Osmund (Monty) Stensland Jr, 97, passed away Monday August 25th, 2025, at Avantara Arrowhead Senior Care, Rapid City, SD.
Monty was born on December 21st, 1927, in Camp Crook SD. He lived in Buffalo, graduated HS and attended School of Mines and Technology for 3 years before enlisting in the military. After his station in Alaska he returned to SD, graduating from University of SD as an Officer. Plans to enter the military full time were put on hold when his father passed and he and his young family returned to Buffalo to help run the family businesses.
He and his wife of 69 years, Betty, retired in the late 80’s and moved to the Black Hills.
Monty and Betty had 4 children, Barb McNabb (Eldon) Greg Stensland (Violet) Steve Stensland and Carole Wammen (Gil) 14 grandchildren and soon to be 26 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Osmund and Caroline Stensland, wife Betty, son Greg and great grandson Bradley Abrahamson.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care given Dad while in the care of Avantara. They went above and beyond to make sure he was lovingly taken care of. The entire staff has our heartfelt thank you.
As per his wishes a private family committal will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish.