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Dale Louis Nordstrom, 76, Minot, formerly of Kenmare, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 in a Minot Hospital.

Dale was born April 1, 1944 in Kenmare, North Dakota, the son of Louis and Anna (Mortenson) Nordstrom.   He was raised and educated at Kenmare and graduated from Kenmare High School in 1962.  He furthered his education at the ND State School of Science in Wahpeton studying Auto Body.

Dale enlisted in the Army the fall of 1964, where he was stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.  He proudly served until 1967.

Dale was married to Jean Berg.  To this union 3 children were born.  On January 12, 1985, he was united in marriage to Betty (Hagen) Torgerson, who brought 2 children into their family.   They continued to make their home in Kenmare until 2004, when they moved to Minot.

Dale was employed by Gartner's Jack & Jill, Kenmare Laundry, RJ King Trucking, Kenmare Implement, Laura's Lanes, Eklund Welding, and Cenex parts, all in Kenmare.  He owned and managed Kenmare Farm Supply.  He trucked for Harvest States and Jim Bohl of Bowbells.  In Minot, he worked for Motor Service, Cenex, Titan Machinery, Northland Bus and Kent Nelson Trucking.

Dale was a member of First Lutheran Church, Minot, Nodak Race Club, Minot Camera Club, Kenmare American Legion Post, and volunteered with the Kenmare Ambulance for 22 years and Kenmare Fire Department for 35 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, car racing and traveling with Betty and family.  Dale was a longtime volunteer for the Nodak Speedway and was recognized by the group in 2017, when he was inducted into their Hall of Fame.  His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy.

Dale's loving family includes, wife, Betty of Minot; children, Kim (John) Ramirez, Salado, TX, Lori (Tim Mau) Duvall, Garrison, ND, Greg Nordstrom, Jamestown, ND; step children, Ronald (Tangy)Torgerson, Fargo, ND, & Kelly (Chris) Vigness, Minot, ND; 10 grandchildren that include:   Serena (Wyatt) Zietz; Brock (Danielle) Harris; Mia, Brandon and Reece Nordstrom;  Nolan, Grady and Livi Torgerson; McCoy and Sutton Vigness.  Three great grandchildren to include: Averie, Oaklie, and Reed Zietz.  Sisters Janet (Charles) Leet, & Jean Ann (Harvey Swallers) Eklund, several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mother-in-law Millie Hagen.  Brother-in-law Don Hagen.  Sister-in-laws Allie (Ron) Sagness, Cari (Bill) Liebel, Kathy (Darrell) Richter.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents and niece, Shelly Dorgan-Gravos, brother in law, Waine Eklund, and father-in-law Henry Hagen.

Celebration of Life service: Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in First Lutheran Church, Minot. **Social distancing and masks are required at the Church service.
Service Livestream: To view a livestream of the service access http://firstlutheran.tv/
Interment: North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with Military honors.
Visitation:  Wednesday, March 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials will be donated to the Kenmare Fire Department.