Gerald Kuster

Lloyd Gerald Kuster, 90 of Reynolds, ND died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND.

Gerald was born on February 10, 1935, the son of Walter and Anna (Syverson) Kuster on the family farm in rural Reynolds, ND. Gerald graduated from Reynolds High School in 1953. He was united in marriage to Arla Mae Nelson on April 16, 1955, at Stjordalen Lutheran Church in rural Reynolds, ND. They made their home on the Kuster family farm.

Gerald farmed his entire life; he was the definition of what a farmer is. Together he and Arla raised their seven children on the farm. Gerald received the Outstanding Young Farmer Award presented by the Grand Forks Jaycees in 1969. Even though farm life tends to be busy, Gerald always found time for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attending school activities, sporting events and other family functions.

Gerald served on multiple boards over the years. He helped create the Grand Forks-Trail Water Users Inc., was their first president from 1969 - 1980 and was their director from 1980 - 1982. He helped found and served as chairman for 16 years on the Central Valley Bean Co-op Board in Buxton, ND. He was also on the Americus Township Board (57 years), Farmers Union Co-op of Grand Forks (Chairman of the Board - 30 years), and Reynolds Co-op Elevators. He was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and Trinity Free Lutheran Church where he served as Deacon for many years.

Gerald enjoyed time at his lake home on Maple Lake. He cherished the time spent with his family.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Arla Mae Kuster of Reynolds, ND; children, Lloyd (Linda) Kuster of Grand Forks, ND, Lenore (Mark) Stevens of Mooreton, ND, Loren (Pam) Kuster of Reynolds, ND, Dr. Lori (Rick) Sondrol of Grand Forks, ND, Lisa (Rick) Bohm of Grand Forks, ND and Leroy (Mary Lou) Kuster of Reynolds, ND; son-in-law, Calvin Klamm of Grand Forks, ND; seventeen grandchildren, Nichole (Joe) Ulrich, Luke (Sarah) Kuster, Justin (Kelsey) Kuster, Tyler (Naomi) Kuster, Trisha (Lyle) Levery, Tyson Stevens, Trevor (Mallory Carlson) Stevens, Michael Klamm, Kris (Jessie) Kuster, Katie (Chris) Andree, Megan (Brian) Verley, Jadyn Sondrol, Jasmine Sondrol, Kelsey (Ben) Jones, Kendra Bohm, Lynnae Kuster and Kayla Kuster; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Kuster Jr of Greeley, CO and sister, Geraldine (Ron) McMenamy of Venice, FL; numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Linda Klamm, two brothers, Warren “Bud” Kuster and Myron Kuster.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) or to the charity of your choice.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Trinity Free Lutheran Church, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Interment: Americus Cemetery, Reynolds, ND.