FARGO (KFGO) – Dr. Tom Strinden, the husband of North Dakota Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, has died after a nearly year-and-a-half long battle with brain cancer.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong says Strinden died Sunday at his lake home surrounded by his family. Armstrong says Strinden fought cancer the same way he lived his life – with an unshakable faith in his savior Jesus Christ and an unwavering commitment to family.
“Tom was Michelle’s biggest fan, encouraging her to enter public service and supporting her journey to the Legislature and lieutenant governor’s office,” Armstrong says. “Even after his cancer diagnosis and initial surgery, he returned to his work as a gifted eye surgeon who cared deeply about his patients and improving their quality of life. From coaching and supporting hockey programs to hunting and fishing with his kids, to making regular medical mission trips around the globe, Tom lived life to the fullest – with the happiness of others always his top priority. Our hearts go out to Michelle, Jacob, Joe, Ben, Sarah, and the entire Strinden and Strecker families. We ask all North Dakotans to pray for them as they grieve this enormous loss.”
Strinden was a partner with Bagen Strinden Vision in Fargo and the son of former North Dakota House Majority Leader Earl Strinden. He is survived by the lieutenant governor and their children Jacob, Joe, Ben, and Sarah.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Strinden was 63.
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