Leonard William Hoscheid III

Leonard William “Lenny” Hoscheid III passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 in a Missoula hospital following a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Anaconda on Wednesday, March 18, 1959 to Leonard W. and Iris (Strand) Hoscheid. Lenny attended Anaconda schools and graduated from Anaconda High School in 1977. He enlisted in the military after high school serving a total of twenty-two years between the Air Force and the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged. He worked several jobs including Hoscheid Masonry, the Montana State Prison, and the prison in Spokane, Washington. He also drove truck in Texas and North Dakota. Lenny married Daisy Jane Bayhon on August 8, 2019 in the Philippines and together they made their home in Anaconda. As a husband, he was my rock, my partner in crime, and my greatest supporter. Together we navigated the ups and downs of life, creating memories filled with laughter, love, and adventure. His love for our children was immeasurable; he cherished every moment spent with them, guiding them with wisdom and warmth, inspiring them to be the best versions of themselves. Lenny had a very adventurous spirit and traveled many places in his life time. He had a very strong will to live and fought his many medical issues to be able to spend as much time with his family as possible. Lenny enjoyed spending time outdoors where he found peace and sanctuary, whether it be in the woods camping, hunting, getting firewood for his family or scouting out the next best spot to go hunting. In the evening times, you could find Lenny catching up on the recent NASCAR race standings or checking to see which place his favorite racer was at in the Alaskan Iditarod or cheering on the underdog in the boxing match that he was watching. Lenny was very passionate about his Harley-Davidson. He enjoyed spending nice days on the open road and finding a hot springs to soak in at the end of his ride. He attended the Sturgis Rally two times. Lenny was bold and stuck behind what he believed. Out of all the choices in his life that he made, the bravest of all was making the choice to stop medical treatment. Knowing that he can be at peace after his life on earth and his family can remember him thriving and living. Lenny’s strength and resilience will always be remembered. He was dearly loved and will be forever in our hearts. He is survived by his wife, Jane Hoscheid of Anaconda, his sons, Harley William Hoscheid, Leonard William Hoscheid IV and his daughter Tiffany Hoscheid, his Grandchildren Paisley and Peipar, his mother, Iris Hoscheid, his brother and sisters and their spouses: Lorene and John Wolfe of Anaconda, Timothy and Cindy Hoscheid of Great Falls and Vera Hoscheid of Anaconda. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father, Leonard William Hoscheid Jr. and his brothers, Daniel and Stephen Hoscheid. Cremation has taken place. Private family services are planned. Memorials in honor of Lenny may be made to St. Patrick House, 501 W. Alder, Missoula MT 59802.

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Leonard William Hoscheid III

March 18, 1959 - August 4, 2025