Albert Oliver Lindseth, Jr.

Albert Oliver Lindseth Jr., a proud U.S. Navy veteran, longtime union electrician, educator, and devoted family man with deep roots in Montana, passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Born March 17, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana, to Albert Oliver “Bully” Lindseth Sr. and Agnes Robertson Mutch Lindseth, From the Montana plains to the ship decks of the Navy, Al never lost his quick wit or the plain-spoken, fighting spirit he carried from his Montana roots.

Al grew up in the Choteau area, where his family farmed and contributed to the tight-knit Teton County community. He answered the call to service and enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on active duty as an Electrician’s Mate (EM3) from July 1965 to June 1969. His naval career included time aboard destroyers, experiences that instilled in him discipline, mechanical skill, and a lifelong love of travel and storytelling. He was honorably discharged in 1969 and remained deeply connected to veteran organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Tin Can Sailors.

Following his military service, Al built a distinguished 35-year career as a construction electrician and proud member of IBEW Local #354. He retired as an inside wireman with licenses across Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming, having worked on major projects across the Mountain West and the Indianapolis Raceway.

Al also dedicated seven years to teaching at Salt Lake Community College, where he mentored students to national prominence. Between 1998 and 2004, he coached several apprentices to top finishes at the SkillsUSA National Championships while simultaneously earning his own Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. His legacy lives on through the many skilled professionals he trained and the standard of excellence he brought to the trade.

Outside of work, Al was a fixture in his community and an avid traveler who took great pride in visiting all 50 states during his Navy service, professional work, and personal adventures. He was a dedicated Master Mason and Worshipful Master of multiple lodges, including Camp Floyd Historical Lodge No. 204. He also enjoyed Civil War reenacting—portraying Union Navy roles—and volunteering as a docent at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. While snow-birding, he found great joy in helping his brother, David, with his horse racing adventures across Montana and Canada. As an avid sports fan, Al was a passionate supporter of the Green Bay Packers, though he held quite the opposite feeling for the Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Andrea Linseth Boone and Maeve Lindseth; his brother David Lindseth; infant siblings Clara Bell and Patrick, and niece Erin Kathleen McNally Lopez. He is survived by his niece Kimberly Lindseth and nephew Jarrod Lindseth. He was a proud Great Uncle to Nathan Re'lyh Eagle and Johnny McNally, and a Great, Great Uncle to Elliot Song Eagle.

In his later years, Al split his time between Benson, Arizona, and Montana. He will be remembered for his mechanical ingenuity, his welcoming smile, and his endless stories of service and history and the good times had by all around him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW, F.O.E, a Masonic charity, or the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.