Timothy Arthur Kirk, 60, of Pringle, SD passed away on December 20th, 2023 at his ranch in Pringle.
Timothy "Art" Kirk was born on March 4th, 1963 to Thomas Kirk and Mary Kirk (Marrs) in Hot Springs South
Dakota. Art attended school in Pringle, and Custer, and graduated from Custer High School in 1981.
Art attended welding school in Casper, WY, and went on to work at Kirk Welding in Tracy, California. He was
there a little over a year. Art continued his welding career working for various companies such as Hills
Material RCSD and Summit Construction.

In the year 1993, Art met Amy Claire Studt in Pringle, SD. They got married in Pringle on June 11th 1994. Art
and Amy had two children together, Arthur "Myles", and Renee. Art and Amy spent 25 years together raising
their two kids on the ranch in Pringle.

Art was a busy man as he spent his days raising his two children, running his ranch, and working for BNSF as a
conductor. Despite his busy lifestyle, Art made time for his family and friends as much as he could. He
enjoyed checking, watering, and feeding his cows with the company of his family and dog.

Art was passionate about his ranch, and fixing it up to make it the very best it could be. He was truly one of a
kind, with a sense of humor that could make everyone in the room laugh hysterically. Art enjoyed a variety of
projects, including welding unique décor pieces and putting them up for display in and around his home, and
giving them away to friends and family. One of Art's most favorite projects was building his home-made hot
rod, which coined the term "rat-rod". He enjoyed giving rides to his family and neighbors and showing off his
creation. Branding time (in the spring) was one of his favorite times, and he enjoyed being around his
neighbors and friends.

In the year 2014, Art retired from BNSF Railway so he could focus on his ranch and spending time with his
children as they entered adulthood. Art's full-time retirement began in the year 2019, and he remained on
the ranch that was passed down through many generations of his family. During his retirement Art enjoyed
seeing his kids and family, chatting with his friends and neighbors, and spending time with his beloved dog,
Walter.

Art was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Marvin Kirk, and both his maternal, and paternal
grandparents.

He is survived by his two kids, Myles (Heidi) Kirk, and Renee (Hunter) Hegdahl, his mother Mary (Larry) Marrs,
and his siblings Sheryl (Joeseph) Applegarth, Susan Cooper, Dan (Linda) Kirk, nieces, Katie Kirk and Kelly Kirk,
and former wife Amy Kirk. He is also survived by many amazing friends and neighbors who have known Art
for decades and were always there to help when needed.

Services will be held at the Pringle Methodist Church on January 6th at 11:00 am with a gravesite memorial.
This will be followed by a lunch and potluck to celebrate his life at the Pringle Fire Hall. All are welcome to
attend and remember Art, and encouraged to bring a dish to share if you are able.