Franklin Kummerfeldt passed peacefully on February 11, 2024, with his two children at his side.
Frank was born November 3, 1932, to William and Ossie (Jamison) Kummerfeldt on their homestead north of Nashua, Montana with friend and neighbor, Effie Brandt, as midwife.
He started farming and ranching at an early age progressing from plow horses to tractors as well as raising cows, pigs, and chickens.
Frank attended Bjorkland School, graduated from Nashua High School, and attended MSU during the winter term, while at MSU he attained his pilot’s license.
In the early 1950s, he traveled cross-country to visit friends and relatives in New York City. Another adventure took him south to Mexico.
Frank’s deep passions were farming, his antique cars, and flying. He enjoyed league bowling, hunting, boating, and water skiing. He was a long-standing member and office holder with the local elevator and Farmer’s Union/CHS.
Frank married Meredith Geer in April of 1961, by 1968 their family of four needed a bigger house so he built a new home and Frank, Meredith, Karyn, and Kurt moved in just in time for Christmas.
Frank continued to grow and expand his farm and love of flying. He bought a Cessna 182 and a small training airplane. After earning his instructor’s license he soloed a number of people in the community.
Frank and Meredith began to travel during the winter with their International Flying Farmer’s group, enjoying their time in Arizona, tours across the states and as far away as New Zealand.
In his later years, Frank met Lorraine Gabel, also an avid pilot. They spent their retirement time between Independence, Oregon, and Sun City, Arizona. After losing Lorraine to cancer in the Fall of 2019, Frank came full circle moving back to Glasgow and living at Prairie Ridge with friends and neighbors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Floyd, Melvin, Ernest, and Walter Kummerfeldt and sister, Vera Buchmann.
Frank is survived by his daughter, Karyn (William) Taylor of Portland, Oregon; son, Kurt (Tammy) Kummerfeldt of Nashua, Montana; grandsons: Caleb, Luke, and Zack Taylor, and Kaden and Zevin Kummerfeldt; sisters, Louise Fournier of Helena, Montana and Irene Bryant, of Great Falls, Montana.
Dixie Brandt Shephard says
Kurt and Karen so sorry for your loss. You parents were special to me since you were born and my mother had a special place in her heart for your dad. May God help you through this time as i for one know how hard this is. Sending my love to you both Dixie
Donna dascher says
Kurt,Tammy and families,
I was just asking Tammy about your dad a few weeks ago. Our sympathies to all of you.
May God bless you all,
Gary and Donna
Stephen Dale says
Karyn, Kurt Tammy, Kaden, Zevin, and families, sorry for the loss of your dad and Grandpa
Stephen and Wanda
Chevy Boos
Rick McGarvey says
A good friend has passed. I will miss Frank. God’s blessings to Kurt, Karyn, and families.
Rick McGarvey
Ronelia Hill Parry says
So sorry for the loss of your dad Karyn, Kurt and families. I was able to have a brief visit with Frank last August at Prairie Ridge. So glad I did. God bless you and your memories.
Sherry Berg says
Frank & Meredith came & visited my husband Gary Berg & his family in Houston, TX while on a road trip in early 90’s.
They had a motor home. Frank was Gary’s uncle and I just noticed they had the same day for birthday.
I’m sorry for your loss @ I know Gary, his mom Louise & brother Craig came to funeral. He was very special to Gary and I was glad to meet him. Sherry Berg