Clifford Eugene Auge, 54, of Libby

Clifford Eugene Auge passed away Aug. 7, 2016 at age 54 doing what he loved — prospecting at a mine in the mountains outside of Libby. He was born to Gene and Darlene Auge on March 10, 1962 in Libby. He was a loyal husband to Brenda Auge for 24 years. Cliff was a loving dad to five daughters and one son. He was an inspiring and captivating grandpa to his grandkids. He was an electrician and miner by trade. He loved prospecting, hunting, and staying up late, drinking a few beers and tastefully embellishing a good story. He has experienced God’s country to the fullest at the tops of tall mountains in all weather conditions.

His family came first in his life and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him for many generations.

He is survived by his wife Brenda (Smith) Auge, daughter Sheila Kluver Roberts (Matthew) of Salem, Ore., daughter Heather (Robert) Vande Sandt of Lewistown, son Bradley (Melissa) Auge of Columbia Falls, daughter Jaclyn Kluver Peterson (Jesse) of Post Falls, Idaho, daughter Stephany Kluver Blevins (Wyatt) of Missoula, daughter Chancey (Makenzie) Crabb of Superior, parents Gene and Darlene (Nolan) Auge of Libby, grandmother Nora Mae (Louis) Auge, brother Jim (Pam) Auge, brother Duane Auge, sister Margie (James) Hemphill, brother Mark (Angela) Auge, 11 grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.