Quincy Ray Kjerstad Obituary, Rapid City, SD: 38-Year-Old Dies as Family and Friends Prepare for Funeral Services
Quincy was born September 2, 1988, in Rapid City to Kent and Stephanie (Saunders) Kjerstad. His passing has left family members, friends and others who knew him preparing to gather in remembrance.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Family and friends are mourning the death of Quincy Ray Kjerstad, a 38-year-old Rapid City man whose passing was announced by Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home.
According to the official obituary, Quincy died Monday, September 14, 2026, in Rapid City.
He was born September 2, 1988, in Rapid City to Kent Kjerstad and Stephanie (Saunders) Kjerstad.
His death comes just days after his 38th birthday.
Quincy Kjerstad's Passing Confirmed
Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home has confirmed Quincy's death and announced arrangements for services honoring his life.
The funeral home's current announcement contains limited biographical information and states that a full obituary is pending.
Because additional details have not yet been released, information concerning Quincy's personal life, accomplishments and circumstances surrounding his death should not be assumed.
The official obituary does not list a cause of death.
A Life With Deep South Dakota Connections
Public records show that a Quincy R. Kjerstad had a professional connection to South Dakota's legal and law-enforcement community.
South Dakota Supreme Court records identify Quincy R. Kjerstad as an assistant attorney general who represented the state in appellate proceedings.
A South Dakota Department of Public Safety announcement also lists Quincy Kjerstad of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation among graduates of the state's 186th Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course.
These records provide additional public context associated with the name, although Quincy's full funeral-home obituary has not yet published a detailed professional biography.
Visitation and Vigil Scheduled for September 18
Family members and friends will have an opportunity to gather Friday, September 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, located at 4500 Jackson Boulevard in Rapid City.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
A vigil service will follow at 7:00 p.m. at the same church.
The gathering will provide an opportunity for those close to Quincy to come together ahead of Saturday's funeral service.
Mass of Christian Burial Scheduled for September 19
A Mass of Christian Burial for Quincy Ray Kjerstad is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Following the Mass, interment is scheduled for noon at Mount Calvary Cemetery, located at 1901 Sheridan Lake Road in Rapid City.
Those planning to attend should confirm service information with the funeral home in case arrangements change.
Remembering Quincy Ray Kjerstad
Quincy's official obituary remains brief while the family prepares a more complete account of his life.
For now, the confirmed information provides a picture of a Rapid City native whose family and loved ones are preparing to gather and remember him following his death at age 38.
As additional biographical information becomes available, the full obituary may provide further details about Quincy's life, career, relationships and contributions to his community.
Until then, care should be taken not to fill those gaps with speculation or information that has not been confirmed as belonging to the same individual.
Funeral Arrangements at a Glance
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Rapid City.
A vigil will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the church.
The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at noon at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Rapid City.
As Quincy Ray Kjerstad's family and friends prepare to say goodbye, condolences are extended to his parents, loved ones and everyone affected by his passing.
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