David Stene, 65, of Sioux Falls, SD died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD.  Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Roseni Lutheran Church, Beresford, SD.  David's family will be present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Monday, September 11, 2017 at the church, followed by a prayer service at 7:00 PM.   David has requested that his body be donated to USD School of Medicine.

David Allen Stene was born November 20, 1951 in Hawarden, IA to John "Jack" and Norma (Wetrosky) Stene.  He grew up on the family farm.  He graduated from Beresford High School in 1970 and was active in 4-H, FFA, football, wrestling and track.  He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of South Dakota.  David married Deborah Dirckx on October 6, 1990 in Marshall, MN.  They were blessed with their three daughters: Daniele, Delanie and Dalee.

David began working with his father, Jack, in the commodities business in Sioux City, IA.  After, he worked at several commodity offices before starting his own office, David Stene Commodities, in conjunction with Dakota Ag Marketing.  Work wasn't work to David; he truly lived his business, keeping a close eye on the markets.  He faithfully attended his girls' activities, but would head back to the office as soon as he could.  He enjoyed hunting, caring for his lawn, raising his puppies,  and he especially enjoyed watching sports on TV.

David is survived by his wife, Deb, Sioux Falls, SD; daughters, Daniele Stene and her fiancé, Trentin Kooima, Delanie Stene and Dalee Stene, all of Sioux Falls, SD; his mother, Norma Stene, Beresford, SD; two brothers, Mike Stene and his wife, Patti, Shawnee, KS, and their children, Stacy Wofford and her husband, Brandon, and their children, Gavin, Mya and Savanna, Shawn Stene and his wife, Courtney and Derek Stene and  Jim Stene and his wife, Mary, Lenexa, KS, and their two children, Carly Bullinger and her husband, Blake, and their son, Luke, and Dalton Stene; his sisters-in-law, Sharon Babel and her husband, Jim, and their two sons, Nick and Sonny Fite, Paulette Dero and her husband, Pat, and their two children, Sarah Blagdon and Jed Normann, Becky Smith and her husband, John, and their two children, Ryan Smith and Kristin Tallas, and Cindy Welu and her husband, Mike, and their two children, Cody and Jenny Welu; and many other dear family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack; and his parents-in-law, Edwin and Louise Dirckx.

David's family wishes to thank you for all of your love, prayers and support during this difficult time.  May God bless you and your families.