Kenneth Nygaard

  Kenneth H. Nygaard, 89, Portland, ND and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Luther Memorial Home of Mayville. Kenneth was born March 27, 1926 in Fairfield Township, ND, the son of Halvor and Ella (Bahr) Nygaard. He was raised and attended rural schools in Fairfield Township. Kenneth began farming at a young age. He lived, farmed and raised cattle near Thompson, ND and later near Emerado, ND. He also worked for many years for Pillsbury Co. and for a several years at American Crystal Sugar before retiring in 1977. Kenneth married Violet Nienas on October 15, 1950 in Pleasant View Church. They Moved to Grand Forks in 1968 and lived there until their home was destroyed in the flood of 1997. They moved to Portland, ND in 1998. Violet died December 12, 2014. Kenneth liked to play cards –especially Whist. He also enjoyed horses and fishing. Survivors include his children Sharon (Bill) Hoffman, Hatton, ND, Susie Ernest, Fargo, ND, Steven (Beverly) Nygaard, Hatton, ND, Sandy (Bill) Montgomery, Fargo, ND, Sheila (Chip Cornell) Nygaard, Grand Forks, Silvan (Shari) Nygaard, Euclid, MN and Shelly Nygaard, Portland, ND; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; siblings, Hazel Monson, Hatton, ND, Donald (Deanna) Nygaard, Fargo, ND, and Ronald Nygaard, Northwood, ND. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Violet; grandson, Steven Nygaard, Jr.; sisters, Alice Onstad, Lucille Fortman, Maydell Tveten , and an infant sister, Delores. Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 29, 2016 in Zion United Methodist Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will continue for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Stjordalen Cemetery near Reynolds, ND. Arrangements are with Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks, ND. www.amundsonfuneralhome.com