Loren Buchert, 43

Loren was born Dec. 20, 1981, in Superior, Mont., and died Feb. 20 at his home in Post Falls. He loved anything “fast and fun,” including snowmobiling, dirt bikes, ATVs, demo derbies and NASCAR (Go Fords!). He also liked fishing, camping and exploring the outdoors.

Christmas was his favorite time of year, and you could often find him dressed up as Santa. He was quite the character; you never knew what he was going to do to make you laugh. He is survived by one son, Luke Buchert, his life partner, Megan Ownbey, and her two kids,

Jackson and Ella, brother Boone Buchert, his parents, Larry and Vicki Buchert, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and “adopted” kids.

There will be a celebration of life this spring in his favorite place, Elk River, Idaho.

Bell Tower Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.