Leo Grunewaldt
April 18, 1919 ~ January 4, 2017
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Leo Joseph Grunewaldt, 97, of Faulkton, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral Mass was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Faulkton, with Fr. Christopher Hughes officiating. A wake service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at the church, with visitation one-hour prior.
Leo Joseph Grunewaldt was born April 18, 1919 in Woonsocket, SD to August and Minnie (Zapp) Grunewaldt. He attended schools in Loyalton, SD until graduating from Faulkton High School. He married Mary Brown April 9, 1944.
Leo was a lifelong farmer and rancher who especially enjoyed Hereford cattle, John Deere tractors, and a good corn crop. He was an active member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Orient, SD, serving many years on the Parish Council and as an usher.
Leo’s life will be cherished by his wife, Mary of Faulkton; brother, Lawrence of Faulkton; his children: Kathy Sarutzki of Sioux Falls, David (Doris) Grunewaldt of Ashton, Michael (Nancy) Grunewaldt of Miranda, Lorraine (Michael) Fernandes of San Ramon, CA, and Lois (Tim) Tankersley of Gordon, NE; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James; and son in law, Bob Sarutzki.
The family wishes to acknowledge the love and excellent care given to Leo in his last few years by the staff of The Meadows and Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Leo’s arrangements.
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I remember Leo always visiting with me after I would serve Mass as a kid growing up in Orient. He was a good man. My condolences go out to the Grunewaldt family.
Leo was a great man among men. He was well read, business minded, hard worker and worked smart, loved his cards and friends and always had a great conversation regarding the topic at hand. Always had a smile and laugh that made you smile and laugh. He had a trade mark on how he hitched is trousers and wore his hat. I was proud to say he was my Uncle.
Mary, David and family, Remembering my days growing up in Orient, a few people stand out and Leo was a person I always admired and respected. He was one of the people that could always be counted on. I speak for my father, brother and sister in saying that we express our deepest condolences to the entire family. Greg Weisner
My condolences to all of Leo’s family. Leo will be missed by many. May the Lord keep you all wrapped in his loving hands at this time of grief and mourning. God Bless.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Grunewaldt family during this time.
I am so sorry about your lost
Lorraine and family, My sympathy in the loss our your father. Dad’s are pillars in our lives. May the memories you hold bring smiles to your heart. Lorraine we lived across the hall at PC . Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. marla
So sorry to learn today of Leo’s death. Will always remember his bright smile. Was a fine man and was always interested in how everyone was and how the farming and the cattle were. You have our sympathy.