Ardell Holte • 1928 - 2009

Ardell Holte, 81, Voltaire, ND, died Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva.

Ardell Wayne Holte was born June 13, 1928, a son of Alfred and Freda (Erickson) Holte, in Lebanon Township of McHenry County, near Voltaire, ND. He was raised on the farm and attended grade school and two years of high school in Voltaire. He was baptized and confirmed at Hjerdahl Lutheran Church, Voltaire. In September of 1943, Ardell’s father passed away. Ardell then took over the operation of the family farm. He graduated from Velva High School in 1946.

Ardell began his career with Central Power in December of 1952. While working for Central Power (now Basin Electric) he continued to farm his mother’s land. He retired as an operator from the power plant in 1975, and continued to farm.

Ardell married Deloris Johnson November 12, 1976, in Benedict. They made their home in Voltaire and continued to farm. He retired from farming at age 70.

He was a member the Hjerdahl Lutheran Church, the church council, and the Hjerdahl Lutheran Cemetery Board. He was also a member of the Eagles Aerie, the Moose Lodge, both of Minot, and had served on the Voltaire Farmers Elevator Board and Lebanon Township Board for a number of years. Ardell had also served on the Rural Velva Fire District for 28 years.

His loving family includes:  wife of 33 years, Deloris, Velva; sister, Eunice Wunderlich, Velva; five nieces, Colleen Wunderlich, Bismarck, ND, Joan (Monte) Hansen, Velva, Jan Wunderlich, Grand Forks, ND, Julie Wunderlich, Grand Forks, and Cheri (Robert) Gackle, Velva; two great-nieces, Erin Hansen, St. Paul, MN, and Cailin Gackle, Velva; aunt, LaVerne Holte; and numerous cousins.

Ardell was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Vernon Wunderlich.

Funeral: Monday, November 30, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Valley Lutheran Church, Velva.

Interment:  Monday at 1:30 pm at Hjerdal Lutheran Cemetery, Voltaire, ND.

Visitation:  Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.

Memorials: are preferred to Hjerdahl Lutheran Church, the Hjerdahl Lutheran Cemetery, or to the donor’s choice.

Officiant: Pastor Rollin Rogness
Music  Grace Thompson, Vocalist to offer  “Amazing Grace” & “In The Garden”
Marilyn Anderson, Accompanist

Congregational Hymns  “How Great Thou Art” & “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Karlyn Frantsen, Organist

Honorary Bearers Ardell’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Jerry Johnson, Tom Thorson, Bob Johnson, Loren Hammer, Gerald Larson      Gerald Holte

Following the Funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall.

The graveside service will commence at 1:30 pm.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Ardell.

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