Kent Hegstrom

Kent Hegstrom obituary, Watertown, SD

Kent Hegstrom

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Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown, SD)

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Kent Hegstrom Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Feb. 22, 2026.
Kent Hegstrom, age 74, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Pastor Sara McManus will officiate.

Visitation will be at the Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prior to services on Saturday.

Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown, SD.

Full obituary to follow.

Arrangements by Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel www.crawfordosthus.com Watertown and Hayti

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Upcoming Events

Feb

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown, SD)

Watertown, SD

Send Flowers

Feb

28

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Crawford - Osthus Funeral Chapel (Watertown)

1311 4th St NE, Watertown, SD 57201

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.