Duane R. Severson, age 76 of Grafton, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Lutheran Sunset Home of Grafton.
Duane Severson was born April 11, 1946 the son of the late Goodwin Olia and Inga Adelia (Skare) Severson in Grafton, ND. He grew up on the family farm, south of Fairdale. He attended grade school at Dewey Township country school and was a proud Fairdalian Bulldog, where he was known as “Bomber” for his athletic talents, graduating in 1964. After graduation, Duane began farming and working for Burbidge Seed.
He met the love of his life, Linda Levang, at the Chuck Wagon Café, where she was his waitress. They united in marriage on June 9, 1968 at Adams Mountain Lutheran Church. The couple made their home at the family farm, until 1973 when they moved to Fairdale. Duane worked for the Fairdale Farmers Cooperative Elevator for 26 years. In 1992, Duane and Linda moved to Grafton and he began working for Motor Coach Industries and then for the Life Skills and Transition Center until his retirement in 2011.
Duane was a former member of the Adams Mountain Lutheran Church, Swedish Lutheran Church and Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church of Fairdale. He was a volunteer fireman and first responder for the Fairdale Fire Department for many years. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Grafton. Duane had many nicknames “Dewey” around town or “Papa” to those that lived and worked at LSTC. He was a kind and generous man, who would give you anything in your time of need. Duane valued friendships and treasured spending time with his family, friends and his dogs, especially Patches.
Duane will be dearly missed by his children: David (Marlys) Severson, Grafton, ND, Dianna (Terry) Denault, Oakwood, ND, Mike (Darcy) Severson, Mandan, ND, Melinda (Darin) Harder, Grafton, ND, and Tommy Severson, Grafton, ND; Grandchildren: Tyrone (Rachel) Denault, Melissa Denault, Leah Santos, Montana Denault, Terry Ray Denault, Brett VanDam, Logan VanDam, Shawn Severson, Miriah VanDam, and Cody Stiefel; and great grandchildren: Zeek, Kayden, Karlene, Drayton, and Oskar. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, and siblings: Ada Lou (Oliver) Samdahl, Arnold Granum, Adrian Granum, Gerald Severson, and Rodger Severson.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Grafton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Grafton Lutheran Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via the Tollefson Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook page.
Duane Severson was born April 11, 1946 the son of the late Goodwin Olia and Inga Adelia (Skare) Severson in Grafton, ND. He grew up on the family farm, south of Fairdale. He attended grade school at Dewey Township country school and was a proud Fairdalian Bulldog, where he was known as “Bomber” for his athletic talents, graduating in 1964. After graduation, Duane began farming and working for Burbidge Seed.
He met the love of his life, Linda Levang, at the Chuck Wagon Café, where she was his waitress. They united in marriage on June 9, 1968 at Adams Mountain Lutheran Church. The couple made their home at the family farm, until 1973 when they moved to Fairdale. Duane worked for the Fairdale Farmers Cooperative Elevator for 26 years. In 1992, Duane and Linda moved to Grafton and he began working for Motor Coach Industries and then for the Life Skills and Transition Center until his retirement in 2011.
Duane was a former member of the Adams Mountain Lutheran Church, Swedish Lutheran Church and Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church of Fairdale. He was a volunteer fireman and first responder for the Fairdale Fire Department for many years. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Grafton. Duane had many nicknames “Dewey” around town or “Papa” to those that lived and worked at LSTC. He was a kind and generous man, who would give you anything in your time of need. Duane valued friendships and treasured spending time with his family, friends and his dogs, especially Patches.
Duane will be dearly missed by his children: David (Marlys) Severson, Grafton, ND, Dianna (Terry) Denault, Oakwood, ND, Mike (Darcy) Severson, Mandan, ND, Melinda (Darin) Harder, Grafton, ND, and Tommy Severson, Grafton, ND; Grandchildren: Tyrone (Rachel) Denault, Melissa Denault, Leah Santos, Montana Denault, Terry Ray Denault, Brett VanDam, Logan VanDam, Shawn Severson, Miriah VanDam, and Cody Stiefel; and great grandchildren: Zeek, Kayden, Karlene, Drayton, and Oskar. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, and siblings: Ada Lou (Oliver) Samdahl, Arnold Granum, Adrian Granum, Gerald Severson, and Rodger Severson.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Grafton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Grafton Lutheran Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via the Tollefson Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook page.