David Edward Koehmstedt

David Edward Koehmstedt, the son of the late Edward and Tillie (Hiltner) Koehmstedt, was born on August 7, 1943, in Fargo, ND. He attended school and grew to manhood in Wales, ND, and was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. David enlisted in the U.S. Army in July of 1963 and served until September of 1966. Following discharge, he returned to Wales and on February 16, 1968, was united in marriage to Charlotte Long in Sisseton, SD. Since their marriage, the couple has resided on the present farm in Marshall County near Strathcona, MN. In addition too farming, David was employed at Polaris Industries in Roseau for 20 years. He was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church in Middle River and of the Men’s Club. He was also a member of the Middle River American Legion Post #444, the Legion Riders, Minnesota Patriot Guard and served as a 4-H Leader. He had been in failing health for the past 4 years and passed away at his home under the care of family and hospice on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 26 days.

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, 5 children: Tracey (“Punky”) Olson, of Warren, MN; David, Jr. (Stephanie), of Gray Summit, MO; Richard, of Strathcona; Daniel (Amy), of Loveland, CO; and Kimberly of Mosinee, WI; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Ellen (Morgan) Huset, Grand Forks, ND and Lavonna (Jim) Bailey, Littleton, CO; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister: MaryAnn; 2 grandsons: Jeremy and Chris; and great-granddaughter: Emma.

His Celebration of life was held Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River, MN. Arrangements were with Collins Funeral Homes.