Travis Jacob Guckenberg, 44

Travis Jacob Guckenberg, 44, died on May 16, 2026, in Kalispell. 

He was born Sept. 28, 1981, in Whitefish to parents Ted and Cheryl.  At 18 months, the family moved to Wisconsin. He grew up hunting and fishing with his dad, brother Lee and uncle Tom. He loved his brother and looked up to him even though he was younger.  From a very young age, his first job was being a farmhand along with his cousin Jason (aka Squeak), who remains like a brother to this day. He loved baseball and wrestling. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He graduated from Mid-State Technical School with a degree in welding. Shortly after that, he moved out to Montana.

At 20 years old, Travis met the love of his life, Breann. They spent 24 loving years together. They were blessed with two beautiful children, Kylie in 2008 and Kade in 2012. He always referred to them as “My Babies." Being a husband and father was his greatest blessing.  

Travis had many friends (like brothers) who he cherished, one of his best being Brian (aka Nutz). You could always count on Trav to lend a helping hand in any way. He always made you laugh.

He was incredibly intelligent. Successful at whatever he put his hand to. He was a journeyman plumber for Diamond Plumbing in Kalispell. As the service plumber, he quickly became known for his ability to troubleshoot and solve any technical issues.

Travis will never be forgotten. He leaves behind his wife Breann; children Kylie and Kade; mother Cheryl Hasenohrl, father Ted (Starla) Guckenberg; brother Lee Guckenberg (children Eva and Nash); stepsiblings Autumn and Ian (Sue); grandmothers Alice Ryerson and MaryAnn Ladick, mother in-law Rae (Robert), father in-law Pete (Tina); sisters- in-law Sierra and Erin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

In Lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation at Whitefish Credit Union: Breann Guckenberg (6200) or Electronic Transfer MICR number 44430004790396.

Services will be held at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls on Thursday, May 28, at 2 p.m. To send online condolences, please visit: columbiamortuary.com.