Alvin Dinga, 87, Minot and formerly of Kongsberg died on September 14, 2019 in a Minot hospital.

Alvin Edward Dinga was born on March 15, 1932 on the family farm near Kongsberg, ND to Luke and Dorothy (Lushenko) Dinga. He was raised on the family farm in Olivia Township of McLean County and attended country schools. Following his education he assisted on the family farm until 1964 when he moved to Minot.

Alvin married Kathy Christman in June of 1952 on the Dinga family farm. They made their home on a farm in the Kongsberg area and Alvin assisted with the operation of the family farm. They moved to Minot in 1965 and Alvin was employed as a truck driver and drove cab for 26 years. Alvin and Kathy divorced in 1971. Alvin retired in 1992. Most recently, he had been a resident of the Henry Towers.

Alvin especially enjoyed collecting Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, building model planes, collecting guns, reloading ammunition, taxidermy, hunting and fishing.

Alvin is survived by his sons: Mark Dinga of Wilton, John Dinga of Minot and Paul (Lisa) Dinga of Heber City Utah; grandchildren: Kristi (Jake) Desmond, Mikeal (Brianna) Dinga, Cassie Gregory, Shaylee, Cody, Lake and Lola Dinga; great grandchildren: Danika, Mila, and Jaxon Desmond; Hayden and Charlee Dinga; Presley, Brielle and Hazel Gregory; brother: Virgil Dinga of Kongsberg and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Geraldine Bauer and Ardella Firrell and sister-in-law: Linda Dinga.

Celebration of the Life of Alvin Dinga: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Interment will be in the Butte Community Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred.

Alvin Dinga Flowers