Aloysius Kimmet

Aloysius Kimmet

Aloysius (Aloie) Arthur Kimmet, 83 an Army Veteran, of Sunburst passed away on the morning of May 22, 2015,  at the Marias Care Center in Shelby, MT.  A Rosary will be held Thursday May 28, 2015 at 7:00pm in Sunburst.    A funeral mass to be held on Friday May 29, 2015 at 10:30am at Saint Thomas Aquinas in Sunburst, Montana followed by burial with military honors at Sunburst Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.  Please visit Aloie ’ s online memorial and leave a message of condolence at www.whittefuneralchapel.com.

Aloie was born the 8 th child of 9, to his parents George A. and Wilhelmina Kimmet.  Aloie at 31 years of age married Shirley Elizabeth Pehan on February 11, 1961 at the Catholic Church in Sunburst, MT and together they had 7 children.

Aloie was a member of the VFW and American Legion, serving as the VFW Chaplain for veteran ’ s funerals, being the Quarter Master as well as holding other various positions for the VFW.  Aloie was very active in the community, serving on the NTC rural fire board for 37 years, serving 2 terms (6 years) with the ASCS, collecting data for the National Weather Service for 15 years, as well as being a district representative on the  Northern Telephone Cooperative board.

His schooling consisted of a one room K-8 county farm school and then St. Mary ’ s Catholic high school in Great Falls.  Aloie briefly considered being a priest after high school.  He decided to serve his country and joined the Army, being deployed for 2 years in the Korean War. He took over the family farm in 1959 and farmed that land for the rest of his life. He lived the vast majority of his life in North Toole County on the homestead farm in the house he was born in.

The Catholic Church held a special place in Aloie ’ s heart. He taught the Knights of the Altar, held various positions and was always willing to lend a helping hand at any church Mass or function.

Aloie was known for his die hard love for all things Chevy and John Deere. His favorite team was the Green Bay Packers because they wore John Deere colors.  Farming was a big part of Aloie ’ s life and even after retiring at the age of 82, he continued to help through the harvest of last fall.  Animals held a special place in his heart,  he had contagious smile and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, especially his neighbors.

He survived by his wife Shirley, his sons: Terry (Susan), Tom (Amy), Phillip, and Lee (Linda), his grandchildren: Dan (Samantha), Todd (Jordann), Derrick (Christine), Tyree (Jack), Kaylee, Jeremy, Greg, Seth, Jack, and one great granddaughter Ashla.  Along with his brother Leo (Diane) and sister-in-law Lois Kimmet as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

Aloie was preceded in death by his children: John, Joann and Patricia, his siblings Veronica, Tony (George), Marcella, Leonard, Bernard, Howard and Gertrude, and both his parents.

Memorial contributions can be made to:

Saint Thomas Aquinas

c/o Saint William Parish

531 Main Street

Shelby, MT 59474

“ I was born in the house I lived in. ”

“ Nothing runs like a Deere (Dear).