Service Information
Matthew K. Ostlund, age 53, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home.
Memorial Service will be March 28, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota, with interment at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Matthew “Matt” Kevin Ostlund was born on January 23, 1973, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Jeanette Gunnerson (Harris) and Kevin Ostlund. Matt was baptized at Gethsemane Lutheran in Dassel, Minnesota, and was confirmed in his faith at Our Savior's Lutheran in Hutchinson. He attended Our Savior's Lutheran School for his primary education. While he was there, he made some life-long friends, including his best friend, Brandon Berwald, of Hutchinson. He received his high school education in Hutchinson and Annandale, Minnesota, graduating from Annandale High School in 1991. Matt began his post-secondary education at Northwestern University in St Paul, Minnesota, and earned his Bachelor's degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, majoring in Church Music. He was very proud of his college education and gained many life-long contacts and friends while studying.
Matt worked remotely with Resound Hearing Aids from his residence in Newcastle, Wyoming. He had a love for all things musical, just like his Grandpa Jim. Matt enjoyed playing piano and any number of stringed instruments, and taught piano to many students. He also enjoyed playing cards, exploring video game communities and tactics, and programming. Matt particularly enjoyed preparing meals for friends and family.
Matt was the kind of person who kept track of his friends and family better than most. He had a big heart and wanted those who were acquainted with him to know that they were loved and appreciated. Matt loved the Lord and was active in church music and in many church gatherings.
Matt passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence in Newcastle, at the age of 53.
Matt is survived by his:
Grandmothers, Shirley Ostlund of Dassel, MN,
Donna “June” Gifford of Willmar, MN,
Mary Gunnerson of Annandale, MN;
Mother and Stepfather, Jan and Jim Gunnerson of Annandale, MN;
Father and Stepmother, Kevin and Karen Ostlund of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers, Joe Ostlund and his wife, Kalli of Mound, MN;
Andy Ostlund of Brainerd, MN;
Stepsisters, Hannah Edwards and her husband, Will of Jacksonville, NC,
Sarah Keith of Jacksonville, NC,
Amy Gunnerson of Green Bay, WI;
Matt also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly in his life.
Matt is preceded in death by his Grandfathers, Jim Ostlund, LuVern “Bucky” Harris, Harry Gunnerson; Uncle, Steve Harris; and Brother-in-law, Travis Keith.
Blessed be his memory.
Memorials preferred to the provided Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/45ca3b5a9
Judy Sladek says
My sympathy to the entire Ostlund Family. I hold such high regard for your family! I know your family is just crushed by Matt’s death, specially Grandma Shirley.
Jennifer Anderson says
As far as cousin’s go Matt was my closest, in age and adventures. We spent our youth spending much time together and that continued into adulthood, later with him being a guiding light to my daughter, Phedon. I’d like to think they’re adventuring together up in heaven now. I’ll miss you, cuz.