Earl M. Genzberger, 84

Earl M. Genzberger, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 5, 2015, in Post Falls, Idaho.

Earl was born on Nov. 6, 1930, in Butte, Mont. to Earle N. Genzberger and Anna Miller. With his mom dying young, he was so very thankful to have Mildred "Babe" Scovil as his cherished adopted mother.

Earl attended McKinley Elementary School and graduated from Butte High School, where his proudest moment was marching in the 1948 Rose Bowl Parade. He went on to attend Montana State University, and after three years of service in the Coast Guard, thereafter graduated from the University of Michigan. He then earned a degree from the University of Montana School of Law and entered into the practice of law with his father in 1957.

Earl will be remembered for his dedication to community, including Outstanding Young Man of America, two terms as District Governor of Kiwanis, an honored member of Masonic Lodge No. 23, past potentate of the Bagdad Shriners, Jesters and vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church. Among his most treasured accomplishments is as a founding member of the Mother Lode Theatre in Butte.

Earl continued his legal profession until 2002, when he and his beloved wife moved to Post Falls.

He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Ramona, this past September - a courtship and union of nearly 60 years. Earl is survived by sons Marc Genzberger and Cory Genzberger; daughters Janna Leaf and Christine Genzberger; son-in-law Gary Leaf, and daughter-in-law Roxana Genzberger.

A memorial service will be held this spring date and time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bagdad Temple Transportation Fund, 314 W. Park St., Butte, Mont., 59701, or of the donor's choice.