| Wesley Dean Robertsdahl passed away on January 8th, 2021 at Essentia Hospital. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Wesley Dean Robertsdahl was born on his family farm near Walcott ND on April 8th, 1939, to Christine (Gylland) and Eddie Robertsdahl. He attended Walcott High School and graduated in 1957. Wesley was married to Velora Thompson in June of 1973. They loved to go dancing and camping. Together, they adopted a daughter, Marie, in February of 1986. Wesley was a life-long farmer, taking over the family farm in 1966, until the late 1990’s when he and the family moved to Kindred ND. During this time, he served the community through service on the Cass Rural Water Users Board, North Pleasant Cemetery Board, Hickson Lutheran Church and Kindred Lutheran Church. He also was a member of the Sons of Norway in Fargo ND. In his well-earned retirement, Wesley was known for his gardening and landscaping around his home in Kindred. He restored two antique tractors and enjoyed making salsa from the vegetables in his garden and Norwegian desserts with his wife. He loved to be outside enjoying the blessings of God’s good Earth. He assisted the Kindred community with their food pantry program. He was a beloved and respected member of the community. He is survived by his wife, Velora, and daughter, Marie, sisters Jordis (Robertsdahl) Baumgarten, Carolyn (Robertsdahl) Freeman, Lenore (Robertsdahl) Frederickson and brother-in-law David Frederickson as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Eddie and Christine Robertsdahl; brothers Clarence and Ellsworth, and sisters Edith Nord, Arleen Funseth, and Agnes Liudahl; brothers-in-law Carlott Funseth, DeRoyal Nord, Norman Liudahl, Melford Gylland, Hilbert Baumgarten and Wally Freeman and sister-in-law Adeline Robertsdahl and Marlys Robertsdahl; and nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Essentia Hospital and Villa Maria Care Center for their care of Wesley in his final days. The family would also like to extend gratitude to Kindred Lutheran Church and the greater Kindred community for their love and support during this time. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at Kindred Lutheran Church in Kindred, ND with a visitation one hour prior. The service will be livestreamed on the church Facebook page and a link will be provided on the funeral home’s website. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred. To sign the online guestbook and view the service, visit www.boulgerfuneralhome.com. |
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