Kurt W. Grimsrud passed away unexpectedly at his home in Miles City, MT on February 7th, 2024. Kurt was born in Wolf Point, MT to Larry E. Grimsrud and Sharon L. Sugden Grimsrud on March 5th, 1968. He was the 6th of 7 children. Kurt spent his early years growing up on the farm north of Wolf Point with his family. The family then moved to the river bottom west of Wolf Point to the log house his father built.
In 1982 Kurt, his younger sister Shay, and his parents moved to Haxby, MT. Kurt attended Cat Creek country school for 2 years and then resided in a dormitory in Jordan while attending high school. He worked on ranches in the Jordan area where he made lifelong friends.
His first job outside of ranching was in the state of Washington working for a painting and sandblasting company where he learned his trade and did very well. While there he met Cari Keesecker, and they had a son named Dalton. Kurt went on to work all over the country as far north as Alaska and as far south as Panama.
Kurt continued this work and excelled at his trade with Ostrom Paint and Sandblasting company in Illinois where he worked up and down the Mississippi River working on dams and levees. Kurt met and married Alison in Lacrosse, Wisconsin and they had a daughter Ruby named after his grandmother.
Kurt made his way back to Billings, MT. While there he and Kristen built the business Paint All Inc. They had two children, Cooper and Ivy. His four children were the loves of his life.
His last years were spent in Miles City working for Transco Railroad refinishing tanker cars for the railroad.
Kurt made friends everywhere he went and was known for being sociable, outgoing, and a hard worker. He was quick witted, humorous, and had a dose of sarcasm.
Kurt valued his family, and his biggest supporter was his mother. Kurt faced many health trials and endured. We will miss him forever.
Kurt is survived by his four children Dalton of Washington, Ruby of Wisconsin, Cooper and Ivy of Huntley, MT. He is also survived by his mother Sharon Grimsrud of Wolf Point, brothers Craig (Jerri) Grimsrud of Wolf Point and Kyle Grimsrud of Lewistown, sisters Kim (Bruce) Ferguson of Rock Creek, Shauna (Fred) Murnion of Cohagen, and Shay (Brad) Vernes of Billings. Kurt is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Chris Grimsrud and his father Larry.
A joint memorial service for Kurt & Larry Grimsrud will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point, MT. Interment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point, MT. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 17, 2024
Joint Celebration of Life for Kurt Grimsrud & Larry Grimsrud
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson St., Wolf Point, MT 59201
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Saturday February 17, 2024
Greenwood Cemetery
Wolf Point, MT 59201
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday February 17, 2024
Joint Celebration of Life for Kurt Grimsrud & Larry Grimsrud
First Lutheran Church
415 Johnson St., Wolf Point, MT 59201
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Saturday February 17, 2024
Greenwood Cemetery
Wolf Point, MT 59201
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Tim Sorley says
Condolences to all of the Grimsrud family you are all in our prayers
Rhonda Daniel says
I’m so sorry. My prayers go out to the family.
Emma Higgins says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Kurt’s family and friends. Kurt and I graduated together. I will be thinking of you all in the days and weeks to come.
Ken & Christi Neuens says
Kurt was always so lovable and such a “ people person”! We saw him last summer at the Sand/Sugden family reunion and had such a good visit.
We send our love and prayers to each of you.He will be missed. Ken & Christi Neuens
Brad Zoanni says
Kurt was a selfless man that was always willing to help out. His knowledge in painting and blasting was a huge help at transco, and with me for my company. Life will truly not be the same with him not with us anymore. Sending love and prayers to the Grimsrud family❤️
Karen L Taylor says
Our thoughts, hugs and prayers are with Kurt’s family and friends. Kurt was a good friend, always there for anyone that needed help and such a good hand. Enjoyed being neighbors with the whole Grimsrud family at Haxby. Gonna miss swapping jokes with him. Rest in peace friend.
Barb Padilla says
Love and prayers to all of the Grimsrud family.
Jenny Frady says
I’ m sorry for your loss may he rest in peace ! may God comfort the family
Jo Dee Watson says
My deepest condolences to Kurt’s family.
Steven and Lavonne MacDonald says
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies for all the families. May God bless and comfort you .
Katie Merkel says
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Lee Turner says
So sorry for your loss, the Grimsrud family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob and Mary Sand says
We are with Sharon and all our Grimsrud/Sugden cousins in spirit and deep grief as you lay Kurt to rest. We will always remember his beautiful smile, gentle soul, and kind heart. We loved him, and we love you all.
Beverly Bilyeu-Carkeek says
To Sharon, Kurt’s siblings/families and Kurt’s family: Condolences to you on the untimely loss of your loved one. In the days ahead, may you find solace in the the good memories you get a chance to share with each other as you gather for Kurt and Larry’s celebration of life.
Mary T Kindt says
So sorry to hear of your loss! To Shawna and all family may God comfort and console you during this difficult time!
Les and Jerri Thomas says
Our deepest sympathies to all of Kurt’s family. We hadn’t seen Kurt in many years and just last summer got to visit with him on several occasions, catch up on old times, work and family. He will truly be missed.
Laurie Stolen Suppes says
“Though gone from our, loved ones are never gone from our hearts.”
PreElla Murphy says
To the family and extended family and friends of Kurt. So sorry to hear of your loss. We will lift you all up in prayer.
Kory Amundson says
I’m shocked to hear this. Kurt was one of my best friend for over 30 years. I’m so sorry about this.
Michele Mickolio says
Sorry for your loss and may peace be with you all. Hold tight to his presious memory. Prayers and hugs
Dale Stensland says
Condolences. Peace be with you.
Dale.
Ken and Donna Sugden says
With such a large and far flung extended family it is always difficult to connect with all you would like to. It did happen with Kurt at the reunion last summer as he helped us setup our RV at the reunion. We managed to catch up on times past and relive a few memories including some with our children on our visits to the Grimsrud home. We will miss that connection but will always have the memories- thanks Kurt and Larry
Brendan Fachner says
Kurt and I had a lot of summer fun as kids at the family place on the river. I made memories I still cherish. So sorry to hear this news.