Obituary of Kurt E. McGreal

Kurt EuGene McGreal (49) life long resident of Potlatch, and current resident St. Maries, ID died March 3, 2013 at St. Maries. Kurt was born July 31, 1963 at Moscow, ID to Jack and Sharon (Schultz) McGreal. He attended school in Potlatch and graduated from high school there with the Class of 1981. After graduation, he started his life long career in the timber industry. He worked for Phil Fleener Logging, Walter B. Scott and Son's Logging and Hansen Logging (for 26 years). He then worked for Bennett Lumber and finally at Stimson Mill until his passing. Kurt married Mary Minier on May 1, 2010 at Coeur d' Alene, ID. They made their home at St. Maries. Kurt was an avid outdoorsman. He loved nothing more than to be in the woods, hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He's remembered as a family man with a love for life. Kurt is survived by his wife Mary McGreal of St. Maries. His mother Sharon McGreal and her companion Paul Bunney of Princeton, ID. daughter and son-in-law Holly and Dusty Leis of North Dakota, his son Jordan McGreal of Pullman, WA. Also surviving are his step-children Nicholas Gallagher of St. Maries , Randy Gallagher of Fernwood and Chandra Renner of St. Maries. Kurt is also survived by sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Tom Westacott of Garfield, WA and brothers and sister-in-laws Kent and Dana McGreal of Harvard, ID, Kelly and Candi McGreal of Potlatch, ID, Keith and Heidi McGreal of Fernwood, ID. Also surviving are two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Jack P. McGreal. A Celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Princeton Nazarene Church, State Hwy 6 So., Princeton, ID. with Rev. Kathy Kramer officiating. A gathering of family and friends will follow services at the church. His ashes will be placed at the Potlatch City Cemetery directly after the services. The family suggests memorials to the St. Joe Cycle Club c/o Kristen Compton or Dale Hill at Wells Fargo Bank 729 Main Ave. St. Maries, ID 83861. Read Kurt McGreal's Obituary and Guestbook on www.hodgefuneralhome.com.