Scott Grimsrud

RAPID CITY - Scott Alan Grimsrud, 45, Rapid City, SD passed away March 19, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Scott was born September 10, 1963 to Jim and Carla Grimsrud at DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In 1964, he moved to Britton, South Dakota where he attended Britton Elementary School. He graduated from Britton High School in 1982. Scott attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Agri-business in 1986. On July 11, 1986 Scott married Diane Dafnis of Aberdeen, South Dakota. They made their home in Huron, South Dakota for a short time where he worked for Swift Independent. They moved to Rapid later that year where they have made their home ever since. Scott worked in construction, working for Mac Construction, Tribby Construction and Kraft Millwork before starting his own businesses. He was owner-partner in CSI, R & O Construction, Construction Management Incorporated, Commercial Property Investment, Western Dakota Land and Prairie Fire Development. Scott loved and treasured his wife, Diane; his princess, Brittany; and his hunting-skiing buddy, James; Scott was a loving son, brother, grandson, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend, caretaker, hero, provider, best friend, athlete, musician, carpenter, barber, mechanic, artist, lifesaver, but most important of all he was a loving husband and father. Scott trusted that in giving of his many talents he brought out the best in people. He was an inspiration to all whose lives he touched. Scott loved attending all activities that his children participated in at St. Thomas More, "a huge fan" and a Rapid City Rush hockey fan. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time in Presho, South Dakota at their "farm" hunting with his son, family members and friends. Scott was a confirmed member of First Lutheran Church in Britton before being initiated into the Catholic Faith at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. Scott is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Brittany; son, James all of Rapid City; his parents, Jim and Carla Grimsrud of Britton; his sister, Angela Bennett of Center City, Minnesota; and his grandmother, Margaret Wickre of Britton. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hersey Wickre, May and Otto Grimsrud and cousin, Alan Vig. A memorial has been established for his children's education. A wake service is set for 7:30pm Monday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City. Mass of Christian Burial is set for 10:00am Tues., March 24, 2009 at the Cathedral with Father Andrzej Wyrostek as celebrant. Interment will follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Rapid City. Friends may sign Scott's online guestbook at www.kirkfuneralhome.com. Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City is in charge of the arrangements.