Glenn R. Koski 85
Glenn R. Koski, passed away on June 6th, 2015 at the Montana Veterans Home. He was born in Paavola, MI on April 20, 1930 to Oscar & Helmi Koski.
As a young child, he worked along with his father in a shoe repair shop.
In 1947, he joined the Army. He became a Army Ranger (Special Forces). Glenn eared his Green Beret', was in the 101st Airborne Division & the 82nd Airborne. Glenn was a jump master and was a Instructor at the School of The America's in Panama, where he taught jungle warfare, hand to hand combat and survival skills. He served in the Korean Conflict where he received the Purple Heart for his service. He was stationed in Germany & Japan. He proudly served 22 years in the Army.
In 1969, Glenn married Pat Lynch, between the 2 of them, they had 8 children.
Over his lifetime, Glenn wore many different hats, A police officer in Oregon & New Mexico. He worked for B & B Beverage, delivering beer all over the valley. He owned and operated Glenn's Shoe Repair for many years before his retirement.
Glenn was a active member in the VFW, Also a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge.
Glenn loved to do wood carving, especially chain saw carvings. He loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family. He loved people as well because he never met a stranger.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat Koski. Sons: Glenn Jr., Ronald, Don, Ron, Jeff, Clay and their families. Brother: Don & Wife Elaine, Sister: Nancy & Husband Oiva Harju, Sister in Law: Phyllis & late Husband Bill Lynch, Sister in Law: Maxine Domgard, Brother in Law: Jack & Wife Beth Lynch, numerous Grand Children and Great Grand Children, many Nieces & Nephews.
He is proceded in death by both his Parents, a Brother: Butch, a Son: Danny, a Daughter: Diana, and Both his Parents in Law: Warren and Mildred Lynch.
The Family would like to thank the Veteran's home and Staff for all the wonderful care that they gave to Glenn though out the 4 years he resided there.
Funeral Services will be held at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Home at 11:00 o'clock am, on Saturday the 13th, 2015. Reception to follow, at the Moose Lodge in Evergreen.to send a note of condolence to the family please go to
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. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.