Leland H. Klostergaard entered into the gates of heaven on August 18, 2020. Leland (known as Nene by some) was the third son of Christ Klostergaard and Marie Klostergaard Milliken and was born October 31, 1931. He grew up on the Klostergaard family farm north of Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School in 1949.

Leland was drafted into the Army and served in Germany in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart Marjorie Tornberg in 1953 while on a weekend leave home from the service. He farmed and also owned a clothing and shoe store in Beresford. Leland was very active within his county, church and community, serving on many boards. Upon retirement, Leland and Marge moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to their kids.

Leland had a strong faith, was proud to be an American and proud of and dearly loved his family - his wife Marge; daughters, Kristy (John) Pedersen, Karen (Kevin) Graber, Vicki Oswald and Jean (Jim) Steffen. He greatly enjoyed his time with his grandchildren, sharing stories and memories, and also his knowledge and skills.  His grandchildren - Jeff (Cora) Pedersen, Laurie (Jonmichael) Martinez, Matt (fiancé Heying) Graber, Eric (Heather) Graber, Megan (Eric) Staebell, Scott (Kari) Oswald, Dan (Mckenzie) Oswald, Courtney VanZanten, Gabe Steffen and Autumn Steffen. He had a special spot in his heart for his great-grandchildren, Christian, Adelyn, Madison, Savannah, Kadin, Ellie, Aidy, Annika, James and Kit.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Harry and Corky Klostergaard and son-in-law Mark Oswald. Leland will be greatly missed by his family including his brother, Calvin (Lila) Milliken, his in-laws, many nieces and nephews and all who called him friend.

An outdoor graveside funeral service with military honors for Leland will be 10 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Nazareth Cemetery, rural Beresford (4 1/2 miles north of Beresford on 472 Ave - old 77) You are welcome to stand or bring a lawn chair. Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Friday, Aug 21, 2020 at Wass Funeral Home in Beresford.