Oliver R. Montagne 1936 - 2025

CHARTIER, MONTAGNE, KIRWAN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 2/26/2025 at 20:44:22

Sioux City Journal
1 February 2025

Oliver R. Montagne-- Died Sioux City

December 13, 1936 - January 30, 2025

Oliver R. Montagne, 88, of Jefferson, SD, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his family, at The Heritage at Northern Hills in Sioux City, IA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD. Burial will be at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Oliver was born on December 13, 1936, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Ralph and Lillia (Chartier) Montagne. He graduated from Heelan High School in 1954. He completed a two-year course in animal husbandry at the South Dakota State University (SDSU). While at SDSU, Oliver enrolled in the ROTC and was a member of the ROTC Rifle Team. He won multiple Rifleman awards. After college, Oliver went on to serve full-time in the U.S. Army. He returned home and farmed while working additional full-time jobs in his younger years. Oliver farmed until his retirement.

On November 28, 1964, Oliver married the love of his life, Mary Kirwan, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sioux City. They raised their six children on their century family farm; Tim, Jackie, Therese, Britt, Breck, and Molly.

Oliver was very active in his community. He was kind, respectful, and generous to all he knew. He was strong in his Catholic faith and was a good, trusting man. Oliver served on the St. Peter's Parish Board, Jefferson School District School Board, and Jefferson Farmers' Elevator Board. Oliver served seven years as the Director of the Union County Pork Producers Council. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the South Dakota Pork Producers. Oliver's passions were farming, and spending time with his family.

Oliver is survived by his loving wife, Mary; children: Tim Montagne, Jackie Montagne (Gene Hacker), Therese Spehar (Tom), Britt Montagne, Breck Montagne, and Molly Ramlo (Dean); grandchildren: Alexa, Jace, Kayla, Amanda, Kaitlyn, McKenzie, Addison, Jacob, and Caleb; and great-grandchild: Tatum.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Grace Port; grandson, Justin Montagne; father-in-law, Art Kirwan; mother-in-law, Edna Kirwan; and brother-in-law, James Port.

The family wants to thank The Heritage at Northern Hills staff for their kindness, compassion and excellent care while Oliver resided at their facility.

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