Melvin Bernard Stensrud, 62, passed away March 24, 1981, at Fairview-Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota, after having been hospitalized for six weeks. He had been in declining health following a stroke in 1970. He was born April 20, 1918, in Lyon County, Minnesota, to parents, Anton and Ida (Kompelien) Stensrud. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He spent most of his adult life as an automobile mechanic. He was united in marriage August 16, 1941, to Amelia L. Stenevik. To this union, four children were born: Kevin Stensrud of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Linnae Bauer, Cold Spring, Minnesota, Jeanette Andresen, Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jeffrey Stensrud, Bloomington, Minnesota. He leaves to mourn his wife, four children and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters: Mrs. Johannes Anderson, Mrs. Selmer Erickson, Mrs. Alma Anderson, Mrs. Boyd Long, Mrs. Emery Dagel, Mrs. Arvey Dybidahl He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. IN MEMORY OF MELVIN B. STENSRUD Born April 20, 1918 ~ Passed Away March 24, 1981 Funeral Services Saturday, March 28, 1981, 2:00 p.m. Clarkfield Lutheran Church, Clarkfield, Minnesota Officiating, Rev. Larry Olson Organist, Mrs. Larry Stensrud Duet Mrs. Stanley Carlson Mrs. Howard Carlson Casket Bearers Duane Anderson, Ronald Erickson Kenneth Dagel, Steven Grengs Richard Erickson, Arden Anderson Final Resting Place Clarkfield City Cemetery Clarkfield, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota