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1942 Jerry 2016

Jerry E Koski

January 3, 1942 — September 7, 2016

3rd, 1942. They moved back to Hinsdale in 1945 where they resided on the South Bench. In 1952, Jerry moved with his Aunt Lucille, Uncle Pete and Cousin Marlene to Crawfordsville, Indiana attending the 5th grade there.

In 1953 he moved back to Hinsdale and finished his remaining school years, was very active in basketball and graduated in 1960. In 1961 he and Zella Lacock were united in marriage. Of this union two sons were born, Jeffery Eugene and Paul James.  Jerry worked for Farmer’s Union, then went to work for Ed Swanson and Farm Equipment Sales from 1963-1995. He bought the old Pippin Motel in 1989. Jerry and Linda built up the motel as Koski’s Motel.

On May 2, 1992 Jerry and Linda Bagley were married. In May of 1996, they bought the old “Roost” and turned it into a bar, restaurant, and casino. “The Hangar” was opened on Orville’s birthday, in September 1996.

Jerry had a passion for flying and he used his license to travel to various destinations like Canada and Mexico. He purchased a Supercub so he could fly more frequently. He was also involved in bringing air shows to Glasgow. There wasn’t anything mechanical that he couldn’t fix, even if it took him awhile. Jerry retired from the volunteer fire department after 20 years of service.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father Evelyn and Sam Koski, brother James Koski (California), sisters Janice McInerney (Helena) and JuDee Koski Blockhus (Hinsdale), and a sister, Joyce, who passed away at a young age, uncle Gene (Tuscon), aunt Lucille (Indiana).

Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda Lee (Tremblay) Koski, sons, Jeffrey Eugene (Colleen) Koski, Paul James (Lisa) Koski, Kelly Eugene (Roxann) Bagley, a daughter Kacie Lynn Sieffert, Grandchildren, Shane Taylor Koski, Samantha Jo Koski (Nick Trott), Jordan Rose Koski (Jon Welk), Dillon Paul Koski, Kyler Robert Koski, Connor James Koski, Kyla Joe Kelsey, Kelli Jene Kelsey, Whitt Colter Bagley, Wyatt Lane Bagley and Syndr Celeen Bagley, Great-grandchildren, Tayven Jeffrey Bietz, Oakleigh Faye Bietz, Avalee Anne Trott, Cazden Timothy Welk and Brynlie Fae Welk.

An open viewing will be held Friday, September 9th, 2016 at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT from 1:00 till 5:00 PM. Services will be Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT. Burial will follow services at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, MT. A luncheon will be at 2:30 PM at the Hangar in Glasgow, MT.

Memorials in Jerry’s Honor may be given to the GHS Educational Trust Fund or the Hinsdale Community Cooperation Fund, PO Box 127 Hinsdale, MT  59241, Attn:  Linda. Condolences to the family may be posted online at www.bellmortuarymontana.com

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