With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of Claudia Josephene (Mittelstedter) Martz.
Claudia passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2024 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital at the age of 75.
She was born on June 10, 1949 to Otto and Priscilla Mittelstedter in Livingston, Montana. Claudia grew up in Livingston where she spent her life. She attended Livingston public schools and also attended vocational school in Billings, MT studying accounting. She worked various jobs throughout her life. She helped her husband, Bob with his painting business throughout the years; she worked as a laborer for the railroad; co-owned CG's Apparel in downtown Livingston; and, was head housekeeper at the Murray Hotel for ten years. She enjoyed all the interesting and sometimes famous guests she met at the hotel. She retired from the hotel in 2018. Throughout her life, Claudia took the most pride in raising her children.
On September 8, 1972, Claudia married the love of her life for 53 years, Robert "Bob" Martz of Livingston. Together they raised seven children: Cindy (Fred Bakosh) of Wilsall; Daniel Martz of Livingston; Ross Martz (Beverly) of Billings; Robert Martz of Oregon; Allen Martz of Helena; Jesse Johnson; and, Angela Taylor of Bozeman.
Claudia had many talents and interests. She was a wonderful and especially talented seamstress. Claudia loved her horses and spent many years riding and caring for them. In her younger years, she was known to be quite a mechanic. She loved thrift store shopping for treasures. She was a very generous person who would help or do anything for anyone in need. She was considered "Mom" to many.
Claudia is survived by her 6 children; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; her dear friends, Birdie and Wilky Wilkinson; many life-long friends; and, her beloved dog, Patches.
Claudia is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Priscilla Mittelstedter; husband, Robert "Bob" Martz; brother, Jacob Mittelstedter; sister, Shirly McLees; and son, Jesse Johnson.
Words cannot express how much she will be missed by her family and many friends.
Please join us for a celebration of Claudia's life 2pm Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the family home - 242 Meigs Road, Livingston, MT.
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