Kurt R. Birkemeyer, 69, of Litchfield died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Johnson-Hagglund Funeral and Cremation Service in Litchfield.
 Kurt Richard Birkemeyer, the son of Richard and Doris (Hillmeyer), was born in Cokato on February 3, 1955. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1973. He went on to college and graduated from University of Minnesota. He worked many different jobs over the years, including paving, curb and gutter, landscaping of golf courses, and over-the-road truck driving. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bridget Mueller, on July 8, 1988. Kurt finished his working career at Meeker County Highway Department after 30 years of service. For the last 49 years, he has been a part of a yearly reunion with some closest college friends, known as The TANKS. Kurt liked to drink milk and Old Milwaukee, eat donuts, cheese, popsicles, cherry pie, turkey club sandwiches and chewing gum.
 He was obsessed with the weather and the beginning of the baseball season. Kurt could often be found listening to music, watching Svengoolie on MeTV or Piano Puzzler on PBS, or reminiscing with his family and friends. He enjoyed sports betting with his mom, reading, bird watching, walking, hunting, fishing, golfing, baseball and pool.
 Kurt is survived by his wife Bridget; children William Birkemeyer and Hannah Birkemeyer (and Zach Fortun); grandchildren Bodhi Fortun and Berlyn Fortun; and his brother Kris. He was preceded in death by his father Richard; and brothers Kim and Kyle.
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