ST. GEORGE, Utah - Don Weibert was 61 years of age when he died of a heart attack on April 3, 2000, while swimming in St. George.
He was born and raised in Montana on a ranch in the Little Big Horn Valley next to the Custer Battlefield. This is where Don and his father, Henry Weibert, developed a passion for Montana history. Don, an accomplished historian and author, wrote several magazine articles and books including: "Four Days with Custer," "66 Years in Custer's Shadow," "Montana's Last Desperado," "The 1874 Invasion of Montana," "Buckskin, Buffalo Robes, & Black Powder," and "Custer, Cases and Cartridges." Don had a very sincere interest in preserving Montana history.
Don graduated from Montana State University in 1963 with a degree in mathematics. Throughout his life he owned and operated several ranches in Montana. Recently, he retired and was living life to the fullest. Don was a talented wood carver and potter, but most of all he loved the outdoors and was very active in hiking, swimming, orienteering and running Ultra Marathons. Recently, Don had run the Silver State 50K which had several miles of tough mud and at least 10 miles of snow.
Don is survived by three sisters: Penny Arthur of Bozeman, Jeanie Goodwin of Absarokee, and Della Baldwin of Livingston; a son, Jim Weibert of Whitefish; a daughter, Sheila Adams of Lake Oswego, Ore.; and two grandchildren.
Don was a Christian and was known as saying that he began his relationship with Christ with the end of his life in mind. Don was a devoted brother, honored father, an accomplished historian, and a proven athlete. He will be missed.



Sixty-six years in Custers Shadow; Four Days with Custer; Custer Cases and Cartridges;
Buckskin Buffalo Robes and Blackpowder;
Montana's Last Desperado; and The 1874 Invasion of Montana
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