McKinnon "Mick" Leonard Ostby

About Mick

McKinnon “Mick” Leonard Ostby, 71, of Bemidji, MN died Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

He was born July 8, 1951, in International Falls, MN, the son of McKinnon A. Ostby and Ruth Kenny. He was raised and educated in International Falls.

He joined the US Air Force in 1970, and served overseas for 11 months. He was Honorably Discharged in 1972, and returned to International Falls. Over the years he lived in various locations in Northern Minnesota, working in the Forestry and Construction Industries. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, planting a vegetable garden, woodburning, and playing guitar.

He is survived by his: Sons, Michael Campbell,

Clifford Ostby,

Daughters, Michelle Ostby,

Andrea McCusker,

Sisters, Kathleen (Wilfred) Carriveau,

Karey Lyon,

Brothers, Conrad Larson,

David Ostby,

Grandchildren: Cyris Balcer, Dylan Balcer, Darquise Campbell, Makkia McCusker, Cade McCusker, Caleb Pletsch, Makaylah Lucek, Marae Copiskey, Kody Baumann, and multiple great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents McKinnon Ostby, Ruth and Arnt Thompson, wife Karla Ostby, brothers Richard Ostby, William Larson, and son Nicholas Ostby.

memorial service

Memorial Services are pending

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home