Richard Kjensrud Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Kjensrud of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, who passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Kjensrud to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellert Norton Kjensrud and Julia Kjensrud Oen (Groven); his stepfather Harry Oen; his parent-in-law Bendick (Bernice Vatsaas); and his siblings-in-law, Bendick Jr. Vatsaas (Lou), Jerry Vatsaas (Juanita), Duane Vatsaas (Pauline) and Inga Kennedy (Jim).
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Kjensrud (Vatsaas); his children, Karen Dvergsten (Kurt), Tim Kjensrud (Andrea) and Eric Kjensrud (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Duane Erickson, Dustin Erickson (Liz), Danica Marana (Joe), Vanessa Thompson (Max), Kathleen Kjensrud (Sean Paine), Heather Kjensrud and Logan Dvergsten (Johanna); his great grandchildren, Merritt, Will, Hallie and Henley Marana; his grandchildren, Rowen, Brooks, Tate Thompson, Breanna Kjensrud, Portia, Hudson Merck, Hunter Hensrud, Camden and Baby Boy Dvergsten; his siblings, Carol Dahl (Bob), Christine Howes (Marty), Julie Kroenig (Dick), Gary Oen (Jean), Jo Carpenter (Les) and Jan Oen (Don Thompson); and his sister-in-law JoAnn Offerdahl (Delray). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriner's Children's Hospital or HIA Hospice.
