survived by his longtime friend Reuben Braaten, his sister Maryle Roll, his nephew John Roll, his great-nephew Marshall Roll, and his niece Linda Robb.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Chapel in Kalispell. A reception will be held following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to your favorite charity.

To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.