Marge Schauble

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marge Schauble (age 90) of Columbia Falls, Montana -- who died peacefully on October 25, 2024. Marge was born on January 23, 1934 in Lancaster, MN. She was the youngest of the family along with twin brothers born to Victor and Margaret Nelson. The family moved to Lake Bronson, MN in 1944 and then to Libby, MT in 1948. Marge graduated from Libby High School in 1952 and then attended Concordia College in Morehead, MN where she graduated with a degree in education. Marge returned to Montana and taught elementary school in Whitefish, MT where she met and married Rollin Schauble and raised a family of four children in the Flathead Valley.

Marge was active in volunteering and supporting community events including the initial years for the Whitefish Winter Carnival. While focusing on raising the family, she continued in supporting children across the Flathead Valley as a kindergarten teacher/volunteer, Brownie Scout leader and substitute teacher at the local elementary schools.

Marge enjoyed arts & crafts, music and getting out to visit and meet new friends. For those who knew Marge, she is described as someone who was always genuine and unapologetically herself. Marge had an adventurous spirit and was passionate about others and in knowing them well. With her happy-go-lucky personality and infectious laugh, Marge would make friends with everyone. She listened well and would be thoughtful and supportive in such a beautiful way. Marge was generous in her love and compassion and was described as having the purest soul. 

Marge is survived by her brother Dennis Nelson; children, Susan (Ross) Lukkason, Paul (Sherry) Schauble, Jill Jacobson, Bruce (Lorna) Schauble; grandchildren, Traci Lukkason, Joy Lukkason, Amy Schauble, Jacqueline Cook, Joshua DeMotts, Branden DeMotts, Jusup Jacobson, Anja Jacobson, Abigail Schauble, Courtney Schauble; great grandchildren, Wyatt and Haze Jacobson, Zoey and Elliana Lopez, and Harper Cook along with numerous nephews. Marge was preceded in death by her husband Rollin Schauble, brother Donnal Nelson and sister-in-law Frances Nelson.

Graveside services will be held Friday, November 15th, 2024 at the Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell, MT at 1:00 pm -- followed by a reception with family and friends at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell.