Carlo Marinno Cieri

Carlo M. Cieri, 81, of Livingston passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at Livingston Health Care Hospital.     Carlo, was born and raised in Livingston, where he attended Livingston schools and graduated from Park County High School in 1950. He worked for Roy Miles, at the Cold Storage Meat Shop during high school and until his enlistment into the Army in 1952.  He proudly served as an elite paratrooper in the 101st Airborne, 187th Regimental Combat Team, known as the Rakkasans during the Korean War.     In 1955, Carlo completed his tour with the Army and began a long career of business and public service work including butcher at Cold Storage Meat Shop, sales representative at Lewis Wholesales, financial advisor for IDS (currently known as Ameriprise), an owner of C & P Packing Plant, and devotedly served as a Park County Commissioner for 10 years, from which he retired in 1995.     In 1958, he married Elsie Harberts who had ventured to Livingston from her native Minnesota with the Lutheran Hospitals to work as a Lab Technician. They shared 55 wonderful years together raising Mike, Karen, and Marcia and later being a part of the lives of their five grandchildren.     Carlo was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Senior Citizens, and the 101st Airborne Rakkasan alumni group. He attended many Army events including memorials and celebrations in Washington D.C. honoring veterans. For many years Carlo assisted with numerous military funerals. He always showed the utmost respect and gratitude for his fellow servicemen.     Montana was the place where Carlo belonged in this world.  He loved to fish, hunt, snowmobile, camp, and to plant and care for his beloved garden.  He knew Montana hunting and fishing areas in amazing detail, across the state, and literally knew Park County like the back of his hand - each road, bridge and culvert. He had a love and affinity for CJ5 Jeeps, which began with his military experience, and continued throughout his life, as he owned them for personal use, and restored them as a hobby.     Carlo was a true Renaissance man. He was an extremely astute business person in his business endeavors, and for the interests of the citizens of Park County. Also, he could fix anything, paint a Christmas mural on a window, grow delicious fruits and vegetables, and make "award winning" sausage and jerky for his family and friends. Carlo was a true role model. He demonstrated how to serve his country and his community, as well as how one should appreciate and honor family and friends.     He is survived by Elsie Cieri, his wife of 55 years; his three children, Mike Cieri, Karen (Wymond) Duncan and Marcia (Rick) Reimers; five grandchildren, Christine Cieri, Brandon Cieri, Blair Duncan, Kelly Duncan, and Carly Duncan.     He was preceded in death by his parents Angelo and Diomita Cieri, sister, Kathy Hocevar, and brother, Alfonso (Alfie) Cieri.     As the ultimate husband, dad and grandfather, we want to thank him for EVERYTHING he taught us, and the wonderful life he shared with us! We were truly blessed to have a man like him in all of our lives, and all that he taught us lives on, each and every day.     The family suggests any memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Park Post #23, P.O. Box # 826, Livingston, MT. 59047, or a charity of your choice.     Cremation and arrangements are in care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home & Crematory.