Louise Mittal, 83, passed away Tuesdsay evening, July 13, 2021, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana.  Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Geraldine Community Church in Geraldine, Montana with burial to follow at the Geraldine Cemetery next to her husband Robert V. Mittal. Memorial donations in Louise's honor may be made to the Geraldine Community Church, the Ambulance Fund or the Fire Department.

Louise was born December 4, 1937, in Great Falls, Montana to Detlef and Hilda (Wodaege) Wishman. She was raised with her 5 siblings on the family farm in Geraldine. She attended school at the North Shine Elementary Country School and then attended Geraldine High School graduating in 1955. She then moved to Billings, Montana to attend business school and worked as a civilian at Malmstrom Air Force Base as a secretary. It was while she was working at Malmstrom that she met Robert V. Mittal. The couple dated and were soon married on February 12, 1956. The couple moved to the Mittal Ranch to start their family. They had two sons Robert and Stuart.

Louise was a great farm/ranch wife. She could make a wonderful meal out of anything. She drove tractor, calved out the cows, and also volunteered as an EMT for the Geraldine Ambulance. She enjoyed living on the ranch and harvested a plentiful garden each year. She enjoyed her garden and loved to can. She was known for her Choke Cherry syrup. The ranch yard was always tidy and mowed. Louise's greatest passion were her horses. She loved to ride and share that experience with others. She hosted Sam Meads Clinics in Fort Benton and in Havre to encourage young novice riders.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Mittal in 1983; her son, Stuart in 2000; and her siblings: sister, Doris Rowland and brothers, Roy, Verne, Ray and Dale Wishman.

Louise is survived by her son Robert D. Mittal of Geraldine, Montana and several nieces and nephews