August 29, 1945 – February 8, 2025
Chuck Lavern Davis, Sr. was born on August 29, 1945, in Miller to Arnold and Lorriane Davis. Chuck lived in Miller his younger years, then moved to Glendive, MT with his family and attended grade school. The family then moved to Buffalo. Chuck’s 8th grade year he told the school he was too smart to be there and walked out of school. He had the honor of walking with the graduating Class of 2013 to earn his GED diploma.
He entered boxing and met his friend, Kenny Kutzler. Chuck loved boxing and earned many awards. He loved the rodeo world; he participated from in bareback, saddle broncs, bulls and steer wrestling.
In his later years he enjoyed the old men’s breakway roping. His traveling partners were Bob Mackey, Orville LaPlante and his brother Dale.
Chuck was drafted in 1966, served in the Vietnam War, returned home in 1968, and was honorably discharged in 1972.
After returning home he married the love of his life, Diana Burt, on July 18, 1970. To this union two children were born – Chuck Lavern Davis Jr. in 1971 and Darann Davis in 1974.
In 1971 Chuck worked for the Mackey Brothers in Buffalo and lived in their basement. This is where he got the nickname “Herb.”
Chuck attended Wahpeton College in Wahpeton, ND from 1972-74 and received a diploma for auto mechanics.
In 1974 Chuck and Diana moved back to Buffalo where he worked at the Ford dealership as a mechanic, until it closed. He then went trucking for Austed from Hettinger, ND.
He worked for Koch Exploration in the oil field for many years. Chuck and Diana loved the ranching life and purchased their own herd of buffalo.
In 1995-1996 Chuck started his own business, 7/6 Ranch Services. He took much pride in his business. He sold the business to Lane Stirling from Buffalo and retired.
During their retirement Chuck and Diana traveled to watch and support their grandchildren. He also drove truck for Gunderson’s when they needed him.
Chuck always wanted to own an airplane, so he purchased a Cessna 185 from a friend. The down side to this is he didn’t have his pilot’s license, so he called Loris Nace, the neighbor, to come fly it home for him. Loris then started giving Chuck lessons so he could get his license to fly his own plane.
On January 6, 2023, Chuck went to the Eastern Montana Nursing Home in Glendive, where he remained until his passing.
Up to the last few months of his life he always had jokes. He liked a good visit, a handshake, hug, or giving a kiss on the cheek.
Chuck is survived by his son, Chuck Lavern Davis, Jr. (Polly); daughter Darann Davis (Travis); brother Dale Davis; brother-in-law JR Schmidt; grandchildren McKenzie and Riley Davis, Charg, Cache’, and Cinch Hebb, and Brandin Jewett; and great-grandchildren Thad Feist and Sophia and Samuel Reede.
He was preceded in death by his wife Diana Davis; granddaughter Mary Jo Davis; parents Arnold and Lorriane Davis; father-and-mother-inlaw Pat and Dagny Burt; sister Linda Schmidt; and brothers Donald and Kevin Davis.