Charles Sundstrom

Charles “Chuck” Sundstrom was born July 19, 1930 in Beresford, South Dakota to Arthur and Julia (Jonnes) Sundstrom. He died August 31, 2026 in Sioux Falls at the age of 96 years.

Chuck was raised and educated in Beresford and baptized and confirmed at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church. He graduated with the Beresford High School class of 1948. He married Patricia Anderson August 19, 1951 at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Alcester. Chuck served honorably in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1951-1955. He worked for John Deere in Wichita, KS for several years in sales recruitment.

Returning to South Dakota he attended and graduated from USD in Vermillion with a BA Degree. He worked his career selling men’s apparel at Wheeler Anderson Store in Alcester; spending many days traveling as a salesman.

Chuck was active in developing Alcester as a community; he was a charter board member of the Morningside Manor and chairman for both the Alcester and South Dakota Centennial books. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a 70+ year member of the American Legion Post 86 and a member at Nathanael Lutheran Church since 1946. Chuck enjoyed playing golf and cards, gardening and reading, but mostly spending free time with his children.

Grateful for having shared his life is his wife of 75 years, Pat; three daughters, Karla Peterson, Mary Sundstrom and Amy Sundstrom; two granddaughters, Kaija Peterson (Jeff Keenan) and Natalie Peterson; and two grandchildren, Kimber and Ayden. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Burdette (Lois) Sundstrom; two sisters, Ramona (LaVain) Blumer and Ardell (Wayne) Hagen; and a son-in-law, David Peterson.

Memorial services will be 2PM Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Nathanael Lutheran Church, 209 Dakota Street, Alcster, SD 57001 with visitation one hour prior to the service. The family requests memorials to Nathanael Lutheran Endowment Fund.