Marlin Skogstad, 63, Stanley formerly of Minot, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in a Minot hospital.

Marlin LeRoy Skogstad was born on October 22, 1953 in Minot to Arthur and Gladys (Hanson) Skogstad. He lived on the family farm south of Blaisdell and attended Plaza schools graduating in 1972. After high school, he enrolled in Williston College, where he was in the Architectural Drafting program for two years, graduating in 1974.

Once out of school Marlin returned to the farm. He worked out of the home as a freelance sketch artist and oil painter. In 2000, Marlin moved to Minot for a couple of years and then to Stanley for the remainder of his life. His working years in Stanley were spent working in the custodial department of the Mountrail Bethel Home and a local hotel in the housekeeping and maintenance departments. He retired due to his health.

In addition to his love of the arts and painting, Marlin enjoyed gardening and was a talented interior decorator of his home. He was once a member of Shell Creek Lutheran Church, Plaza and First Lutheran Church, Minot. He will be missed by all who shared in his life.

His loving family includes brothers, Ardell (Barbara) Skogstad, Minot and LeVern (Jody) Skogstad, Commerce City, CO; nephews, Chris (Michelle) Skogstad, Mike Bloms; nieces, Amber (Jeff) WhiteOwl and Jessica Skogstad; great nephews and niece, Kylan Skogstad, Ethan and Brandon WhiteOwl, Aryanna and Kaidyn Seay along with numerous cousins.

Marlin was preceded in death by his parents, and niece, Elizabeth Skogstad.

Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at First Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the start of the service.
Memorials are preferred.