Glenn Marvin Stensby
August 30, 1944 - February 04, 2024
Obituary
BLUE MOUNDS - Glenn Marvin Stensby, age 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 30, 1944, in Madison, Wis., the son of Marvin and Helen Stensby. He married Sandra (Pitts) on June 14, 1969, in San Diego, Calif.
Glenn grew up in the small town of Daleyville, Wis., and graduated from Mount Horeb High School where he lettered in track and football and was awarded most valuable player in football. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1964 and served for five years. Glenn was a Vietnam Veteran and was proud of his service to his country. He was a proud member of the VFW Post No. 9511 where he served as its commander for over 22 years. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Vietnam Vets Chapter IV.
Glenn and his brother and best friend, Steve, owned and operated Stensby Construction for six years. Glenn owned and operated The Moundview Group home from 1984 to 2005 providing a home for adults with cognitive disabilities while still doing the carpentry work he so loved.
Glenn and Sandy loved being snowbirds in Biloxi, Miss., every winter where he could fish every day and go to the many casinos in the area.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandy; three daughters who were the loves of his life, Shanna Amble, Stacy (Mike) Leverenz and Sarah Frosch; five grandchildren, Cheyenne Fotes, Katie Leverenz, Shelby Amble, Ian and Wyatt Frosch; two sisters, Violet Konrad and Carol (Al) Antonson; and his brother, Steve (Joan) Stensby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Helen Stensby; a sister, Grace Gerber; and a brother-in-law, John Konrad.
A funeral service will be held at PERRY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1057 WI-78 County Trunk, Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A celebration of life will be held at VFW POST NO. 9511, 2787 Erbe Road, Blue Mounds, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Memorials may be gifted in Glenn’s name to Badger Honor Flight or any other veterans organizations.
A special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare who took such good care of Glenn and his family during his short time with them.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077