Patrick Wald 1950 - 2005

Patrick Wald, 55, 2100 4th St. SW, Minot, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 in a Minot hospital.

Patrick was born January 17, 1950, the son of Michael and Viola (Nyland) Wald in Fargo, ND. He moved with his family to Minot in 1955. Where he was reared and educated graduating from Minot High School in 1968, and from Minot State College in 1972 with a degree in Business Administration..

Pat started a career in the hotel industry his sophomore year of high school when he worked as a Bell Hop at the Clarence Parker Hotel. Following his college graduation, he managed hotels in both Minot and Bismarck. He returned to Minot and began working at the Thrifty Scott, now known as the Days Inn. In 2002, Pat became the owner, manager of the Days Inn.

He was a member of the Minot Pool League, the Rifle and Pistol Club, the Y's Men's Club. He loved spending time with his family and friends, watching NASCAR, playing pool, and golfing. He especially enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Twins, as well as following and supporting local high school and college events.

Those who shared in his life:Daughters: Michelle (Leland) Johnson, Rapid City, SD, Melissa (Tad Espeseth, special friend) Wald, Minot, ND. Granddaughter: Haylee Johnson, Rapid City, SD
Mother: Viola Wald, Minot, ND Brothers: Tom (Cathy) Wald, Atlanta, GA; David (Paulette) Wald, Minot, ND Sisters: Cindy (Dennis) Nordquist, Minot; Peggy (Terry) Quinlen, Minot, ND; Victoria (Reginald) Springer, Long Meadow, Mass. Special Canine companions: Dakota and Kinser.
Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Michael Wald.

Visitation: Sunday, March 13, 2005, from noon until 5:30 p.m., at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Prayer Service: Sunday, March, 13, 2005 at 5:30 at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot

Funeral Service: Monday, March 14, 2005, at 10:00a.m. at the Augustana Lutheran Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Officiant: Rev. Greg Anderson

Music: "Amazing Grace" "I Will Remember You" CD selection
"On Eagles Wings"
Luther Hanson, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Patrick's friends and family

Active Bearers: Bob Warath, Jim Foreman, David Wald,Tom Wald, Terry Quinlen, Dennis Nordquist

 

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