Sandy’s Donuts Leader Mark Ostlund Dies at 62

Mark Ostlund, longtime leader and co-owner of Sandy’s Donuts, has died unexpectedly at 62 from health complications. The son of founders Sandy and Donna Ostlund, he joined the West Fargo business shortly after it opened in 1983 and later became CEO, taking over in 2002. Under his leadership, the bakery expanded with Fargo locations and grew into a regional operation; his son Jeff succeeded him as CEO in 2022, while Mark remained a co-owner. The family and business are mourning his loss and have invited customers, employees and community members to share memories of him.