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“Chumley” Judd, 61, entered into eternal life May 9, 2015, suffering a heart attack while at dialysis surrounded by his “Angels”, “Big Red” and his “little buddy” Amara. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Thursday May 14, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City with Msgr. Dennis Skonseng, celebrant. Visitation will be from 5 PM until 7 PM Wednesday with a Prayer Service beginning at 7 PM at St. Catherine’s Church. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery.
George was born October 3, 1953 in Madison, WI to George D. and Mary Belle (Brown) Judd. During his early years the family lived in Stoughton, WI; Oakes, ND; Hecla, SD; Trenton, ND; and in 1962 moved to Williston, ND. George graduated from Williston High School in 1971. He attended Valley City State for 1 year, returning to Williston where he worked for Doeden Construction for a couple of years. He returned to Valley City State in the fall of 1974 where he met his future wife, Sue Kunert. George and Sue were married at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo, ND on July 24, 1976. He graduated from Valley City State in the spring of 1979. In the fall of 1979 they moved to Alexander, ND where George taught school and coached football for two winning seasons. His teaching and coaching took them to Garrison, ND in 1981 and then to Richardton, ND in 1989. In 1991, George returned to Valley City State to become an Athletic Trainer. George started his Athletic Training career in the spring in 1994 in Thief River Falls, MN. In 1997 they moved to Dickinson, ND. They moved back to Valley City in 1998 where George taught and worked as an athletic trainer for VCSU. He received a Masters degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from NDSU in 2001. He continued to work for Valley City State until his disability forced an early retirement in 2008.
George was a very involved Dad, and his girls were his world. He ruled with an iron fist and a marshmallow heart. George loved to hunt, play golf and go camping with his family. They also enjoyed games and cards, especially pinochle and cribbage. George’s spare time since retirement was filled with family time too. He loved attending his grandchildren’s activities. Going to the park with his grandkids, bonfires and cookouts in the backyard. Going to the Viking room, George on his scooter and Tyana and Amara on their bikes.
George was a great friend, a coach, a teacher and a mentor to many. He had a nickname for everyone. He was extremely funny, with a quick wit that always made you laugh. He had an opinion on everything; which he was always willing to share with you.
George “the Diplomat” was a member of EBC Fraternity, Knights of Columbus, and while in Richardton, a volunteer fireman.
George is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sue “Kunabear”, three daughters: Angie “Pangie” (Steve Stavenes) Judd of Gardner, ND, Christina “Kissyface” Judd of Valley City, ND, and Elizabeth “Lizard” Judd of Lakewood, OH; four “little monkeys”, granddaughters Tyana and Amara Judd of Valley City, ND and adopted grandchildren Katelyn and Ethan Stavenes of Gardner, ND; a brother, Joe Judd of Alexandria, MN; brother-in-law John (Carmen) Kunert of Walcott, ND; two sisters-in-law, Anne (Gary) Vanic of Moreland Hills, OH, and Mary (David) Kurtenbach of Mooreton, ND; a niece, Susie Kunert of Fargo, ND and three nephews, JD and Michael Kunert of Walcott, ND, and Matt Vanic of Twin Falls, ID; and many cousins.
George was proceeded in death by his parents George and Mary Belle, infant sister Debbie, and father and mother-in-law Jack and Billie Kunert.
George will be missed by all, especially Cheuii, his Irish Wolfhound.
“Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand”
An online guest book is available at lerudschuldt.com.