Richard D. Ostrem

Winona, MN Richard D. Ostrem, 81, of Lanesboro, MN, died Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Community Memorial Hospital in Winona, MN. Richard was born September 17, 1928 in Lanesboro, MN to Adolph and Ida (Vikan) Ostrem. He attended Lanesboro High School and University of Minnesota Ag School. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served our country honorably. On March 28, 1954 Richard married Agnes Mae Schmitke. They farmed in the Lanesboro area until 1963, prior to that they lived in the Twin Cities. He was a member of Arendahl Town Board for over 20 years, and was a member and served in various positions for North Prairie Lutheran Church. He will be dearly missed. He is survived by his three children, Dwayne (Mona) Ostrem of Peterson, MN, Donna (Paul) Meints of Starkville, MS, and Gary (Patricia) Ostrem of St. Paul, MN; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two brothers, James (Ruth) Ostrem of Lanesboro, MN and David (Marlene) Ostrem of Rochester, MN; sister Dorothy Bammert of Mankato, MN; sister-in-law Kathy Ostrem of Rochester, MN; and special friend Dorothy Sorum of Winona, MN. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Ida Ostrem; wife Agnes Ostrem; and infant son Steven Ostrem. The Funeral Service for Richard will be held at 11:00am on Monday, August 9, 2010 at North Prairie Lutheran Church with the Reverend Ron Warnes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Honors being conducted by the Lanesboro American Legion. Friends may call from 4-7pm on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service - Rushford Chapel and also one hour to the service at the church on Monday. Please feel free to share a memory of Richard with his family, sign the on-line guestbook, and view his Video Tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com