Bruce Huffine

Emmett "Bruce" Huffine, 83, of Belgrade passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2026.

Bruce was born to Stanley and Ruth (Lane) Huffine on April 23, 1942. He grew up on a farm in the Gallatin Valley and attended school in Belgrade. Following high school, he went on to attend the University of Montana and then joined the Army Reserves. After leaving the service, he returned to Belgrade and began his 36-year career with Cenex.

Following Bruce's retirement, he continued working in the agricultural industry throughout the Gallatin Valley. He was also very involved with the Masons and Shriners. In his free time, he enjoyed driving motor coaches through Yellowstone Park with Karst Stage and volunteering at the Nevada Northern Railway. Bruce also thoroughly enjoyed getting to know others through conversation and because of that, he truly never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Lucille; daughters, Karla (Tom) Maguire and Amy Simpson; sons, Eric Huffine, Michael Huffine, and Mark Simpson; sisters, Nancy (Randy) Cornwell and Terri (Don) Goyins; as well as eight grandchildren and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Friday, January 23rd from 12:00 PM noon until 2 PM at The Bridge - Belgrade Campus.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com