Rev. Dr. Joel Mark Flugstad, 73, of Oklahoma City passed away on the evening of October 15, 2020. Joel was born on July 10, 1947 in Madison, WI to Kenneth and Marian Flugstad. Following his graduation from Wartburg Theological Seminary (M. Div.) and ordination in 1973, Joel lived out his calling as a Lutheran minister across several parishes in the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, he met his wife, Lenita, and they were married on April 1, 1978. Joel was a passionate student of Biblical scripture opting for deep meditation on the original Hebrew and Greek texts. Joel received a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Seminary in 1987 and authored several daily devotional books and a memoir about his missionary work in Brazil. He was also a connoisseur of liturgical music and had an extensive hymnal collection. Joels love of music allowed him to teach himself to play the piano and guitar while also creating original music for the singing of Psalms in English and Portuguese. He was known for his dry sense of humor, sharp intellect and otherworldly patience and compassion. Joel was preceded in death by his son, Abraham, parents, Kenneth and Marian, and brother, Myron. He is survived by his wife, Lenita and sons, Jonathan and wife Anahita, and James and wife Erin. Public visitation will be Sunday, 1-9pm at Mercer-Adams. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 10:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church with interment in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, designated to Lutheran World Relief. . Funeral Service Trinity Lutheran Church Monday, October 19, 2020 10:00 AM 5701 S. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73119 There will be public visitation on Sunday, October 18, 1-9pm at Mercer-Adams