Kurt Matthew Belgum

Kurt Matthew Belgum, 69, passed away surrounded by family on October 16, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Born on November 29, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to David and Kathie Belgum, Kurt spent most of his childhood and teen years in Iowa City where he honed his skills as a golfer and tennis player. He graduated from Luther College, in Decorah, Iowa, where he met his wife, Gretchen (Andersen) Belgum. Following graduate school in Madison, Wisconsin, and teaching high school English in Preston, Minnesota, Kurt accepted a teaching position at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Language Institute.

He is survived by his wife, son and daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law, 2 grandchildren, brother, sister and mother.

At the request of the family, there will be no funeral service. A private celebration of life will be held for close family and friends. Donations in his memory can be made to the Intown Cares pantry: intowncares.org/give.