Barbara Joan (Kunkel) Rostad, 62, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 in an Edina, MN hospital where she was traveling on a vacation with her family.

Barb was born on December 8th, 1955 to Lester and Ann Kunkel in Minot, ND. She grew up in Minot and graduated from Minot High School. She married her best friend, Daniel Rostad on July 5th, 1975. They recently celebrated 43 years together and have created a wonderful life with their 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren.

In 1988 they moved to Bismarck where Barb cared for and touched many young lives through her in-home daycare. In 1997 they moved to Rapid City, SD. In addition to co owning Putz N Glo (a black light miniature golf course) she was recently recognized for 15 years of service at The Black Hills Children's Home Society where she was a child care counselor. Her hard work, huge heart, and genuine passion for kids has and will continue to impact many lives! It was truly her home away from home. She will be missed by the kids and staff alike.

Barb was a very creative person and enjoyed making things for others. Everything she made, decorated, or created was sought after by many.....especially her daughters. She even passed her creativity on to some of her grandkids by teaching and helping them make gifts. Barb was an amazing Grandma to her grandchildren and will be remembered for spoiling them, giving them endless treats, spending lots of time with them, and even wrestling on the floor with them. Barb loved to travel, especially her trips to Nevada with her husband. She was such a thoughtful person who loved to give and help others. She was the kind of person that always jumped in to help no matter what the task was. She could light up any room with her infectious laugh and constant teasing. She will genuinely be missed by many.

Survivors: husband, Daniel Rostad, Rapid City, SD,

Daughters, Amanda (James) Friend, Rapid City, and their children Gavin, Parker, Andrew, & Hudson;

Marissa (Daniel) Scheurer, Rapid City, SD and their children Jackson, Jadyn, Levi, & Carly;

Danielle Rostad, Denver, CO;

Siblings Donna (Lenny) Noyes, Louisville, KY;

Rachel (Joe) Gerle, Sierra Vista, AZ;

Judy (Dwight) Holen, Minot, ND; Debra (Duane) Halvorson, Minot, ND; Dennis (Nancy) Kunkel, Lakeville, MN; Mother-in-Law Dorothy Rostad Bismarck, ND; several nieces and nephews and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lester and Ann Kunkel, her sister Kathleen Jean Kunkel, Father-in-Law Jearold G. Rostad, and Sister-in-Law Peggy (Rostad) Richter.

Her Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 7th, 2018 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Dress will be casual, and all good memories and stories are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honor to the Black Hills Children's Home Society.