He will always be remembered as a hard-working, thrill seeking, loving partner, father, papa, and friend to all that knew and loved him. He was born on February 9th,1956 in Great Falls, Montana to Matt “Pete” and Lois Kjelsrud.
Eric was Vice President at C. Morgen Masonry Inc. and was a master at his craft. He loved to work on anything with an engine, start a million side projects (and maybe finish), and had a solution to every problem he came across. He was a jack of all trades and a master of all.
Eric is survived by his partner Mary Kjelsrud of Thornton, CO; daughter Jennifer Lapek and son-in-law Brandan Lapek of Thornton, CO; son Ryan Kjelsrud of Lafayette, IN; daughter Allison Kjelsrud of Thornton, CO; grandchildren Rachel and Gavin of Thornton, CO; brother Gary Kjelsrud and sister-in-law Barbara of Great Falls, MT; sister Karla Lindstrom and her husband Eric of Shingle Springs, CA; nieces Chelsea and Lindsay; and a lifetime of special friends. He was preceded in death by parents Matt “Pete” Kjelsrud Jr and Lois Kjelsrud, and brother Mark Kjelsrud.
A celebration of life will be held at 10am on August, 24th, 2022, at Olinger Highland Mortuary
Heritage Hall (10201 Grant St Thornton, CO 80233) with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in his name.
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