Arthur Kurokawa

Arthur Kurokawa, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Faith Home in Wolf Point, Montana. He was born in Wolf Point, Montana on November 18, 1927, the 5th of six children born to Tom Jitsujiro Kurokawa and Mary Tatsuko Imai Kurokawa. His family is very grateful to the Faith Home and its staff for the wonderful heartful care he received during his stay there.

Art attended elementary and high school in Wolf Point, graduating in 1945 where he especially enjoyed his high school football career coached by his favorite teacher and coach, Bob Lowrey. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and was inducted into service on June 19, 1946, completing Basic Training where he qualified as a sharpshooter and was the assigned to the 82nd Airborne division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina for advanced training. He was an Antitank Gun Crewman specialist, earning Parachutist and 30 caliber M1 rifle sharpshooter badges and received the World War II Victory Medal. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Art returned to Wolf Point, working at the Wolf Point Café owned by his parents, and later became joint owner with his brother James. Art later bought into and managed the City Meat Company until 1979, then worked briefly for the City of Wolf Point and successfully managed the Wolf Point Elks Club. Art completed his working career as the head cook at Wolf Point High School where he is remembered by many students who enjoyed the special hot lunch meals while they attended WPHS in the 1990s.

In 1953 Art married the love of his life, Dorothy Kluth, and together they made their home in Wolf Point where they raised their three sons, Duane, Larry, and Mark. They were married for 53 years until the passing of Dorothy on January 7, 2006, from complications related to multiple sclerosis. The entire family loved their hunting outings, mostly done in the Vida area.

Art was one of the founding fathers of Airport Club when in 1958 he and a group of golf enthusiasts carved out a golf course at its present site. About five or six of the guys would walk abreast, mowing out the prairie grass with their personal lawn mowers. This talented musician used his beautiful voice in service to his Lord singing in the 1st Presbyterian Choir for many years. He also served in church governance on the Session. Church attendance was not optional for Art and Dorothy and sons. As a community minded pillar of the community, Art served on school board beginning 1971. A regular early morning coffee crew fixture going back to the days of Sweet Shop, Wolf Point Café and Old Town Grill, Art gathered with his friends and fellow businessmen for his daily enlightenment.

Art was an avid fan of his kids and grandkids following them all over the state into his 90s to cheer them on in their extracurricular activities.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, brothers Leonard, James, and Grant, sisters Norma and June and daughter in law Tammie Kurokawa. He is survived by sons Duane (Rosie), Larry (Kim), and Mark, grandchildren Aaron, Lisa, Quinn, Keaton, Chris, Brenna and Caden, and great grandchildren Ava, Ella, and Arya.

Art was a blessing to all who knew him. If you would like to make a donation in honor of Art, please consider The Faith Home Foundation, Airport Golf Club or charity of your choice.

Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the guestbook below,