George Kolstad passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Community Nursing Home in Anaconda, Montana.
George was born February 7, 1928 at the Mimn place outside of Tampico, Montana to Ben and Caroline (Hess) Kolstad. He was one of six children born at home and delivered by their father. His siblings are Sylvia Thomas, Betty Holden, Grace Houghton, Bennie Kolstad and John Kolstad.
George started grade school at Tampico while the family was at the Mimn Place. When the family moved to a place closer to the river; he finished grade school at the Billingsley School which was only a quarter mile away. After graduating from Glasgow High School in 1945, he worked for Chris and Agnes Molvig for about 5 years. He was always treated as part of their family thereafter.
In 1950, he was drafted into the United States Army with his schoolmate and neighbor, Jimmy Stensland who was only three days older than him. He served with the 45th Infantry Company I in Korea for two years until he was wounded and sent home. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
Upon arriving home, he started a nearly 53 year career as a master electrician. He worked for Glasgow Electric & Rainbow Electric. Eventually, he owned Tri-Electric and G&D Electric.
He purchased his own land in 1956 and built a home. He enjoyed having his own cattle and putting up hay.
In 1954, he married Charlotte Wood, together they raised five children: Janet, Dean, Carolyn, Darryl, and Gene.
George was one of the original members of the Whittmayer Grazing Association. He was a lifelong member of the Glasgow VFW, American Legion and the DAV Veterans.
George is survived by his children: Janet (Jim) Black, Dean Kolstad, Carolyn (Randy) Rees, Darryl (Lori) Kolstad and Gene (Ehrica) Kolstad. He has eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Charlotte (2001); grandsons, Austin Kolstad (2005), Nickolas Kolstad (2014), and Shane Rees (2017); brothers, Bennie Kolstad (1998) and John Kolstad (2020).
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 27, 2021
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, MT 59230
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 28, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 28, 2021
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, MT 59230
Luncheon
11;30
Saturday August 28, 2021
Fort Peck VFW Post 3107
1222 Hwy 2 West
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday August 27, 2021
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, MT 59230
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 28, 2021
First Lutheran Church
641 2nd Ave N.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Saturday August 28, 2021
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, MT 59230
Luncheon
11;30
Saturday August 28, 2021
Fort Peck VFW Post 3107
1222 Hwy 2 West
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Donnie & Judy Elletson says
Our deepest sympathies to George’s Family❤️ Posted some photos of good times with him, his 90th Birthday party @Glasgow VFW, George with Miss Montana, George @ VA Home in Glendive visiting with Donnie about cell phones. Donnie said wish we had some hunting photos. RIP George, you’re finally home
Rock Degele says
George was a very smiley guy. I will never forget the time Gene and George were working on the building I had just bought and George was hanging off of the end of the scaffolding unhooking lights by just one leg he had wrapped around the corner pole…AT 72 YEARS OLD!!!!! Still strong as an ox even then…and the kids are the same way. Forever smile George
Grace Houghton ad Tina Rogers says
To my nieces and nephews,
I am so sorry Tina and I could not make it there. We have been with you in spirit. My brother, George, your Dad was a very wise man. He seemed to have a gift of foreseeing things bsfore they happened within the family. Look to the guidance he has given you over the years and find strength in that. Your Dad taught you all good work ethics. George loves you all so much. I see a part of him left in each one of you. Please go there when you need him. The night he passed I saw in prayer, a lot of family from both sides, on the other side receiving him and it made me feel at peace. I hope in me sharing this that it will give you some peace as well.
Love you all,
Aunt Grace
Sylvia Thomas says
As his little sister, I dearly loved him and thought he was the most handsome Montana cowboy ever created.