Neil L. Nygaard, 67, Minot, ND died Saturday, April 20, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Neil was born the son of Melvin and Margaret (Welch) Nygaard at Minot, ND on February 11, 1952. He was raised and educated in Minot.

He was united in marriage to Cindy Ofsthun August 15, 1970. To this union one son, Brent, was born. They have made Minot their home since.

Neil was a longtime employee of Schwan's Sales and Enterprise, working in the warehouse division for over twenty-five years.

Neil was a faithful supporter of Minot High School athletics for the past 10+ years, attending boys' and girls' basketball, volleyball, football, softball, baseball, girls' tennis, and Legion baseball in the summer. He continued to follow Minot High athletics, as well as, MHS graduates competing at the collegiate level. Neil had many other hobbies such as fast pitch softball, golf, boating, water skiing, hunting and fishing. Neil was an avid Philadelphia Eagles' fan since the early 1970's.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cindy, son, Brent and his children, Naomi and Vreelyn, all of Minot, ND; siblings, Connie (Terry) Keller, Libby, MT, Margaret Goetz, Rapid City, SD, Dennis (Patricia) Nygaard, Burlington, ND, Blanchard (Jane) Nygaard, Minot, ND; mother-in-law, Lucille Ofsthun, Minot, ND; brother-in-law, Craig Ofsthun, Minot, ND sister-in-law, Peggy Ann Gantner Nygaard, Bemidji, MN and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Melvin Nygaard; father-in-law, Marlo Ofsthun; brother-in-law, Jerry Goetz and nephew, Troy Goetz.

A private prayer service of Neil's Life will be held at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot
Visitation and a book signing will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Per Neil's request, there will be no funeral. Instead, he requested a "Celebration of his life" to be held at a later date.
Memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospital Cancer Care Center or a charity of your choice.

Nygaard Flower Pictures