Allen D. Polsfut , 74, Minot, formerly of Max, ND died Friday, February 7, 2020 in a Minot hospital.

Allen was born April 13, 1945 in Minot, ND to Leo and Gerda (Krueger) Polsfut.  He grew up on the farm located 6 miles SE of Max.  He graduated from Max High School in 1963.

Allen served his country honorably in the US Army.  Allen enlisted in the US Army in 1963 and was honorably discharged from the US Army Reserves in 1969.

Allen married the love of his life, Judy Wahl, on April 18, 1966.  This union was blessed with five children.  They lived on the family farm, where he ran a dairy operation for the next 20 years and farmed small grains.  In 1989, Allen and Judy constructed and opened the Centennial Café Economart and Lounge in Max.  The business was operated by members of the Polsfut family until 1996.  Allen later married Sharon Wittman in March of 1995. They spent 17 years together.

Allen's love of the outdoors was unmatched.  Hunting and fishing were part of his daily life for many years.  Allen owned and operated a hobby elk farm for many years named Glacier Ridge, a tribute to the origin of the Polsfut family farm.

He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Minot.  Allen supported Pheasants for the Future, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.

Allen is survived by his children Kim Valgren, Minot, Chad (Patricia) Polsfut, Bismarck, Carma (Pete) McLaughlin, Minot, Shanon (Elaine) Polsfut, Minot and Paul (Heather) Polsfut, Minot; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Lorraine (Marvin) Berg, Ruso, Betty (Wilbur) Root, Great Bend, KS and Diane (Don) Kihn, Ellsworth, KS and many nieces and nephews.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, David Brewer Jr.

The family of Allen Polsfut would like to express their sincere gratitude to the caring staff of Edgewood in Minot, where he spent the remaining years of his life. Allen left a lasting impression to anyone who knew him.

Celebration of Allen's Life:  11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment:  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service at the church.
Memorials are preferred to the National Wildlife Federation.

Allen Polsfut Flower Pictures