Kurt Tande

Kurt A. Tande, 47, New Orleans, LA formerly of Madelia, MN died October 12, 2011 at Touro Hospital, New Orleans following a courageous battle with cancer. Kurt Allen Tande was born on August 13, 1964 in Madelia to Gerald and Arla Mae (Titus) Tande. He attended Madelia High School graduating in 1982. While in school he was active in 4-H, FFA and the Minnesota Charolais Association. After graduating he attended South Dakota State University. He attended and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia. He moved to New Orleans in 1991 and surrounded himself with a wonderful group of friends and later employees when in 1997 he became the proud owner of the Olde Town Inn; which he worked tirelessly at to make it the success it is today. That is an example of the passion he had to fix up old buildings and houses. Kurt also loved to work with plants and cook, which was shown with the way the Inn was decorated and the different feasts he would personally make for his guests. He also loved to travel the USA; especially Pensicola where he had a beach house. Kurt was a loving son, an awesome brother and one really cool uncle that left us way too soon. Kurt is survived by his parents, Sisters: Wendy Tande, of Atlanta, GA and Karen (Paul) Olson along with his nephews: Austin, Cole and Ben and niece Jaden, all of Walnut Grove, MN. Other survivors include his godson: Seth Tande, special friend: Blake Miller, of New Orleans and his beloved dogs: Sophie and Shadow. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.