David R. Middleton

David R. Middleton passed away June 17, 2019 after a brief illness with his wife of 55 years holding his hand.

David was born February 3^rd, 1935 in Grand Forks and raised in Manvel. He graduated from Manvel High School and enlisted in the U. S. Army serving two years in Europe. After military service, David attended Wahpeton School of Science earning his degree as an electrician.  Dave joined his brother Paul in 1957, forming Middleton Brother Farms in Grand Forks County until retirement in 2004. David was employed with the State of Minnesota as a potato inspector during winter months.

David married Marcene Forsman December 28^th, 1963 in Grand Forks. They made their home in Manvel and raised three children.  During their 55 years of marriage, David and Marcene had an inseparable partnership with the farming operation while living a rich and active life.

David took great pride in being a 4^th generation farm family. Middleton Brother Farms was recognized for their soil conservation efforts and being a centennial farm. David served on several boards including Grand Forks County Water, Weed, Lakeville Township, and Manvel Farmers Co-Op.

David is survived by his wife Marcene, children Craig, Jamestown; Lisa (Paul Fry), Fargo; Jay (Kristine), Grand Forks; grandchildren Alexis and David Fry; Kelly, Travis, and Adam Middleton; brother Paul (Nancy), Grand Forks; and numerous nieces and nephews.  David was preceded in death by his parents William and Mary Middleton, his brother Jack and sister-in-law Jean.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 in First Presbyterian Church,  Grand Forks.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks.  Interment and Military Honors will be at Prairie Home Cemetery, Gilby, North Dakota.