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Jan. 2, 1929—June 19, 2024 Elmer Eugene Nettleton passed away on June 19, 2024, at Edgewood Assisted living facility of natural causes at 95 years old. Elmer was born January 2, 1929, in Butte MT, the oldest of four children of Katie and Clifford Nettleton Elmer grew up on the Schule Ranch located in Montana City, Mt.

He attended elementary school in Montana City with his younger sister Marie, numerous cousins and the Palmer family. He also attended Helena Senior High School. In the summer of 1951 Elmer went with his friends to a dance in East Helena where he met a beautiful young lady, Ruth Malmquist from Ekalaka, Mt.



After a short courtship they were married in September 1951. Uncle Sam came calling in January of 1952 and he was drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He spent his active duties as a cook in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Fortunately, his new bride Ruth could join him in Arkansas. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Elmer and Ruth purchased a small ranch on Floweree Drive in the Helena Valley. They lived there until 2022 when they moved to Edgewood Assisted Living facility because of health issues with Ruth.

Also, shortly after his discharge from the military both Ruth and Elmer found employment at Fort Harrison. Elmer worked there for over 30 years holding various positions. During his mid-twenties Elmer got involved in the sport of rodeo.

He first tried bronc riding, but quickly realized that was not for him. Then his elementary school frien.

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