Monte Wicka

Monte Wicka, born and raised in Libby, Mont., died unexpectedly on Feb. 29, 2024, at the age of 71 at his home on the Kootenai River on a Leap Day, unique just like him.

Monte is survived by his wife, Leta, younger brothers, Mark (Karen Schultz) and Matt Wicka; brother-in-law, Barry (wife Irene); nieces and nephews, Wyatt, Justine (wife Ashley), Savanna (husband Scott) and Tyson (wife Carissa); great-nephews, Remington, Bensen, River; children, Jason and Zak; grandchildren, Jordan (Helaina), Taylor (husband Johnny), Barret, Canyon, Halle, Kate and Paisley, Hudson; and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, good friends and former coworkers.

Monte lived life to the fullest, a true Libby man who loved hunting, fishing, outdoors, golf, Taekwondo, wrestling, watching his grandkids, family, coffee with the boys, Schnack-N-Decker Lumber Company, many years of firefighting and working for the Forest Service. He loved country music and Western movies (where he was a savant in knowing every actor’s and actress’ life stories). He