Everett Dale "Butch" Schelin

OBITUARY MATERIAL FOR EVERETT DALE “BUTCH” SCHELIN On June 23, 2026, we said goodbye to our beloved papa, husband, father, and friend. Everett “Butch” Dale Schelin loved his children, Chris and Marni, deeply and was incredibly proud of them throughout his life. Butch Schelin was born in Missoula, Montana, on January 16, 1945, to Rex and Ruth Schelin. He was the youngest of 12 siblings. He loved spending time with his father in Forsyth and eating directly from their acre garden. He also loved helping out at the A&W Root Beer Stand, which his brother Tubby and sister-in-law Pork ran in Forsyth. During his school years, he enjoyed Golden Gloves boxing. He joined the Navy during his junior year after seeing a billboard while walking to Butte High School. He spent his time in the Navy serving in South Korea, South Vietnam, and Okinawa. He was honorably discharged at Treasure Island and began a career as an ironworker, later working alongside his brothers in the Butte mines. One of the last projects he worked on was helping build the Montana Tech Arch in 2003. He spent 16 years married to Janet Holiday Schelin, and together they shared many adventures in Whitehall. In 1992, he met his life partner, Bon. They later married, and he proudly took on the role of father figure to her three children, Danielle, Toby, and JJ. Together they enjoyed countless Harley rides, vacations with their 13 grandchildren, and many memorable trips to Sturgis. He was the proud papa of Tony, Kaci, Katelynn, Tesla, Ty, Caleen, Iris, Johnavon, Brayden, Justin, Kaih, Lily, and Oaklynn, and the proud great-grandfather of Gatlien, Bodie, Roman, Layton, and Braysen. He is preceded in death by his parents, his 11 siblings, and many family members and friends—too many to mention, but never forgotten. When we remember Butch, we’ll remember the rumble of a Harley, a cold Miller Lite in hand, and a man who lived life on his own terms and never backed down from a fight. His stories, laughter, strength, and love for his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. His celebration of life will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2026, @ 2 o’clock in the afternoon at East side Athletic club.

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Everett Dale "Butch" Schelin

January 16, 1945 - June 23, 2026