Lee Gunnard Rosenquist
August 30, 1952 ~ August 17, 2025
Lee G. Rosenquist, 72, Sioux Falls, SD, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, just days before his 73rd birthday.
An intimate family gathering to celebrate Lee’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Faith Temple Church, Sioux Falls.
Lee Gunnard Rosenquist was born on August 30, 1952, in Canistota, SD to Paul and Gertrude (Borman) Rosenquist. He grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School. After his schooling, he began his career as a welder at Sioux Steel where he worked for five years. He then moved on to work at Egger Steel where he was proud to be a boilermaker for over 30 years.
In 1979, Lee was united in marriage to Ruth Fursee. He lived a life of love and dedication to his family and friends. Lee will be remembered for his kind heart, calm spirit, and the many ways he touched the lives of those around him.
Grateful for having shared Lee’s life are his children, Bradley Rosenquist, Melissa (Chris) Kappenman, Mike Lund, Jodie (David) Otamendi, and Guy (Kelsey) Lund; grandchildren, Gavin, Joselin, Crimson, Phoenix, Chelsea, Kamryn, Morgan, Isaac, Ashalyn, Anjellica, and Alex; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Leela, and Elias; sister, Jeanine May; and nieces and nephews.
Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Rosenquist; daughter, Jessica Marco; grandson, Isaiah Rosenquist; granddaughter, Alexis Rosenquist; parents, Paul and Gertrude Rosenquist; and brother, Robert Rosenquist Sr.
The Neighborhood Watch/Assn wishes to extend our condolences to the Rosenquist family and friend in the loss of Lee. Lee was a long-time resident of Misty Glen and he will be missed.