Derris B. Stafslien Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Derris B. Stafslien of Minot, North Dakota, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derris B. Stafslien to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Stafslien and Mabel Stafslien (Nygaard); his siblings, Myron Stafslien (Doris), James "Jim" Stafslien, Pearl Hackett (Ben) and Twyla Erb (LeRoy "Ole"); and his in-laws, Gordon Smith, Bob Starleaf (Joanne) and Dick Starleaf.
He is survived by: his wife Lois Starleaf; his children, Jerry Stafslien (Debbie) and Jody Schmidt (Marvin); his grandchildren, Shane Stafslien, AJ Stafslien, Jason Stafslien (Laura), Travis Schmidt (Hayley) and Tracy Chaney (Logan); his great grandchildren, Kyler Stafslien, Camden Stafslien, Harper Stafslien, Leighton Stafslien, Reagan Stafslien, Natalie Stafslien, Isabelle Stafslien, Casen Schmidt, Crew Schmidt, Ryker Chaney and Cadence Chaney; and his sisters-in-law, Kay Stafslien, IdaMae Smith and Mary Starleaf.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 25th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home (21 3rd Ave SW, Minot, ND 58701). A funeral service was held on Monday, January 26th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Christ Lutheran Church (502 17th St NW, Minot, ND 58703).
