Kenneth L. Popovich, aged 74, passed away with family at his side, on October 10, 2025, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.

Born May 1, 1951, in Scobey, Montana, he grew up in Great Falls. He could always be found with his parents at the cabin in Sun River Canyon.

He graduated in 1969 from Great Falls High School and immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country from July of 1969 to January 1972, honorably discharged as Sargeant.

Ken was always a believer in unions. He spent just shy of 30 years with MT Refining Co. before he became disabled during a surgery.

He never let disability slow him down. He continued to hunt and fish with Buck when health allowed, Thursday lunches with Snake, Fireball debates with Smoke Traeger nights with Br

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