Loubelle Lewis Wissler

Loubelle Lewis Wissler, 93 of Missoula, Montana passed away peacefully while in the company and holding hands with the love of her life and husband of 44 years, James R. Wissler.

Loubelle is survived by her husband, James R. Wissler; son, Kenneth B. Blaich, daughter-in-law, Jennifer L. Blaich; grandsons, Reid L. Blaich and Ryan F. Blaich.

Loubelle was born in Denver, Colorado to her parents, Craig Lewis and Alice Mae Lewis.  She grew up in Cheyenne Wyoming and moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of six to study music, dance, and singing.  She became a proficient and accomplished pianist, dancer, and singer.

At the age of twenty three,  while singing as a soloist at The Church of Our Savior and The Holy Apostles in Los Angeles, she met and later married Frederick M. Blaich, Jr., and had two children with him, Luanne Blaich, deceased, and Kenneth B. Blaich.

She resided in Woodland Hills, California with her family and began her career in residential real estate, and eventually met Jim there.

In 1990, she and Jim moved to Missoula, Montana, and she continued her career in residential real estate.

Loubelle was intelligent, witty, driven and deeply devoted to her husband, Jim.  She was a great friend to those who became close with her.  She loved a good conversation especially one with humor.  She loved the finer things in life including a good meal and she was a fantastic cook.  She loved to travel and see new places.  She loved animals including the many dogs and cats she had in her lifetime that brought her so much joy.

Loubelle will be remembered for her strength, passion, sense of humor, and deep love for those in her inner circle.

In lieu of flowers, Loubelle requested that donations be made to the Missoula, Montana Humane Society.