Butch Tuell

Arthur L. "Butch" Tuell, 63, of Eureka, passed away peacefully in his home on July 8, 2009. He was born in Green Bay, Wis., on Nov. 7, 1945, to Arnie and Helen Tuell. Butch moved to Montana at the age of 3 and spent his childhood living in various towns throughout the state.

After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy where he met his wife Faith. They were married on Dec. 28, 1967, and had three children.

He was trained as an electrician and throughout his career owned two electrical contracting businesses. He later moved to Eureka to pursue his dream of owning a metal shop/gunsmithing business.

Butch had many hobbies and enjoyed shooting, motor sports of all kinds, camping, water/snow skiing, flying, and spending time with his family and friends.

Butch was predeceased by his loving father, Arnie Tuell.

Butch is survived by his wife, Faith; daughter, Margo Dollan, her husband, John, and their children, Liam, Jackson and Moira; daughter, MariJo Stanley, her husband, Rob, and their children, Jared and Megan; son, Josh Tuell, his wife, Tobey, and their children, Connor, Cian and Shaela; and his mother, Helen Tuell.

Services are being held at noon on Monday, July 13, at First Baptist Church in Eureka.

Arrangements are by Schnackenberg and Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka.