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Visitation
A Family Service will be held on Thursday, October 8th at Fulkerson Funeral Home Chapel in Tioga at 5:00 p.m.

Service
Funeral Services for LaVerne will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Tioga, ND. Pastor Mike Burns will officiate.

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Interment will be held directly after services at United Cemetery in Tioga, ND.

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LaVerne A Ramberg
May 28, 1939 - September 29, 2020

Place of Birth: Williston, North Dakota
Residence: Tioga, North Dakota
Age: 81

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LaVerne Arnold Ramberg, 81, of Tioga passed away Tuesday, September 29th at the Tioga Long Term Care Unit.

LaVerne was born on May 28th, 1939 to Lawrence and Hilda (Kvam) Ramberg in Williston, ND. He was raised on the family farm in Pleasant Valley Township south of Tioga. He attended grades 1st through 8th at Hillier School and completed his high school years at Tioga High School, graduating in 1957.

Following high school, LaVerne attended NDSSS college in Wahpeton, ND studying Automotive Technology and Welding. While living in Wahpeton he met Barbara Olson of Detroit Lakes, MN. They united in marriage on July 5th, 1960. LaVerne and Barb made their home on a farm south of Tioga in Dryfork Township, where he farmed and ranched. Together they had three children; Lorne, Barry and Anita.

Besides farming and ranching, LaVerne also worked for KBM Well Service, Lawrence Transportation, he owned/operated his semi working for Greytech and Harris road construction. He would haul almost anything as well but favored hauling cattle. That was a good excuse to stop in at the Sitting Bull Auction café!

LaVerne met Donna Brodahl through many Sons of Norway activities. After dating for a couple of years they joined in a religious partnership in March 2004, making their home in Tioga. In late 2015 health concerns brought LaVerne to reside in the Tioga Long Term Care Unit.

LaVerne was an avid card player. He enjoyed music and dancing as well. There tended to be some singing along involved too! Some of his favorite past times were Norsk Hostfest and the Frozen Finger Festival. He was a proud member of Trinity Lutheran Church, White Earth Valley Saddle Club, Sons of Norway, Tioga Senior Center and The Moose.

LaVerne is survived by his children, Lorne Ramberg, Barry (Melissa) Ramberg of Tioga, ND, Anita (Scott) Pease of Burlington, ND; grandchildren, Amanda (Shawn) Martin of Williston, ND, Stephanie (Kyle) Ramberg, Grace Ramberg, Trey (Madison) Ramberg all of Tioga, ND, Kayla (Jace) Lalim of White Earth, ND, Brianne (Richard) Welsch of Watauga, SD, Scotti Pease, Grayson Pease and Sadie Pease all of Burlington, ND; great-grandchildren, Braylon and Remi McIntyre of Tioga, ND, Weston, Marli and Bobbi Lalim of White Earth, ND, Kacie, Morgan and Holden Welsch of Watauga, SD; sister LaVonne (Leon) Wedar of Minot, ND; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

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Deb and Dean DeMoe and family
Oct 3, 2020

Thinking of you all during this time. Prayers for comfort as you say goodbye to LaVerne. God bless you as you prepare for the celebration of Laverne's life. Cherish the wonderful memories you hold dear in your heart.

Marilyn Archer (Mandan, ND)
Oct 5, 2020

I’m thinking of you at this time of losing your father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. May your memories and fellowship of your family serve you well as you say goodbye to La Vern.

Tim Eide (ND)
Oct 7, 2020

To the Family of LaVerne,
I am sorry for your loss of your Dad. I have many good memories of him.
May he rest in peace.

Wendy McGinley (Williston, ND)
Oct 8, 2020

I met LaVerne when he was a patient at Trinity Rehab in Minot. I was a physical therapist assistant that worked with him. For therapy one day, I brought in Norwegian dance music .... and we danced! Cowboy boots on, hand in hand, we danced a couple of Norwegian dances. I believe one was the "Rugen". Know that some of my favorite memories of doing physical therapy involved LaVerne. I hope he is dancing in heaven and that one day I will have another chance to dance with him. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Wayde & Joann Nelson (Tioga, ND)
Oct 8, 2020

LaVerne's family: The Ramberg and Leholm families were neighbors years ago, and so it is with sadness that we send our thoughts and prayers to you for your loss of LaVerne. Take care and hold close your memories of him.

Wally and Barbara Eide (Fargo, North Dakota)
Oct 9, 2020

Lots of fun memories with LaVerne. Deer hunting was always a favorite time of year when lots of the neighbors would get together for the annual event.

Jeffery Herman (Bismarck, North Dakota )
Oct 18, 2020

My sincerest condolences to Barry and the Ramberg family with LaVerne’s passing. God Bless and Godspeed.

Larry Lund (Pflugerville, TX)
Nov 22, 2020

Barry, sorry to hear of your father's passing. My sincere condolences. I remember your dad LaVerne would come into Sheldon Welding often when I worked there in my teenage years. He was a good man, and will be missed.

Marilyn Archer (Mandan, ND)
Mar 20, 2021

I’m thinking of you at this time of losing your father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. May your memories and fellowship of your family serve you well as you say goodbye to La Vern.

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