Robert E. Lodge, 79, of Great Falls, a Montana Power plant operator, died on Friday, December 2, 2011 at a local hospital from congestive heart failure.His funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Chapel on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., with burial in Highland Cemetery to follow.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.He is survived by his wife, Rose M. Lodge of Great Falls; daughter Janet Moritz of Missoula; sons Tim Lodge, Robin Lodge and Joshua Lodge, all of Great Falls; a brother, George Lodge; and one grandson.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Easter Seal, 4400 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59405 or The Farm in the Dell, P.O. Box 1273, Great Falls, MT 59403.