Dean D. Domonoske
<p>Dean D. Domonoske</p>
Dean D. Domonoske
80, of Troy
On Jan. 22, 2016, Dean D. Domonoske passed away in his sleep at his residence in Troy. He was born April 21, 1935, in Glasgow, to Gertrude and Donald Domonoske. His parents preceded him in death and he is survived by two sisters, Betty Christman of Red Lodge, and Bonnie McHenry of Martinsville, N.J.
From his marriage to Mary Larkins on Aug. 24, 1957, he has six children, Anne Domonoske, Donald Domonoske, Daniel Domonoske, Thomas Domonoske, Laura Condino and Alan Domonoske, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Andrew Condino, Matthew Condino, Heather Domonoske, Colin Domonoske, David Domonoske, Rose Domonoske, Sophia Domonoske, Camila Domonoske and Alison Domonoske.
His parents were originally from Sheridan County, and took him away from Montana as a child to Washington and then California. He graduated from the engineering program of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif., and spent his professional life working as an oil and lubrication special projects engineer.
He lived in several places throughout the United States, including California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Texas, Oregon and Idaho. He also spent over 15 years living in Australia, and traveled all over the world for his professional work. After retirement, he returned to Montana and enjoyed fishing, residing several years in the Bigfork area. He then relocated to Troy in 2013.
In addition to his engineering work, he was also an inventor and entrepreneur. He had several patents on a specialized cutting tool, Shearight, which he marketed and sold for decades. More recently he began crafting handmade custom knives, which he sold under the name Suresharp. He also made various jewelry made from deer antlers under the name Antlering. He called his company Eden Enterprises, and he regularly referred to the Troy area as the most beautiful place he has lived.
He easily made friends everywhere he went, and he always lived life on his own terms. His family deeply thanks the many wonderful people around both Bigfork and Troy who have looked out for him and helped him over the past several years.
Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home of Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.