MICHAEL LEO KAINZ

Michael Leo Kainz

 Michael Leo Kainz (78) of Hope, ND passed away October 25th, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

 Mike, son of William and Wilma (Zutter) Kainz, was born in Northwood, ND on September 14, 1946. He graduated from Hope Public School in 1964. On July 2, 1965 he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Lynne Bergstrom, in Blabon, ND.

 Mike farmed and raised cattle with his father and worked with his brothers in the Kainz Construction Company. He continued his father’s construction business, changing the name to Mike Kainz Construction. For ten years he worked part time for the USDA-ASCS measuring fields and bins and for USDA-SCD planting trees. He also helped his brothers-in-law farming on the Bergstrom Ranch.

 Mike loved to take part in all of his kids’ and grandkids’ activities. Whether it was going to track, football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, softball or baseball games, music programs or other school events, he didn’t miss a beat and you could be guaranteed to see his big infectious smile. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He was so proud of all their accomplishments.

 Mike was a member of Blabon Lutheran and Redeemer Lutheran Church. 

 Mike is survived by his wife of 59+ years, Nancy; 3 children: Troy Michael (Kim) Moorhead, MN; Chad Everett, Hope, ND; and Kirstin Kay (Jason) Gerhardt, Valley City, ND; 6 grandchildren: Logan Kainz, La Crosse, WI; Riley (Taylor) Gerhardt, Grand Forks, ND; Tanner Kainz, Fargo, ND; Gavin Gerhardt, Valley City, ND; McKenzie Kainz, Winona, MN; and Addison Gerhardt, Valley City, ND. Siblings: Betty Ewing, Fargo, ND; Edward Kainz, Hope, ND; Marlys (Jim) Jacobson, Finley, ND; and Patricia (Larry) Satrom, West Fargo, ND. In-laws: Marcia Mitzel, Davenport, IA; Jan Bergstrom, Mayville, ND; Fay Kainz, Weaver, AL and Leroy Jacobsen, Hope, ND; and Aunt Doreen Bistis, Hermantown, MN.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Bonnie (Everett) Skinner; Robert (Janet) Kainz; Clarence Kainz; and Bertha Jacobsen. In-laws: Jim Ewing; Harold Armstrong; Marj Kainz; Gary (LinDa) Bergstrom; Linda (Ken) Jacobsen; Roger Bergstrom; Benny Bergstrom; Balzer Mitzel; and several aunts and uncles.

 Visitation will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 4:00 pm till 5:00 pm in the Hope American Legion, Hope, ND followed by a funeral service will be at 5:00 pm. Interment will be in the Hope Cemetery, Hope, ND.

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