Son of Sandy’s Donuts founder who grew the business to regional staple dies

Mark Ostlund serves a donut and coffee from a Sandy's Donuts van in this undated photo. (Contributed/Sandy's Donuts) WEST FARGO (KFGO) — The son of the founder of Sandy’s Donuts and the company’s former CEO Mark Ostlund has died. He was 62. His son, Jeff Ostlund, says Mark died unexpectedly this week from health complications. He was the son of Sandy and Donna, who founded the regional staple in 1983 in West Fargo. Mark Ostlund took over the business in 2002, becoming its CEO. Jeff Ostlund took over from his dad in 2022. Mark’s role was significantly reduced, but he remained a co-owner of the bakery. Jeff said on the company’s social media staff are grieving the loss. He described his father as a grandfather, visionary, and friend. Hundreds shared their condolences and memories of Mark on the Facebook post. Many shared their love for Mark’s kindness, dedication, and generosity. Under Mark’s leadership, Sandy’s expanded significantly. A second location opened on Broadway in downtown Fargo in 2014. A third location opened in the Osgood neighborhood on 45th Street South in Fargo in 2019. The bakery also delivers fresh donuts daily to gas stations and stores across the region.