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Lorraine Irene Dahlien, 87, Minot, died Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at her home.

Lorraine was born on December 30, 1933 the daughter of Iver and Inga (Carlson) Larson.  She was raised on the family farm near Minot and attended country schools in that area and assisted with the operation of the family farm until they moved into Berthold.

Lorraine was united in marriage to Donald Dahlien on May 2, 1954 in Minot.  They made their home in Minot, where she was first employed as the night supervisor at Daddy-O.  Along with raising their 3 children, she was later employed at a local truckstop and then for 27 years with Sweetheart Bakery.  She retired in 1993.  She had also worked at the Semmen Assisted Living Center for 13 years. Her husband Donald died February 19, 1983.

Lorraine was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church in Minot.  She was active with the Sons of Norway, Minot Christian Women's Club, Primetimers, Moose Lodge and had volunteered over 1000 hours with Trinity Hospital.  She was also active with her Scandanavian heritage at the Norsk Hostfest for a number of years and was an avid bowler, bowling on leagues for many years.

Lorraine's loving family includes , children, Carol Dahlien, Minot, Doug (Kathy Sivertson) Dahlien, Minot; daughter in law, Tammy Dahlien of Rock Hills, SC; grandchildren, McKenzie Sivertson, Kristy (Josh) Gessner and Jennifer Armstrong; great grandchildren Devin and Landon Armstrong; brother, Roger (Roberta) Larson, Minot; Sister, Phyllis (Ken) Kiemele, St. Peter, MN; Sisters in Law, Marlene Dahlien and Shirley Keller; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 29 years, Donald; son, Ronald; grandson, Brad Dahlien and an infant brother.

Funeral service: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Redeemer Church, Minot.
Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Visitation: Thursday, June 24 ^th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
In Lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to Our Redeemers Christian School, Minot.