Roger Kutz
October 1, 1953 ~ June 21, 2017
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Roger Kutz, 63, of Highmore, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2017 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with Pastor Sara Kayser officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Highmore. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Roger Kutz was born October 1, 1953 in Miller, South Dakota to Victor John and Arlene (Christensen) Kutz. He grew up in Highmore where he met Carolyn Kusser. They married June 30, 1971. From this union, two children were born, John & Linda. As a young couple, they lived all across the US as he was splicing cable, including Las Vegas in the mid 70’s where Linda was born.
Roger has held many jobs from grocery store clerk, custodian at the local school, owner of Roger’s Sports Bar and Grill and raising pheasants. Roger had a great work ethic that he proudly handed down to his children. One of his passions was to continue to develop the farm into a great place to hunt pheasants and deer. He was very conservation minded and wanted to be sure future generations have a place to gather and enjoy the outdoors.
People who knew Roger best would say he loved unconditionally. He loved watching his grandchildren in various activities; and was quick to call and get a status anytime he couldn’t attend an event. Roger loved his time with friends, especially going fishing with his happy hour buddies or having them stop by the farm in the 5:00 hour to enjoy a cold beer and some good laughs. In recent years, Roger and Carolyn were able to retire and enjoy sometime in Donna, Texas over the winter. Like anywhere, Roger quickly adapted and made many new friends. Roger was a proud member of the Highmore Volunteer Fire Department and a huge Vikings Fan. He has been able to attend many Vikings games and was very fond of the friendly banter with rival teams.
Roger is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son, John (Diana) Kutz, Otsego, MN; daughter, Linda (Brian) Gill, Java, SD; grandchildren; Natalie, Kayla and Trevor Gill, Jocelyn, Samantha and Allyson Kutz; siblings: Janice (Tom) Birdsall of Port Charlotte, FL, Bob (Dianne) Kutz of Sioux Falls, SD, Tim (Val) Kutz of Arcadia, Florida, Lisa (Steve) Nielson of Blair, Nebraska, and David (Linda) Kutz of Spearfish, SD; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; Victor John and Arlene; sister, Marlene “Toot” Czaja; grandparents: Otto & Ruth Kutz and Victor & Ruth Christensen.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Roger's arrangements.
The family of Roger request causal dress attire for the funeral. Roger liked to be comfortable so you should be as well!
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Caroline and family, I am thinking of you during this very sad time. I am glad you are surrounded by a loving family.
Caroline and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about Roger. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ginger RIP Roger
Carolyn and family, So sorry for your loss – Our deepest sympathy you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My prayers for Roger and his family. Bless this classmate of 1972.
So sorry to hear of the death of your loved one. Please know that you are in my prayers.
So sorry to hear this. We were in school together. A class with Four Rogers. God bless you all. praying for you to be comforted in this sad time.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers for the Kutz family!!!
Tim, Val, JJ and all the family…I am very sorry to hear of yet another loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
We are absolutely saddened to hear of Roger’s passing. He was a great guy and he completed so much throughout his life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and please let us know if we can ever help with anything?
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mike & Kellie Schultz
We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and sympathies are with with you in your time of sorrow.
We will truly miss our good friend and neighbor and the great times we have had together.
We wish the family peace in this difficult time. We shall miss Roger’s laughter and smile.
Carolyn so sorry for your loss prayers for your family. We can not make it for Rogers service but will pay our respects later this summer.
So sorry!
There are no words to explain the sorrow we all feel. Not only was he the best friend we have ever had, we are extremely proud to call him family. We loved that man and what he stood for. All our thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyn. We love you.
Caroline and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about Roger. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless All of You.
Carolyn and family, I am so sorry for your sudden loss of someone so dear to you all. Roger was such a nice guy. I remember the first time I met him way back when at the "Teen Town" in Highmore. He was such a friendly guy back then and every time we crossed paths over the years. May your loving memories bring you comfort in the days to come. May God bless you all. Ricki & Dale
Carolyn, Sorry for your loss. May God hold you. Rich
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Roger. Please know our hearts go out to your family in this time of sorrow. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Roger will be missed.
Carolyn and family. I am so sorry for your loss….I’m at a loss of words. Please know you have been, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers.
Dearest Carolyn: I was saddened to learn about the loss of your beloved husband. I know how much you enjoyed life together. Peace to you and your family at this very difficult time. I think of you often, especially now that I will retire June 30th. Take care, my friend! Patsy Crooke
Carolyn and family……Tom and I are so very sorry for your loss of Roger! We really liked him. We are glad we had the opportunity to meet him and you at Palm Shadows the last 2 years. (We stayed in the apartments for a couple of weeks the last 2 years.) We are thinking of you and hope to see you again at Palm Shadows. Love, Jackie and Tom.
Roger was an awesome man. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. Proud to call him my cousin.. RIP. Thinking of all you.
Sympathies to all of you. I sure loved getting to know Roger when you would come to the Orient Bar. It was my pleasure to have known him. Judy Grabinski
Carolyn and family, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Roger’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.