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Gad R. Sommerfeld

July 21, 1926 — June 24, 2022

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Gad R. Sommerfeld, 95, Grand Forks, ND, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 in Valley Senior Living on Columbia.

 Gad Rueben Sommerfeld was born July 21, 1926 in Michigan, ND, the son of Julius and Ameila (Behenkie) Sommerfeld. He was raised and educated in rural Michigan, ND. He served his country with the U.S. Army 1951-1953 in Alaska.

 He married Gladys Joern on July 28, 1956. They lived their entire life in Grand Forks.  He worked most of his career in the construction field in the area until his retirement. Post retirement, he worked at Hardee’s restaurant and Walmart.

  Gad enjoyed spending time with family, dancing and always polka music.

  Survivors include his daughters, Barb (Clint) Uhrich, Grand Forks, Peggy (Dale) Schulz, East Grand Forks, MN; grandchildren, Jeremy,  Amber, Amanda, Justin, Brandon;  15 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Beatrice Schulz, Aneta ND, and numerous nieces and nephews.

 Gad was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in 2016, parents, brothers; August, Henry, William, Harold, Julius, Bennie, sisters; Bertha, Ida, Minnie, Sophie. Many Brothers in law & Sisters in law.

 Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery of Grand Forks. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #157, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3817 and the North Dakota Army National Guard


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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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