Roy Dodge, 95, Minot, died Friday, September 16, 2016, in a Minot nursing home.

Roy was born June 5, 1921, in Couderay, Wisconsin, the son of David and Rebecca (Dagg) Dodge. He was raised and educated in Bowbells.

He was united in marriage to Marie Emmel on April 10, 1953. Roy and Marie made their home in Bowbells, where he was employed as a laborer for many years. He worked various jobs and was known as a Jack-of-All-Trades.

Roy enjoyed dancing, playing cards and playing pool. He was a member of United Methodist Church in Bowbells.

Marie died in 2004. He became a resident of Trinity Homes in 1991.

Roy is survived by his children: Kathy Anderson, Cora Flygare, Leroy Dodge, all of Bowbells, and Robert (Ann) Dodge, Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren: Jeremy (Kristi) Anderson, Kenmare, Nicholas (Brandy) Anderson, Bowbells, Chastity (Chris) Schmaltz, Devils Lake, Penny Leifson, Valley City, David Kraft, Bowbells, Robert Dodge Jr., Seattle, WA, Terin Dodge, Lewis Dodge and Adrianna Dodge, all of Minneapolis, MN; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers: Vernon "Bud" Dodge, Sidney, MT and David Jr. (Hazel) Dodge, Sparks, NV and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Marie, sisters: Ellen Beyer, Shirley Damon, Evelyn Boyer and Esther Knudson; brother: Finley Dodge; grandchildren: Jason Anderson and Diedra Dodge and son-in-law: David Anderson.

Graveside Service: Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Bowbells Community Cemetery.