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Walter Alan Norgard Obituary

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Walter Alan Norgard

Minot, ND

June 27, 1930 - June 1, 2020

Walter Alan Norgard Obituary

Walter Norgard, 89, Minot, ND, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, in a Minot hospital. Walter Alan Norgard was born June 27, 1930, the son of Clarence and Nora Norgard, in Hartland, ND. He was raised and educated in Hartland. Walter enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 29, 1950. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged November 16, 1953. Walter married Delores Evenson on August 1, 1954 at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot, ND. They moved to Kenmare, ND in 1966 and made their home there for 40 years, raising their 4 children: Debra, Ranae, Wanda and Wayne. The couple moved back to Minot in 2016. Over the years Walter farmed on the family farm. He also worked as a TV repairman and school bus driver. He and Delores enjoyed spending 15 winters together in Arizona. He also enjoyed bowling, softball and fishing. Surviving family includes: Beloved wife, Delores Norgard; son, Wayne Norgard; daughters, Deb (Leon) Schumacher, Ranae (Laury) Hennix and Wanda Norgard (Steve Janibagian); grandchildren, Monica (Mike) Pitts, Travis (Megan) Schumacher, Kyle (Alex) Hennix, Bryce Hennix, Shonna (Marc) Garcia, Mitch Soeby and Kaylin Soeby; great-grandchildren, Ellis Pitts, Aveleen Pitts, Parker Schumacher, Tate Schumacher, Maklyn Hennix and Joslyn Garcia; sister, Sharon Haugen; brother-in-law, Gene Evenson; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Norgard, Sandy Norgard, Dawn Evenson and Arlene Maner; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Walter was preceded in death by his grandparents, Otto and Rosie Norgard; parents, Clarence and Nora Norgard; brothers, Richard Norgard, Dale Norgard, Gerald Norgard and Dennis Norgard; and sister, Shirley Beebe. Public Graveside Service: Friday, June 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, please observe social distancing. The service will be video recorded for the public to view and can be accessed by going to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw

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