George Kolstad

George Kolstad, 93, formerly of Glasgow, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, at the Community Nursing Home in Anaconda.

He was born Feb. 7, 1928, at the Mimn place outside of Tampico 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.

He 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 five 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. 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 and 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.

He 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.

He is survived by his children, Janet Black, Dean Kolstad, Carolyn Rees, Darryl Kolstad and Gene Kolstad; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death are his wife, Charlotte; grandsons, Austin Kolstad, Nickolas Kolstad and Shane Rees; and brothers, Bennie Kolstad and John Kolstad.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 28, at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow with burial at Highland Cemetery with military honors.