Paul Luther Nordmark

Paul Luther Nordmark, 87, died October 18, 2019 at Altru Hospital.

Paul was born October 19, 1931, the son of Rev. T.P. and Aziel Nordmark in Fairview, Montana. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith. They lived in Alberta, Canada, before moving to Plaza, North Dakota, where he graduated from High School. He was inducted into the armed services for two years spending a year working in a hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.

When he returned home, he married Marcia Arness in Plaza, North Dakota. He attended Minot State Teacher’s College where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. He taught school for several years before his retirement. Paul and Marcia retired to Grand Forks where they were members of University Lutheran Church. Paul was a member of the Plaza, North Dakota American Legion.

Paul is survived by his wife of 63 years Marcia, daughters Janet (Jim) Altman, Ft. Meyers, FL and Debra (Phil Partridge) Erickson, Grand Forks, ND; four grandchildren, Kari (Ronnie) Miller of Des Moines, IA , Ryan Shane of Vancouver, WA, Nick Erickson of Minneapolis, MN, Becca Erickson of Fargo, ND; brothers, Torberg (Debbie) Nordmark of Phoenix, AZ, Vernon (Josette) Nordmark, Phoenix, AZ; sisters, Hannah Ofsthun, Minneapolis, MN, Charlotte Sween, Minneapolis, MN, Ellen (Kermit) Bratholt, Detroit Lakes, MN; sisters-in-law, Kathy Nordmark, Dallas, OR, Mary Nordmark of Detroit Lakes, MN and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Rev. Hans Nordmark, and Adolph “Bud” Nordmark; sister, Mary Garbe and brothers-in-law, Clarence Ofsthun, Erv Garbe and Duane Sween.

**In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to University Lutheran Church.
A private family memorial service will be held.

An online register book may be signed at www.amundsonfuneralhome.com