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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM (Mountain).

Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Philip High School Gym with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.



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In memory of

Kurt Flesner

of Milesville, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home near Milesville at the age of 39

Kurt Carson Flesner, born February 24, 1985, at Rapid City Regional Hospital to Gordon and Trudy Flesner. Kurt arrived shortly after his twin sister Katie, joining older sister Sarah. Three years later twin sisters Sherrill and Samantha arrived, completing the family.

Kurt attended Milesville Country school through 6th grade. In 7th grade he made the transition to Philip Jr. High so he could participate in school sports.

Kurt’s passion for sports began at an early age with T-ball and AAU wrestling. This would quickly move into baseball, football, and varsity level wrestling as he entered Jr. High. Kurt was happy to earn one of Mr. Donnelly’s nicknames “Kurtis T Justice”. Kurt qualified for state wrestling from 8th grade through his senior year, his hard work and dedication forever earned him a place with Philip’s many greats on the gym’s state achievement banner. Wrestling was more than a sport for Kurt, he made friends throughout the state while waiting to take the mat. Kurt loved to play football with his teammates, he and friends would often relive memories of favorite game moments. Those who competed with and against Kurt knew of his tenacity and relentless effort, he left everything on the mat and field both in practice and competition. His track career was his shortest, just his 7th grade year, when asked if he was going out again in 8th grade, he replied “why would I run around in circles when I can make money and have fun branding”.

After graduating from Philp High School in 2004, Kurt went on to Western Dakota Tech in Rapid City. After a year of college he took a break and moved to Boulder, Co., where he worked. Kurt then jumped back on the college wagon, moving to Brookings to attend SDSU eventually transferring to South East Tech where he earned his degree. To say he enjoyed these years is an understatement. Kurt’s college years formed the man he was to become and was the root for many lifelong friendships.

Kurt returned to Milesville after college to farm in 2013, settling in to make the area home. Kurt was blessed with his son Cayson on August 8th of 2018 and 2nd son Brexton September 26th of 2019. The boys were and will remain the absolute treasures of his life. Kurt was the “fun uncle” and it was a blessing to watch him give his love of life, fun and family to his boys, nieces and nephews. Kurt was able to build a beautiful home for his family in 2019. It was important to him, to have a home friends and family were able to gather together in.

Kurt worked hard and he played hard. Many of us were able to join him on the dance floor or at the card table. Kurt was never afraid to roll the dice and let it ride.

Family, friends, farming, ranching and stocks filled his days. Building a pivot on his farm ground was a huge accomplishment and great pride of his.

Although Kurt’s time was cut too short, his love, friendship, and memory will live with those who knew him forever. His contagious laughter and open nature put those around him at ease. Kurt’s huge heart and giving nature improved the lives of those he shared it with.

Survivors include two sons Cayson Gordon Flesner and Brexton Kurt Flesner; his parents Gordon and Trudy Flesner of Milesville; sisters: Sarah Flesner of Philip, his twin sister Katie Sammons of Midland, Sherill (Seth) Thomsen of Long Valley, and Samantha (John) Addison of Milesville; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Carson and Sarah Flesner and his maternal grandparents Joyce and Donald Johnston.

Cards and memorials may be sent to 22333 Hardingrove Road Milesville, SD 57553.

Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Philip High School Gym with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Philip High School Gym.

Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

VISITATION
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5-7 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 6:30 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
Philip High School Gym
Philip, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Larry Poppens

MUSIC
Tristen Schofield
"Wild Ones"
Larry Poppens
"Friend"

USHERS
Brennen Parsons - Jason Sampson
Colton McDaniel - Bo Slovek

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Kurt's Beloved Nephews:
Logan Sammons
Ridge Furnival - Tripp Furnival
Cohen Thomsen - Rhyker Thomsen
Koye Addison - Wyatt Addison

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

  • I know Kurt from college years in Rapid City. He was such a great guy, always so kind. I am sorry for your loss. ~ Deidre Jacobs-Short Sioux Falls (4/22/2024)
  • Gordon, my condolences to you and your family. Best Wishes, ~ Don Kleinschmit Clive, Iowa (4/19/2024)
  • To Kurt's family, I am so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. He will be dearly missed by all that had the pleasure of meeting him. May God wrap his arms around you during these difficult times. ~ Ellie Bettelyoun Martin, SD (4/19/2024)
  • Gordon and Trudy, so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord hold you up through out this sad time. May you find peace love in all your memories. ~ Velva Vetter Retzlaff Newell SD (4/19/2024)
  • Enjoyed watching Kurt thru his high school wrestling career. Then a few years later we played softball together and really enjoyed that. Will miss you Kurt. Sorry for your loss. ~ Hopper Philip, SD (4/18/2024)
  • My condolences to Gordon and Trudy and family on your loss. ~ Kurt Seegrist Hot Springs, SD (4/18/2024)
  • We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. Kurt was a special young man, he will be missed by many. Hold on to all the memories. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (4/18/2024)
  • Kurt was my cousin. His heart was as big as he was. A good man. Nothing but good intentions and good faith.
    You will be missed.
    Love you Cuz.     ~ Adam Romkema Sheridan, MT (4/18/2024)
  • Kurt was always positive whenever we saw him. He definitely fought a good fight in his time of illness. May he now be at peace with our Savior. ~ Joe & Kathy Gittings Philip (4/17/2024)
  • Our sympathy to all of Kurt's family and friends. We remember so well when he played baseball with our youngest son. He was so much fun to have on the team. Since the time there have been so many times that we had so much fun with him. Whether it was golf or NFR finals he was always he was always a joy to be around. He will be missed by so many. ~ Marion & Darlene Matt Philip (4/17/2024)
  • Our deepest sympathy to all of you! May God's wrap his arms around you all and heal your hearts. Kurt is gone too young but his memory will last forever! ~ Nathan & Brittney Drury Philip (4/16/2024)