Joshua John Kainz, 36, from Ft. Pierre S.D. passed away unexpectedly while residing in Beulah, North Dakota.

Josh was born in Hot Springs, SD February 18 ^th , 1986. He graduated in 2006, from Stanley County Highschool in Ft. Pierre, SD, GO BIG BUFFS!! Josh worked as a scaffolder and blasting and worked his way up to foreman. Josh loved his music and would express himself through what he was listening to that day. He loved to golf and play pool any chance he got and was an avid Broncos fan. Josh loved to dance and sing. He was told a few times he sounded like Josh Turner, so you could imagine how big his head got when he sang. Josh loved taking his sons fishing no matter what kind of weather was going on that day. He would be so proud of his little fish he caught but would always say he wanted to go back to his hometown and fish the big river. Josh had so many people that wanted to surround themselves around him, but he was more of a family man. He loved his family no matter the distance. He always brought up old memories wishing he could relive them. Josh was one of a kind. He was never a selfish person and always tried to help anyone the best he could. Josh left an impact in every person he encountered, he would always try to shed light on a dark situation no matter the time or situation, Josh would be there.

Josh is survived by his father, Shawn Kainz; mother and stepfather, Amy and Chris Stotts; identical twin, Jake Kainz and his family; daughter, Kaylee; son, Graysen; stepson, Abram; stepbrother, Harlan Stotts; maternal grandmother, Sharon Herr; paternal grandparents, Kenny and Sue Kainz; paternal grandparent Willie Bublitz; half-brother, Jordan Kainz and his family; half-sister, Kyann Kainz-Parker and her family and numerous other relatives.

Josh was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, BJ Bublitz; step-grandparent, Dale Herr; step-grandparents, Gene and Patsy Stotts and other relatives.

Joshua will be truly missed.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer, SD.

Arrangements have been placed under the care of Chamberlain McColley's Funeral Home in Custer.