Kurt Finner Obituary
He was born on February 12, 1953 in Detroit, MI the son of the late Alfred "Happy" & Patricia Joy (Blastow) Finner. He was a 1971 graduate of Manistee High School and continued his education at West Shore Community College studying Electrical Engineering. He married Linda Sue (Watson) Jansen on December 30, 2010 at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Manistee.
Kurt worked out of Electricians Local #177.
Survivors include his wife; Linda Sue Jansen-Finner of Manistee, his daughter; Patricia Shook of Irons, son; Alfred Finner of Ludington, Step-sons; Michael Jansen of Manistee & Ben (Lindsey) Jansen of Fountain, and three grandchildren.
No services are planned. Interment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Manistee
.
Please share a memory with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Manistee.
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William Tessman
March 3, 2026
Went to Manistee High-school with Kirt. We were both on the wrestling team. Went ice fishing together. He would often come over to the house to visit. I knew he had serious health issues. I am sorry for your loss. Will see him in the 2nd resurrection. Life will then be much better. Sincerly, William Tessman
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