John Henry Stensrud

In loving memory and forever in our hearts.

John Henry Stensrud 96 passed away peacefully November 21, 2025.

John was born in Thief River Falls Minnesota in January 3^rd 1929 to Nora and Henry Stensrud.

A proud veteran, John served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1951. He went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1955 with degree in Business and Economics.

John was hired by Western Electric and relocated to Chicago Illinois. There they welcomed three daughters, Cathy, Karen and Gail. He was then relocated to Colorado in 1965. They had two more children Jack and Jennifer.

John was a strong, and supportive father. His knowledge and guidance were the foundation of his family. He took his family on yearly vacations traveling and many camping trips. John was a simple man. He loved the peaceful environment at their lake in Minnesota where he spent his retirement years doing what he loved; fishing and chopping and stacking wood for the cold mornings.

John is survived by his wife, Helen with whom he shared a busy and wonderful life celebrating 69 years of marriage. He is also survived by his four loving children Karen, Gail, Jack and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his eldest daughter Cathy, whose memory remains cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.

Johns’ legacy continues through his grandchildren Christopher Winkelmen, and Holly Winkelman (children of Cathy), Whitney, Jake, Brandon, Rachel, Brittany, Kaitlynn, Schylar and Daxton.  He was blessed with great grandchildren, Sienna, Amelia, Cameron, Sophia and Dominic.

A memorial service will be held at Fort Logan Cemetery on December 1, 2025 at 2:00pm, Staging Area “Red”.