Mary Langerud

Mary E. Langerud, age 70 of Edinburg, ND died after battling a brief illness Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Altru hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Mary Elizabeth Brevik was born November 17, 1949 in Grafton, ND, the daughter of the late Verner and Erma (Erovick) Brevik.  She grew up in Edinburg, ND and graduated from Edinburg High School. She was united in marriage to Steven H. Langerud on October 27, 1967.  They made their home in Edinburg, ND and enjoyed 52 years of marriage while raising four children, Steven, Julie, Jane and Jill. 

Mary was an amazing cook and worked for many years as the head cook at the Edinburg Public School.  She also managed the Cenex Convenience Store for nearly 10 years and enjoyed summers cooking for youth campers at the Park River Bible Camp. 

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg, ND where she served on various committees, participated in the church choir and bell choir and was an active member of WELCA, serving as President for several years.

Mary was a devoted wife and mother and was overjoyed to be a grandmother of nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She loved attending their sporting events and school programs. Her hobbies included china painting, gardening, reading and shopping.  She enjoyed going to book club and any event that involved her community, friends and family. She was loved unconditionally and will be remembered for her quick wit, funny stories and of course, her great cooking!   She will remain in our hearts forever. 

Mary is survived by her husband Steve, Edinburg, ND; children, Steven Langerud, Edinburg, ND, Jane (Doug) Grinde, Bismarck, ND and Jill (Shane) Waslaski, Moorhead, MN; grandchildren; Ashley (Andy), Brenton (Danielle), Ruth, Esther (Jonathan), Nils, Jonah, Maggie, Harry, Charlie and great-grandchildren; Ellason, Everly, Elias, Johnny, Eezio, Arianny; siblings; Ann Wittkop, Fargo, ND, Faye Steinmetz, Columbus, Ohio, David Brevik, Grand Forks, ND, Daniel Brevik, Moorhead, MN and Duane Brevik, Park Rapids, MN and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Julie, siblings; infant sister Jane Brevik, Joy (Brevik) Russell and James Brevik. 

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Park River Bible Camp with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg, ND with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Edinburg, ND.  Masks are requested and social distancing guidelines will be followed.