Christopher Gerald Dentler

Christopher Gerald Dentler, age 53, of Polson, MT., passed away Sun, Jan, 29, 2012 at St. Joseph Med. Center, Polson. He was born Sep. 4, 1958 in Portland, Ore., to Carl and Rose Maureen Dentler. Christopher grew up in Portland and graduated from St. Helen's High School. He married Barbara Hallock on June 10, 1975.

He lived in Portland and St. Helen's, Ore. until 2001 when they moved to Polson, MT. Christopher enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked for Lake County Sheriff and City of Polson as a reserve officer since 2005.

He was preceded in death by his father: one brother, Mike: and an infant son, Chris: and three grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara: children, Angie Pazder of Polson, Anthony Dentler of Sidney, Neb., Charissa, Nick, Gabe, Sophie, Lexi, Zack, Isaiah, Lydia, and Maria Dentler, all of Polson: 18 grandchildren: his mother, Rose Maureen Dentler of Portland, Or.: and 8 siblings.

Vigil will be Thurs., Feb. 2 at 7:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, MT. Memorial Mass will be Fri., Feb. 3 at 11:00 AM at the Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery. A benefit fund has been set up in Chris Dentler's name at Eagle Bank.