Mike Grunewaldt
July 9, 1950 ~ February 1, 2025
Michael Joseph Grunewaldt, 74, of Miranda, SD, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on February 1, 2025. He passed peacefully with his wife Nancy and her family by his side at their home in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Celebration of Mike's Life will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Faulkton. A luncheon will follow in the church basement. Burial took place at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Faulkton.
Mike was born in 1950 in Faulkton, South Dakota to Leo and Mary (Brown) Grunewaldt. In his younger years, Mike enjoyed playing baseball with his twin brother, Jim, in Orient, SD. He also ran cross country in high school and enjoyed boxing on a local team under the direction of Oscar Hagen.
Mike graduated from Faulkton High School in 1968 and SDSU in 1972. He returned home after graduating to pursue his passion for agriculture and remained a loyal Jackrabbit fan for the rest of his life.
Mike married Nancy Bent on December 21, 2000, in Faulkton, SD at St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Mike enjoyed many years of raising Black Angus Registered Cattle and always looked forward to his annual bull sales and the many friendships he made during this time. He also cherished the good friendships he made with generations of hunters who traveled from all over to hunt wild pheasants through the business he and Nancy started and operated for many years.
Nancy will fondly remember Mike for his generosity, kindness, hospitality, enthusiasm, and passion for the outdoors, hunting, and agriculture. Above all, Mike will be remembered for his strong faith and for the strength and courage he showed when facing very difficult challenges.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; brother, Dave (Doris) of Ashton, SD; sisters, Kathy Sarutzki of Sioux Falls, SD, Lorraine (Michael) Fernandes of Bigfork, MT, and Lois (Tim) Tankersley of Amarillo, TX; in-laws: Barb Duncan of Rapid City, SD, Claude (Karen) Bent of Hot Springs, SD, and Judie (Rich) Peterson of Elkhorn, NE; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jim; parents, Leo and Mary Grunewaldt; in-laws, Bill and Jean Bent; numerous aunts and uncles; brother-in-law, Bob Sarutzki; and brother-in-law, Dan Duncan.
Mike was often heard saying “thank you for coming” and “to make a long story short”. ADIOS!
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Mike’s arrangements.
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Our deepest sympathy to Mikes family and loved ones! Many prayers for peace and healing!❤️🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy and all of your family. Our heartbreaks for you.
So sorry Nancy to see of Mike's passing. Enjoyed our visits with you both when u brought beef in. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathies Nancy. Mike will be greatly missed. Although we only shared short amounts of time together, I considered him a good friend and extremely interesting man. All my prayers for you and the family.
I use to buy young Hostein seaman from Mike. I remember when my Mom passed away ,how kind you all was to my family. God Bless
I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’S passing, we always enjoyed talking to him. He was always so friendly. We’ll be praying for you Nancy.
Mikes family:
You have our deepest sympathy. I met Mike when we were at SDSU.
Jerome Venjohn
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My Thought and Prayers are with you Nancy at this time. God's blessing to all.
My thoughts and prayers for you and the family Nancy. I have many fond memories from our pheasant hunts with you and Mike. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences to the Grunewaldt family. Always enjoyed visiting with Mike when i saw him. He will be missed. God Bless you all!
So sorry to hear! May the Lord wrap his arms around you at this difficult time.
With deep sympathy for you and your family.
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I met Mike at BerMac 1 several years ago and we had a good visit about "local" issues at that time. Next visit was outside the post office and we visited about his cancer journey and gave me some info on his journey.. I went home and did research on it. Very personable man.
Praying for you and your family.
I'm very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I remember him as a kind man. And as a tolerant younger man when Lorraine had slumber parties at their house. Sending you prayers for peace and comfort. Lori
I'm so sorry to read of Mike's passing. I talked to him a couple days before he left for AZ and it was always a pleasure to visit. He had a big heart and a most genuine personality. I met him when I adjusted some crop loss for you all. We became instant friend. My sincere thoughts and sympathy for you all.
Nancy, my thoughts are with you. Sad news hearing that Mike has left this old earth. A good man!
I had many good visits re wildlife & land habitat when I was a SD Game Warden back then. He used to call my home phone & end visit with “Adios”! Nice person & prayers for Mike & family.
So sorry to hear about Mike. He was one of a kind and will remember him with a smile.
Thoughts and prayers to Nancy and all of our family .