Pastor Herbert "Herb" Harold Wanner, 86, Minot, died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in a Velva nursing care center.

Herbert was born on February 25, 1933 on the family farm in Rural McLean County, North Dakota the son of Christ and Christine (Bonnet) Wanner. He was raised on the family ranch near Mercer, ND, where he attended country schools through the eighth grade and later received his GED. He assisted with the operation of the family farm and became a local rancher in McLean County. In 1956, he became a minister in the Church of God and pastored churches in North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Missouri.

Herb was united in marriage to Melvie Lasher on July 20, 1956 at McClusky. Throughout the years, they made their home at various places including, Mercer, ND; Garrison, ND; Coal Springs, SD; Grandview, WA; Everett, WA, Grants, NM; West Bend, WI; Reed Spring, MO; and Minot, ND.

The family moved to Minot in 1976, where he worked at Northwest Bible College. In 1982, Herb and Melvie went to pastor in West Bend, Wisconsin and Reed Springs, Missouri before returning to Minot in 1990. He continued to pastor at local rural churches. In addition, he worked for the Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross and Ward County Green Thumb.  Melvie and Herb became residents of Edgewood Vista in October of 2018. Melvie passed away August 22, 2019.

Herb was a member of the West Minot Church of God and was active throughout the years as chairman of the Minot Festival in the Parks for the 4 ^th of July. He and Melvie enjoyed traveling extensively along with doing yard work, hunting and fishing. Herb enjoyed serving the Lord through his volunteer opportunities wherever he lived.  He left every church building and parsonage in better condition than when he arrived.

His loving family includes, children, Corinne (Glen) Sayler, Arizona, JoEllen (Jim) Hallmark, Noblesville, IN and Tim (Denice) Wanner, Minot; grandchildren to include: Christopher Sayler, Nicholas Sayler, Steven (Michelle) Hallmark, Joshua (Rachel) Hallmark, Eric (Krystal) Wanner, Evan (Misty) Wanner and Stephi (Jeffrey) Leeson; great grandchildren: Olivia & Sophia Hallmark, Danielle & Allison Hallmark, Dylan & Dawson Wanner, Victoria Leeson, expected baby Wanner; Eric Smith; siblings, Ted (Doris) Wanner, Bismarck, ND, Helen Grosz, McClusky, ND along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Herb was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 63 years, Melvie; brother, John Wanner; sisters Ruth Vogel, Marion Geigle, Lillian Bentz and an infant sister.

Celebration of Life service : Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Noon in West Minot Church of God.
(Those wishing to view the service by livestream can do so by accessing: facebook.com/westminot)
Interment: McClusky City Cemetery.
Visitation: On Tuesday one hour prior to the service in the Church.
Memorials: preferred to West Minot Church of God.

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