Carmen 'Ace' Olstad, 78, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away Sunday, July, 19, 2009 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD.

Ace was born in Roberts County, SD, on July 8, 1931 to Berger and Mae (Selvig) Olstad. He attended school at Hart #3 in rural Roberts County and the Sisseton High School.

He married Mavis Gillis on June 23, 1956, at the United Churches in Hot Springs. He worked road construction and route deliveries until 1967 when he purchased the Culligan Water Conditioning dealership in Hot Springs, which he still has in partnership with his wife and son.

Throughout his life Ace was active in Boy Scouts, fishing, hunting, and Bison Boosters with his sons. He also enjoyed golfing at the Southern Hills Golf Course. He was a member of the United Churches in Hot Springs and a life member of Elks Lodge #1751 where he was treasurer for many years. For eight years he also served on the Hot Springs City Council.

Ace is survived by his wife, Mavis, of Hot Springs; three sons, Don and wife Cathy Olstad of Hot Springs; Dan and wife Darcy Olstad of Farmington, MN; Rich and wife April Olstad of Hot Springs; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Jody, Chad, Neil, Scott, Caroline, Rylee and Rachil; one great grandchild Madelyn (daughter of Jody and Shaye Melton). He is also survived by two sisters, Irma and husband Gene Cornelius of Watertown, SD; Marlys and husband Darrel Nelson of Naples, FL; two stepbrothers, Vern Benson of Vermillion, SD; John and his wife Connie Benson of Hot Springs; father-in-law, Everett Gillis of Hot Springs as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at the United Churches in Hot Springs with Pastor Morris Nelson officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

A memorial has been established in Ace's name.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of McColley's Chapel of the Hills in Hot Springs, SD. Written condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.