Kyle Leslie Martinsen, 37, passed away as the result of an accident on June 22, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at 7PM, July 8 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, SD, with visitation beginning 1 hour prior to the service.  wassfuneralhome.com

Kyle was born June 27, 1983 in Viborg, SD to Kirk and Sandra (Lawrenson) Martinsen.  He attended Beresford Public School graduating in 2001.  Throughout high school and after graduation, he worked for his dad at Kirk's Electric until 2007.  He worked for Quality Park for several years then currently at Prinsco.

Kyle married Jessica Ruter on March 23, 2012. He was a fantastic cook. Living with us he made most all of the meals. He was a history buff and loved reading about WWII and the Civil war.  He loved old tractors, old "Mopar" cars and his collection of vintage items.  His dream was to build a race car and race with his dad and brothers.  Kyle had a great voice and following high school, he and his brother, Matt, and friends formed a band, Sidetrakked.  They played together for about 5 years.  Recently Kyle and Matt began playing together again and wanted to play locally.

Kyle is survived by his wife, Jessica; 4 children, Tristan, Emma, Eli and step-son, James; his parents, Kirk and Sandy, Beresford, SD; 2 brothers, Joshua (Stefany) Martinsen, Tea, SD and Matthew (Kelsey) Martinsen, Beresford, SD; grandmother, Arlene Lundquist, Beresford, SD; nieces and nephew, Marissa (Andrew) Becker, Masen Martinsen, Kenadie Martinsen, and baby Martinsen, due in September; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Duane Martinsen, L.L. (Tiny) Lawrenson, Mildred Lawrenson, and his step-grandfather, Ollie Lundquist.