Vivian Elvina (Stenulson) Kalstad, 96, passed away peacefully at the Black River Memorial Hospital on
Wednesday, December 27 th , 2023, after a brief illness.
Vivian was born on July 10 th , 1927, to Rudolph and Gunda (Thompson) Stenulson in Squaw Creek,
Wisconsin, where she was raised with her seven siblings. She was baptized and confirmed at the Squaw
Creek Lutheran Church and later graduated from the Squaw Creek Grade School.
In 1949, Vivian married the love of her life, Carl Kalstad, on Christmas Eve. Together the couple raised
two sons, Gary and Jerry. Vivian was a devoted mother and homemaker. A life-long member of the
Squaw Creek Lutheran Church, Vivian taught Sunday school and Bible school for many years and was a
Ladies Aide for the Squaw Creek A.L.C.W. (American Lutheran Church Women).
Vivian is predeceased by her parents, Rudolph and Gunda, her loving husband, Carl Kalstad, brothers
Richard, Gustave, Alfred, Eugene, Alvin, and Henry, and her sister Gladys.
She is survived by her two sons, Gary (Debra) Kalstad and Jerry Kalstad, grandchildren Jennifer and
Nathan, great-grandson Elijah, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 2 nd , 2024, at the Squaw Creek Lutheran Church in
Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with memorial services to follow at 11:00
a.m. Pastor Tom Olson will be officiating. Burial will be held at the Squaw Creek Lutheran Cemetery
immediately after services.