Justin Hettinger

Justin Hettinger

November 25, 1963 - January 08, 2025

Obituary

Justin Jake Hettinger unexpectedly passed away on January 9, 2025 at the age of 61 in Billings, MT.


He was born in Powell, WY on November 25, 1963 to Richard and Lillian Fink Hettinger.


Justin graduated from Lovell High School in 1982 participating in rodeo and many sports. After graduating then attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1986. He continued his passion for rodeo as an active participant of the NILE. He also had a huge passion for the Wyoming Cowboys “GO POKES” and any baseball game that he could go to.


Justin worked for Dick Anderson Construction for 16 plus years as a carpenter. He was a mentor to many new employees and loved every minute of it.


He is survived by sisters Susan and Annette and brother Bart. Nephews, Jason and Colton; four nieces, Shyla, Kelsey, Hope and Madison; seven great nieces and nephews, McKaul, Gretchen, Maeve, Oliver, Kennadie, Ulysses and Rhys. He loved teaching them so many silly family songs such as the booger song and telling them at their aunts and grandmas wore army boots. Also many aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to list.


He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lillian Hettinger, maternal and paternal grandparents plus numerous family members.


Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 537 Grand Ave, Billings, MT.


Memorial donations may be made in Justin's honor to Trinity Lutheran Church or American Legion Baseball.

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Ken & Pam Price
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Prayers to Justin, and his Family and Friends. Justin was a true Gentleman, a Kind Soul, and a Genuine Friend. He will forever be missed, and in our hearts. Dang, miss you so much already. Ken & Pam Price
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Mike Hettinger
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Love my cousin...great times growing up together...and spending special times at our Grandpa and Grammas...peace my brother, love Mike
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Medric J. Magann
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I worked with Justin at Artcraft Printers in Billings years ago . Justin was a very nice guy . Always in a good mood and never had anything bad to say about anybody . I haven’t seen him in years but I was sad to hear about his passing at such an early age . So long Justin , rest well .
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Holly Fink
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I cannot remember a Fink family event without Justin and his joyful personality. I am so sorry for his sudden loss. Love and Prayers. Holly Fink
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Jennifer Harvey
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Cousin!!🩵 Justin always had a smile on his face and loved a joke and a laugh. His family and friends meant so much to him; I so lucky to know this first hand. Visits home won’t be the same 🩵 I love you cousin. Jennifer Harvey
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WAYNE OPPERUD
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Always had a good time when Justin would stop by Andy's bar. never a dull moment. Great guy. gone way to early!! R I P Justin

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