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Luanna Fisketjon (Bismarck , Nd)
Oct 10, 2025

Enjoyed Wayne’s wit and perspective as an instructor and later as a colleague at WSC. Heaven will be a better place with Wayne there! Deepest sympathies to everyone who loved him.

LARRY J VAIRA (Billings, MT)
Oct 10, 2025

Sorry to hear the passing of Wayne.

Beth (Dosch) Moberg (Stanley, ND)
Oct 10, 2025

Wayne was one of the best instructors of all time! I learned so much from him over my college years and loved running into him from time to time.
He helped me survive Microeconomics!! Rest in peace. Prayers for all the family, friends and past students.

Frank and Jan Sobolik (Peoria, AZ)
Oct 10, 2025

We have been friends with Wayne and Sharon for more than 50 years. Wayne was to me the older brother I never had. We shared many good times together as our children were growing up and well beyond that time. We will definitely miss Wayne and will be praying for Wayne, Sharon, Heather and Justin and their families.

Mj Dillenburg (Carefree, Arizona)
Oct 10, 2025

Our neighborhood won’t be the same without Wayne. For so many years, he showed quiet kindness, generosity, and grace. We’ll always remember his gentle spirit and the many ways he made this community a better place. RIP my North Dakota Friend.

Dick and Carol Scheetz (Terry, mt)
Oct 11, 2025

I enjoyed Wayne as an instructor at UND-W. He had a way of becoming a friend while teaching. Later I enjoyed visiting when we would meet up. One of the good guys! RIP Wayne,

Jim & Shelly Campbell (Shepherd, Mt)
Oct 11, 2025

We got to know Wayne when we kept his partner Teddy dog for him. What a nice man and I’m sure he will be missed. I’m sure Teddy was waiting!

Jan Tucker (Minot, Nd)
Oct 11, 2025

I had the privilege of working at UND-W with Wayne. He was a great friend and when my brother died he was so supportive to me. I will cherish our friendship forever, and will never forget you my friend.
Heaven gained a great man who impacted many lives. Rest in peace Wayne ????

. Heaven gained a wonderful angel and

Loren D Haugen (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 11, 2025

Justin, Heather and Sharon: Linda and I have you in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of our families together over many years
And events as Wayne and Loren worked at UND-W.

Loren Nelson (Devils Lake, ND)
Oct 11, 2025

Enjoyed Wayne as an Ag Instructor at UND-Williston and had wonderful visits with him over the years whenever I would run into him! He was a. creative and dynamic instructor and learned a lot from him! RIP WAYNE!

Amy Neal (Minot, ND)
Oct 12, 2025

Wayne always had a smile and great conversation. It was always fun to catch up and it started with a big hug. He loved catching up with those of us from the neighborhood that grew up with Heather and Justin. He will be the BEST guardian angel to his family. Sending love to you all. ??

Roger Berry (Sidney, MT )
Oct 12, 2025

Sorry to hear this sad news

Wendy (Haug) McGinley (Williston, ND)
Oct 13, 2025

Sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne. I first met Wayne at UND-Williston. He was teaching Ag classes and I was in the PTA program (and eventually taught in the program making me a co-worker). Gatherings on campus would be entertaining with Wayne, Roger Halverson, Arne Lunzman, Bob Bell, Gerald Basol. I graduated from high school with Heather. Justin was a student of mine in the PTA program. Wayne was smart, articulate, quiet, and well respected. He made my first years teaching a great experience.

Greg Lardy (West Fargo, ND)
Oct 13, 2025

Wayne was an innovator and a forward thinker. I interacted with him many times during the early portion of my career working with ranchers and cattle producers. He had tremendous insight and was a skilled educator.

Brian & Karyn Udland (Williston, Nd)
Oct 13, 2025

We will miss Wayne so much. He was the best neighbor to have. RIP friend

Richard Debertin (Berthold, ND)
Oct 13, 2025

So many good memories of working in ag education with Wayne. Me a high school teacher he at WSC. Such a loss of such a kind, gentle, and gracious man. I treasure my memories of our friendship. I so enjoyed his facebook response to things I posted. Prayers for peace for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us.

Harriet Butner (Sartell, Minnesota)
Oct 13, 2025

Sharon and family
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Such a nice man.
Sympathy and prayers go to all of you.

Richard Debertin (Berthold, ND)
Oct 13, 2025

So many good memories of working in ag education with Wayne. Me a high school teacher he at WSC. Such a loss of such a kind, gentle, and gracious man. I treasure my memories of our friendship. I so enjoyed his facebook response to things I posted. Prayers for peace for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us.

Pat Guptill (Quinn, Sd)
Oct 14, 2025

Wayne was one of the first (mentor) that convinced me that it was ok to be and do things differently.
Will always remember him as my first mentor.
Thank you Wayne!

Steve Fettig (WISHEK, ND)
Oct 14, 2025

Wayne and I would text back and forth quite often, mostly with him asking me a question, which would spark a whole string of texts back and forth as we tried to come up with an answer to his BBQ (Big Burning Question).
I will miss him!

Maureen Riley (Grand Forks, ND)
Oct 14, 2025

Thinking of all of you as you grieve the loss of a wonderful man.

Richard Debertin (Berthold, ND)
Oct 14, 2025

So many good memories of working in ag education with Wayne. Me a high school teacher he at WSC. Such a loss of such a kind, gentle, and gracious man. I treasure my memories of our friendship. I so enjoyed his facebook response to things I posted. Prayers for peace for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us.

Allison Russell (Rosetown , Saskatchewan )
Oct 14, 2025

So sorry to read about your loss.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Sending my thoughts and prayers your way.
Treasure all your memories.

Tom Rolfstad (Billings, MT)
Oct 14, 2025

Sad to hear! Wayne had such a positive attitude and a zeal for learning and teaching. Thoughts and prayers with Sharon too!

Dane Buysse (Mandan, North Dakota)
Oct 14, 2025

Wayne was a wealth of knowledge and it was always great to talk with him about grazing practices. Honored to have met Wayne and exchanged knowledge about grassland management. Prayers for the family.

Larry Vaira (Billings , Montana )
Oct 14, 2025

So sorry to hear the passing of Wayne.
An all around nice man!

Mick Soiseth (Williston, ND)
Oct 14, 2025

I met Wayne while teaching classes at Train ND. I didn't get to know him well but I recognized him as a man of great knowledge and wit, as the British say: a lovely man. I wish I could have known him sooner.

Katrina Johnson (Wibaux , Montana)
Oct 16, 2025

I worked with Wayne early in my NRCS career on a warm season Plant Materials Planting with many replications. Recently, I reached out to him as a mentor for questions for our ranch with grazing and infrastructure and he gave me more contacts. So grateful for his kindness and sharing. He really cared and wanted to best for the people and the natural resources.

Rod & Dianne Gorder (Mesquite, Nevada)
Oct 16, 2025

Our sincere condolences to my double cousin Sharon, Heather, Justin. Lots of family memories. Wayne will be missed ! Love you and hugs

Richard Debertin (Berthold, ND)
Oct 16, 2025

So many good memories of working in ag education with Wayne. Me a high school teacher he at WSC. Such a loss of such a kind, gentle, and gracious man. I treasure my memories of our friendship. I so enjoyed his facebook response to things I posted. Prayers for peace for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us.

Charisse Gross (Fairview, MT)
Oct 16, 2025

Sharon Heather and Justin and families,
Not even sure where to start.
Was reading through old messages between Wayne and myself. So many random texts.
Some have special meaning. He would always tell me on certain dates of someone's birthday or date of their death. Of course then we would get into a conversation about that person. Loved his "history" lessons.
One time I came home from work and there were some things in my yard. Yes he was the culprit.
I loved when he would come to Sidney for the day and would stop in and see me. Always got the cousin hug.
I could go on and on about Wayne but you all know what a great person he was.
Treasure those memories.

Seth Fisher (Greenbrier, AR)
Oct 16, 2025

What do I say Wayne you were and will always be my favorite professor. You always made me think of the Paul Harvey segment of "So God Made a Farmer". I will always remember being a nervous student from the south as you asked me a question and I said yes Sir. You stopped to point out my accent and they way I had called you Sir and you pointed out to the class that I'm my culture it was a sign of respect for me to reply that way to you. A couple years after I had finished college you said the next time I was back in ND to let you know so I did and we met and ate at Dakota Farms and caught up it was great! I don't think many professors would do that with their old students but you would. You were a great man of integrity and I know everyone will miss you that knew you. Rest in Peace Sir

Patty and Tim Desautels (Williston, North Dakota)
Oct 16, 2025

I am so sorry to see this. He was such a nice and caring man. We live a few houses down from Wayne and Sharon. He was always so friendly, stopping by to talk by saying "Hi Neighbor". He will be truly missed.

Alissa (Nelson) Thiessen (Williston , ND)
Oct 16, 2025

Wayne was a kind and genuine soul. Always enjoyed visiting with him when I saw him. I will miss his friendship on Facebook. He always had a kind word to give.

Michael Wittgraf (Grand Forks, ND)
Oct 16, 2025

I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet Wayne several times. He always had a kind word and a good story ready for me.

Richard Debertin (Berthold, ND)
Oct 16, 2025

So many good memories of working in ag education with Wayne. Me a high school teacher he at WSC. Such a loss of such a kind, gentle, and gracious man. I treasure my memories of our friendship. I so enjoyed his facebook response to things I posted. Prayers for peace for his family and friends. He will be missed by all of us.

Tom Miller (Rapid city, Sd)
Oct 17, 2025

Always a good outlook on life. Wayne encourage me many times to go OCS just couldn’t see myself as a Sir. Lots of respect & admiration for Wayne & family God Bless

Greg and Cindy Nass (Walla Walla , WA)
Oct 17, 2025

Greg and I met Wayne and Sharon at my dad’s funeral. Found out we were Bobcats and immediately had a friendship. Whenever we travel Wayne’s request was to text him towns we passed through and roads we were on. He would follow along on his atlas from his comfy chair at home. He shared lots of stories about places he had also been with colorful stories about traveling that road while he was with the National Guard. We will miss our armchair traveling companion. Will keep your family in our prayers.

Effie Iverson (Williston )
Oct 18, 2025

I am heartbroken to hear of Wayne's passing. He and my dad were great friends through cattle and grass. And when my dad passed away a few years ago, Wayne became one of my biggest supporters and was always there to send me an encouraging message and to say he drove by the ranch and the grass and the cows looked great. He would tell me I am doing a great job and my dad would be proud of me. I am so glad him and Sharon stopped by the ranch this spring to visit, my mom and I really enjoyed that. He was such a fun, kind and knowledgeable man. I will miss my conversations with him dearly. Sharon and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rhonda Lawhead (Cartwright, North Dakota)
Oct 20, 2025

I have known Wayne since college days. In the past 5 years I got to know him more. He was always so very helpful to me with my cousins estate, and sent me encouraging things he had read in his morning devotionals. He was such a help and we had good conversations about pasture grass and life in general. He enriched by life greatly with his kind spirit and wit. I can only hope to aspire to be a blessing to others as he was to me. Love and prayers to you all.

Brad Bartels (Williston , ND)
Oct 20, 2025

Saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. I was fortunate to have Wayne as one of my Ag instructors, and he was one of the best. So glad I got to visit with him a few weeks ago at Lonnie’s. My condolences to Sharon and family.

Steven Jensen (Williston , Nd )
Oct 22, 2025

My sincere sympathy to Wayne’s family. I had the pleasure to have Wayne as my favorite instructor at Williston in 1975 -76. He always had the time to talk , listen and give me advice when I would ask him. He was like my second Dad. Will be greatly missed. Amen

Kathy Bingeman (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 25, 2025

Wayne was my instructor for Agribusiness. He was a totally awesome person and instructor, and always a friend. What a guy .... he is definitely missed. Bing

Bonnie Hodnefield (Williston, Nd)
Oct 25, 2025

Wayne Berry was my college advisor and teacher, and to this day I still tell everyone how he “tricked” me into taking Curling because “that was what all the Ag Club kids were taking.” I once told him that little bluestem was my favorite grass—he got such a laugh out of that, and even up to August of this year, 26 years later, he would still leave a comment about little bluestem. That was just who he was—thoughtful, funny, and someone who never forgot his students. Mr. Berry was a heck of a guy who left an impression on every life he touched. He truly will be missed.

Scott Greenwood (Cartwright, ND)
Oct 25, 2025

Wayne will be missed. I had him as an instructor when I attended UND-W. He provided guidance and instruction with a great amount of wit, humor, and most of all knowledge. Always enjoyed visiting with him when our paths crossed in subsequent years. I will miss him.

Amber Haugenoe (Crosby, ND)
Oct 26, 2025

I enjoyed working with Wayne for a couple of years at the college in the mid-90s. I remember him as always being kind, and always with a smile. My sympathies to the family.

Janice Arnson (Williston, ND)
Oct 27, 2025

Enjoyed working with Wayne at Williston State College. He always brought a smile to those around him. Our sympathies to Sharon and family.

Janice and Dave Arnson

Nathan Crowell (Austin, TX)
Oct 27, 2025

Deepest sympathies from the extended Crowell family.

C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore (Williston, ND)
Oct 29, 2025

Wayne was asst county agent while I was in 4-H. He was a fabulous influence in my life! In the 80's he inspired vendors with his pep talks during coffee & donut mornings before the Home & Trade Show opened. My cousin Kathi says you were so good to Dana! We have great appreciation for Sharon & Wayne during that difficult time! Love & sympathy, C'Dale

Pam Hellman (Maple Grove , MN)
Oct 30, 2025

Heather and I have been friends since the day we met in 7th grade. So the whole family has been close to me since then. A few years back Wayne asked if I would be his BONUS daughter. Absolutely! I’m so blessed to have known him and be a “bonus” part of this family. Love you Berrys.

Janice Arnson (Williston, ND)
Oct 30, 2025

Enjoyed working with Wayne at Williston State College. He always brought a smile to those around him. Our sympathies to Sharon and family.

Janice and Dave Arnson

Jerry Stromstad (Fortuna , ND)
Nov 1, 2025

My deepest sympathy to Wayne’s family.
I had him for an instructor at UND-W as well as many others did. He touched so many lives in such a positive way. I always enjoyed visiting with him and his great sense of humor.
Wayne was one of my favorite humans.
Prayers for comfort for his family and friends.

Brenda Burchill (Surprise , AZ)
Nov 2, 2025

Our condolences on the passing of Wayne. A favorite memory of ours is of Mr. B and his famous flannel shirt at the cross country meets. He could be seen on the sidelines swinging that flannel shirt wildly above his head to cheer our boys on. I think we all came to think of that as our lucky charm! Enjoy those memories of a remarkable man.

Fulkerson - Stevenson Funeral Home