The son of John and Rebecca (Eslinger) Sukut, he was born in Watkins, Montana. Ervin attended Gackle Elementary School and Brockway High school up until serving for the Army during WWII as a TEC-4 Sergeant. During his service, Ervin was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Victory Medal, and the Medal of Occupation for his participation in the invasion and occupation of mainland Japan.
Shortly following his discharge at the end of the war, he returned to the family homestead forming a ranch/farming partnership with his twin brother, Harold. After working several years on the ranch, he met Agnes Kasten. He and Agnes married on October 15, 1953 and traveled the west coast on their honeymoon. Ervin and Agnes retired from farming and ranching in 1974, moving into a home they built in Circle.
Ervin was a tremendous sports enthusiast, supporting all local teams and in particular the Green Bay Packers. Another of his hobby pursuits and passions was rebuilding and refurbishing his Studebaker Lark. He loved teasing and playing with his grandkids and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all.
In 1990, Ervin and Agnes moved to Bozeman, enjoying the Gallatin Valley and their new surroundings. Ervin and Agnes raised five children and celebrated 58 years of marriage this last October.
The family would like to thank his medical professionals, Home Instead, and especially Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Survivors include Ervin's loving wife Agnes of Bozeman; his brother Harold (Esther) of Great Falls; three sons, one daughter, and one daughter-in-law and their families, Mike (Lessa) of Billings, Joe (Sheri) of Billings, Jeff (Kim) of Greybull, WY, Julie (Gene) of Bozeman, and Diane of Circle; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Wade Sukut; his great- granddaughter Anna; twin great-grandsons; his brothers, Albert, John, Monte, Bill, and Herb; and his sisters, Anna, Clara, Amelia, and Mary.
Viewing will be held at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Circle on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Burial with complete military honors will follow the service at the Circle Cemetery. A reception following the burial will be held at Schmidt's in Circle. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Circle is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Kasten Grube says
To my sweet little Aunt Agnes and my wonderful cousins . . . I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers go with you in the loss of Uncle Ervin.
Tom and Sheryl Toscano says
Sukut family, sorry for your loss of Ervin. May his memories forever be in your hearts. The hands of god be with all of you through this most difficult time of grieving. Blessings,
Tom and Sheryl
Sandy Bailey says
Joe,
I send my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. I know the emptiness and sorrow that you feel and pray that God will comfort your heart. I have found great peace by keeping a journal and recording my feelings and my memories. Please know that I am thinking about your and your family and praying for you.
Lesa Tew says
To the family of Ervin Sukut:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My you find comfort in your memories.
Sincerely,
Lesa
Mark Ator family says
Hello
Just wanted to pass along our condolences to the Sukut family.
Ann Hefenieder says
Mike and family,
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers for you all as you grieve your loss.
Dale and Ruth Bond says
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your lost.Dale and Ruth Bond
Don & Nancy Schillinger says
Our sincere condolences to Agnes and the entire Sukut
family during these difficult
times.
Steve Sukut says
To Aunt Agnes and my cousins, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Ervin. I wish that I could attend the funeral and personally say that to you. 85 years old is a darn good run, but it’s still never easy to say goodbye. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Kae Sukut
Roxy Musser says
Dear Aunt Agnes and cousins. Please accept my condolences. Many fond memories of Uncle Ervin remain in all of our hearts. God Bless you all.
John Cundall says
Jeff & family: I am sorry for your loss. We will keep you in thought & prayer. God bless all of you at this difficult time. JC
Sandra Stoddard says
I rented a house in Bozeman from Ervin a few years ago and he was a great landlord. He was always kind, respectful, understanding, and a very nice person all the way around. Not many landlords, nor people, like that out there anymore. Condolences to wife Agnes. Also a very nice lady.
Ken and Irene Nelson says
We are so sorry for the loss of your father. May the love of God, family and friends support you during this difficult time.
Jeannie Gunderson says
Our thoughts are with your family during this sad time.
Ken and Jeannie(Sukut)Gunderson
Greg Berger says
Agnes and family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you on the loss of your husband and father. Ervin was a mainstay in Circle when all of us were growing up and touched a lot of young people’s lives with his sports finesse and cheering us all on. I know this is a difficult time for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Greg and Noreen Berger
Marcella Voegele says
All our thoughts and prayers are with you. We always will remember the good times we had with Ervin.
Michael P Kasten says
Aunt Agnes and cousins, I was saddened at the loss of one of the most honorable men I have ever met. Uncle Ervin set very high in my life and was a true hero to a young boy that needed guidence. He stood for what was right but showed respect and talerance when doing so. I was fortunate to have Uncle Ervin as a mentor.
Michael Paul Kasten