Roland Magandy • 1925 - 2011

Roland Magandy, 85, rural Minot, ND, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 in a Minot hospital.

Roland Norman Magandy was born October 8, 1925 to Rufus and Anna (Lenaberg)  Magandy.  He was raised on the family farm near Ryder, ND  and received his education in Ryder.

Roland served his country while in the U.S. Navy.    He enjoyed being on the boxing team while in the Navy.

On May 26, 1956 he married Mona Zethren, and they made their home in Torning Township, Ward County, North Dakota where they farmed and ranched.  This was the home on which Roland would remain until his death.

Roland loved farming and ranching.  He liked riding horse and helped his children get 4-H steers ready to show.  He helped his children with other 4-H projects as well.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, dancing and ice skating with family and friends.  He also played board games, cards, chess and would sometimes play his harmonica. 

Grandkids were special to Roland and he would play with them and especially liked when they made milkshakes.

Roland was active in the Farm Bureau and the Moose Lodge.

Roland is survived by his wife, Mona, rural Minot; sons, Russell (Kim) Magandy, Minot and Robert (Stacey) Magandy, Minot; daughters, JoAnn (Fred) Schapp, Granville, ND and Ronda (Jesse) Pedersen, Dickinson, ND; grandchildren, Rees and Reeann Magandy, Wyatt, Tanner and Ryan Schapp, Ryder and Rayna Magandy and Summer and Stetson Pedersen; sisters, Irene Travis, Mississippi, Fern MaGandy, Mississippi, Eunice Volk, California, and Grace Jones, Minnesota; sister in law, Grace Magandy, Ryder, ND; sister in law and brother in law Wanda and Lou Carpenter, Montana; and brother in law David Zethren, Minot.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ricky; in laws, Clifford and Josephine Zethren; siblings and their spouses, Ethel (Ed) Schilling, Elmer (Lucille) Magandy, Ruth (Fran) Becker, Walter Magandy and Donald Magandy; brothers in law, Vince Volk and Oscar Travis, Wally Jones and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral:  Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot.

Visitation:  Sunday, February 27, 2011 from noon until 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Burial:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Officiant: Pastor Curt Hanson

Music
 Kayla Boys, Vocalist to offer
 “Here I Am Lord”, “Softly and Tenderly” & “Amazing Grace
Dianne Hysjulien, Organist
CD Music by Randy Travis: “Three Wooden Crosses”

Honorary Bearers: Roland’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Roland’s grandchildren
Rees Magandy, Reeann Magandy,  Wyatt Schapp, Tanner Schapp, Ryan Schapp,  Ryder Magandy
Rayna Magandy, Summer Pedersen, Stetson Pedersen

Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Guard

Following the graveside service, you are invited for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship room of the church.  

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  Roland.         

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