Kent "Pops" Ehret

A funeral service for Kent "Pops" Ehret was held November 30 at Stevenson Funeral Home Baker with Pastor Mike Davis Officiating. Burial was at Plevna Community Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Post #35.

Kent Ehret, 63, of Baker passed away on November 18, 2021 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

Kent was born in Miles City, MT the son of William and Bertha (Hoffman) Ehret on March 4, 1958. He grew up and attended school in Plevna, MT. Along with his dad and brother, they worked raising pigs and farm custom haying. He made the decision to join the Montana National Guard and proudly served for six years. Kent married the love of his life, Pat Eckelbecker on July 29, 1978 in Plevna, MT. After his service he earned his GED and attended Western Dakota VoTec in fall of '87 through spring of '88. Kent and Pat were blessed with four sons: Kenneth, William, Patrick and Kenrick. Due to complications at birth, they sadly lost William and Patrick.

Kent worked at Baker Redi-Mix for many years and later became the manager of the cement plant. Kent decided to start his own business, K&P Construction with his sons and later with his brother, Floyd. The last six years he worked for the City of Baker as a mechanic.

Kent, being a hunter himself, found great honor in helping to start the Beaver Creek Rendezvous program that helps disabled hunters get back to the outdoors. He was a part of this program for over twenty years, developed relationships with countless hunters and brought them back to what they loved. It was one of his greatest achievements in life.

Kent loved fishing, hunting and camping. Along with his wife, he loved the time they spent on his trike out on the open road. Kent felt very accomplished when he could be working with his hands, building things, especially out of antlers. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post #35.

Kent is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Kenneth (Haley) Ehret of Billings, Kenrick (Kristen) Ehret of Baker; grandchildren, Kloe, Jace, Tyler, Tayson, Logan, Harley and Dexter; brother Floyd (Janice) Ehret.

He was preceded in death by parents, William and Bertha Ehret; sons, William and Patrick; sister, Barbara Knapp.

To honor Kent's memory, memorials can be given to Beaver Creek Rendezvous, PO Box 494, Ekalaka, MT 59324.