Alf E. Sagness • 1918 - 2009

Alf E. Sagness, 91, Bowbells, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 in the Kenmare hospital.

Alf was born July 26, 1918, near Calmer, Iowa, to Ingard and Evidia (Heimdal) Sagenes. On February 9, 1929 he moved with his family to the Bowbells area. He graduated from Bowbells High School in 1937.

On September 21, 1941, Alf married Arlene A. Nelson at Coteau, ND. They purchased a farm near Bowbells on December 7, 1941.

On June 15, 1942, Alf was drafted into the United States Army. He served with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945. He returned to the family farm, where they raised their family and farmed in the Bowbells and Coteau areas their entire lives. Arlene passed away on October 12, 1988, following a six month bout with cancer.

Alf was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells, and for many years he cooked Lutefisk for the annual church supper. Alf could do, or fix anything and was a supporter of his family and church.

Those who shared in his life, sons, Ron (Allie) Sagness, Bowbells, ND, and Wes (Mitsie) Sagness, Phoenix, AZ; daughter, Mardelle (Keith) Tamashiro, Kaneohe, HI; six grandchildren, Kristen (Paul) Olsen, Pamela (Rob) Schmit, Laura (Cory) Magnuson, Jon Sagness, Janelle (Tim) Stevens and Kelsi Tamashiro; three great-grandchildren, Evan Schmit, and Greta and Luke Olsen; three nieces and four nephews survive.

Alf was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene; son, Darrell, and his parents.

Funeral: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells, ND.

Visitation: Tuesday, one hour prior to the service in the church.

Burial: Bowbells Cemetery, Bowbells, ND.

Officiating Clergy: Rev. John Syvertson

Music
Peggy Anderson, vocalist, "In The Garden"

Congregational Hymns
Processional, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"
Recessional, "How Great Thou Art"
Clara Olson, organist

Honorary Bearers: All of Alf's family and friends

Active Bearers: James Funk, Mark Rykken, LaVern Petersen, Alan Jacobson, Tilmer "Jay" Jacobson, Brad Chrest, Laury Hennix, Barry Johnson

Military Honors: Members of the American Legion, Carl Oftedahl Post #127, Bowbells, ND

Those not attending the graveside service may begin the lunch and fellowship in the church fellowship hall. The family will join you when they return from the cemetery.

Alf's family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated and will never be forgotten.

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