Ardien Tandberg----84, Minot, formerly of Deering, ND, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in his home.  Ardien was born on December 23, 1935, a son of John and Gladys (Stutrud) Tandberg in Three Forks, MT. He was raised in Newburg and Watford City and educated in the Deering area where he graduated from Deering High School in 1954. He furthered his education by attending Minot State University and held various jobs while beginning his farming career with his father.  On July 17, 1965, Ardien was united in marriage to Carolyn Leitzke in Glenburn, ND. They made their home on the former John Hagen farm, where together they raised their family of three daughters, Lisa, Laurel and Lynda, and farmed. Ardien also proudly owned and farmed Thursby Butte Northeast of Deering, which had rich history, and was also the namesake of the Deering School District.  Ardien was a board member of Deering Farmers Elevator, Deering Township and for 12 years served on the Deering School board. He spent over 20 years on the Soil Conservation boards for North McHenry County and was on the Deering Volunteer Fire Dept. Ardien earned the soil conservation achievement award for North McHenry County in November 1983.  He was a member of the Eagles Lodge, Moose Lodge and Charter member of the Lions Club of Glenburn, ND. Ardien was a lifelong member of Deering Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and of the Deering Senior Citizens.  Ardien loved to follow Nascar, specifically Jimmie Johnson #48. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, doing jigsaw puzzles and shooting pool.   Ardien is survived by: Wife of 55 years, Carolyn, Minot; daughters, Lisa Tandberg, Mission, KS, Laurel (Jeff) Lawson, Berthold, ND and Lynda (Roger) Opp, Deering, ND; grandchildren, John Michael (Andrena), Maria (Justin), Linda, Jennifer (Jordan), Kathryn (Matt), Landon, Brady (Shelbi), Carson (Juliette), Mikayla, Lucas (Mikaylee), Taylor (Jade), Ethan (Taylor); 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Olson, Bismarck, ND; and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Our family would like to express out heartfelt appreciation to Jim Davenport, for his loyal friendship with Dad.   Ardien was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys, mother and father-in-law, Alvin and Annie Leitzke, brothers-in-law, Milton Olson, Duane Leitzke, Harold Sauer and Richard Sauer.  Memorials are preferred to Delay the Disease Fitness Program at the Minot YMCA, PO Box 69, Minot, ND 58701 which combats the progression of Parkinson’s disease or Deering Lutheran Church.  Visitation: Monday, November 30, 2020 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. All local state and CDC health guidelines will be followed  Family Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot. All local state and CDC guidelines will be followed.  Graveside Service: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:15 pm at the Deering Cemetery, Deering, ND  The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to www.bethanylutheran.tv.