Ernest Arthur Veigel, 60 and Timothy George Veigel, 58

Timothy G. Veigel, of Kalispell, was born on Aug. 14, 1961, and passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Nov. 20, 2019, from health complications.

Ernest A. Veigel, also of Kalispell, was born on Dec. 1,1959, and passed away at Harborview Medical Center on April 28, 2020, from a long-term battle with health issues.

Both brothers were born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Arthur and Dorothy Veigel. After Arthur retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, the entire family returned to Kalispell. They both graduated from Flathead High School and decided to stay here where they lived their lives, made homes, raised families and had careers. Ernest worked most of his life for Plum Creek and Timothy made a career in the automotive business.

They both were taught at a young age to live off the land and loved to hunt, fish, track, pan for gold and fix vehicles. Ernest enjoyed making furniture in his spare time and Timothy loved to paint.

Ernest is survived by three children, Wesley Palin, Michael Palin and Melissa Thomason, all from the Flathead Valley. He leaves behind 11 grandchildren as well as many stepchildren, stepgrandchildren, nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.

Timothy is survived by his wife, Carlene Veigel and eight children, Jennifer Horn, David Cobbler-Veigel, Andrew Love, Alan Love, and Jacqueline Veigel who still live in the Flathead Valley, and Dustin Love of Bozeman, Joshua Humphrey of Missoula, and Cody Love of Minnesota. Tim also leaves behind 22 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.

Both brothers were preceded in death by their father Arthur, mother Dorothy, and sister Patricia.

The family did all their camping, hunting and fishing at Thompson River. It was a tradition that everyone met back up at the campsite at noon to discuss what they did during the morning. For that reason, there will be a celebration of life at the summer campsite on Saturday, June 20, at noon. Signs will be posted for those who are not sure how to get there. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs. A private spreading of ashes will take place at a later time.