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Wayne Jorud

March 29, 1939 — April 5, 2015

Wayne Jorud, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Sanford Health in Fargo.

Wayne D. Jorud was born on March 29, 1939 in Tordenskjold Township, Minnesota, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Albertson) Jorud. Wayne grew up on a farm in rural Battle Lake, and graduated from Battle Lake High School in 1957. He spent the summers during school working for area farmers. Wayne entered school at the North Dakota State College of Science, graduating in 1960 with a degree in Civil Engineering Technology.

Wayne served in the Army Reserves for a total of six years, was a pole-climbing instructor, and was called upon for six months of active duty service. After the Army Reserve, he was hired by the Minnesota Department of Transportation in 1960, where he worked as a Land Surveyor for 42 years.

Wayne met Arlene Walvatne in 1961 at the Dairyland in Fergus Falls, and they were married on February 16, 1963. Wayne built their home himself in 1976, where they raised their two sons, Jon and Matthew.

He was active in Bethel Lutheran church as an usher, trustee and a member of the Building committee.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, travelling and working in his shop. Wayne especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren; they put a glimmer in his eye.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Clifford and Mildred.

He is survived by his wife Arlene (Walvatne) of Fergus Falls; two sons, Jon (Lisa) Jorud of Nowthen, MN, and Matthew (Jessica) Jorud of Fergus Falls; grandchildren, Reece, Thor, Greta, Harlo, Rocky and Archie; a sister, Yvonne (Gordon) Lehman; and two brothers, Dennis (Becky) Jorud, and Daryl (Renae) Jorud.

Visitation: 5 - 7 PM Thursday, with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church

Memorial Service: 11 AM Friday, April 10, 2015, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls

Clergy: Rev. Ed Monson

Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls

Condolences: GlendeNilson.com



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