Ormund “Ormie” N. Ostlie

Obituary

Ormund “Ormie” Norman Ostlie was born on June 5, 1942, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Ortwin and Marcella (Stenzel) Ostlie. Ormund was baptized as an infant on June 28, 1942, by Rev. Alfred Streufert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, and confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 25, 1956, by Pastor E. A. Schuett at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato, Minnesota. He received his K-6 elementary school education at First Lutheran School in Glencoe, and he attended parochial school for Grades 7 and 8 in Plato. Ormund graduated from Central High School in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, with the class of 1960.

On September 4, 1976, Ormie was united in marriage to Becky Kroells at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Hamburg, Minnesota. This was blessed with two children, Kalli and Chase. Ormie and Becky shared 47 years and 11 months of marriage.

Ormie farmed with his parents until they moved to Plato where he went on to become a cement mason. He was well known in the area for his masonry talents, particularly his craftsmanship for brick and stone fireplaces. Ormie always took pride in his work and said God gifted him his hands to create beautiful fireplaces. When he had energy in his younger years, Ormie enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, and bowling. Ormie served his community as a volunteer Fireman and First Responder for the city of Plato for over 20 years. He loved his family and watching his grandsons grow.

Ormie passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson at the age of 82 years, 2 months, and 5 days. Blessed be his memory.

Ormie is survived by his
Wife, Becky Ostlie of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Kalli Ostlie, and her husband, Chris Taaffe, of Prior Lake, MN;
Son, Chase Ostlie, and his wife, Nicole, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandsons, Luke and Lex Ostlie;
Step grandson,  Christian Taaffe;
Sisters, Joyce Ostlie of Roseville, MN, Carmen Mulder and her husband, James, of Roseville, MN;
Brother, Michael Ostlie and his wife, Joy, of Woodville, WI;
Sisters-in-law, Sandra Kroells of Norwood Young America, MN, Tammy Myhrwold and her husband, James, of Sartell, MN;
Brothers-in-law, Terrance Kroells of Chanhassen, MN, Darcy Kroells and his wife, Mary, of Green Isle, MN;
Nephews, Bryce Kroells, Neal Kroells, Ezra (April) Ostlie and their, son, Adler, Kaleb (Grace) Myhrwold, Alex Mulder;
Nieces, Emma Ostlie and Meleah Myhrwold;
Other Relatives and Friends.

Ormie was preceded in death by his parents, Ortwin and Marcella Ostlie; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Milton and Lyla Kroells; Grandparents; and Brother-in-law, Gary Schwirtz.