Wendell Eldon Martinson

Wendell Eldon Martinson, 72, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Emerado, ND, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at the Eventide nursing home in Fargo, ND.

Wendell was born March 29, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Edwood & Evelyn (Johnson) Martinson. He lived in Spencer, NE, until 16 years old, moving to Mentor, MN, where he graduated from Mentor High School in 1964.

He worked various jobs before starting for Sand Steel where he retired in 2013 after many years of service.

He married Judy (Bergsrud) Rheaume on June 9th, 1972, at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Forks, ND. 

Family was the most important thing to Wendell. He enjoyed spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved gardening and fixing and building in the garage. He was a member of the Emerado Presbyterian Church for many years.

Wendell is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Craig (Nicole)Rheaume of West Fargo, Lindsey (Cindy) Rheaume of Arlington, VA, & Minda (Jason) Villiard of Fargo, grandchildren, Kyle Rheaume (Jessica), Spicer, MN, Luke Rheaume, Quentin Rheaume, Colton Rheaume, all of West Fargo, Alexandra (Matt) Shankle, Alexandria, VA, Hunter Rheaume, Arlington, VA, Bryce Villiard, Fargo; great-grandson, Caiden Rheaume, Spicer, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Wayne.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Amundson Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service at Amundsons.

Inurnment: Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.