Robert Gambill

Robert Gambill

92, of Troy

Robert Wesley Gambill, 92, of Troy, died on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, at Allyn, Wash. He was born in Declo, Idaho, on May 29, 1923, to John and Pearl Gambill.  

They moved to Divide in 1924 and then to Butte in 1928. He attended school in the Butte Public Schools. 

Robert received a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical engineering form Montana School of Mines in 1947. He served two years in the Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1946. He married Charis J. Lane on Aug. 18, 1946. Robert worked for Howe Sound Mining Company in late 1947 until early 1948.  He worked for Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation for over 35 years from 1948 until 1983.  He worked in many capacities of quality control, metallurgy and suspension.  He had three overseas assignments, two in South America and a two-year stay in Ghana, Africa. He retired to Bull Lake in 1983, south of Troy.

Robert had been involved in several volunteer projects in the community and church since retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife Charis and brother John Gambill.

Survivors include his six children, Robert Gambill, Jr., Susan Fontana, Laurie Myers, Jill Olson, Scott Gambill and Leslie Brost; grandchildren Chad and Courtney Gambill, Sara and Ryan Olson, Lane and Colin Gambill; a brother David Gambill and sister Marjorie Bergstedt.

Private family services are being held.  Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.