Rudy Errol Evensvold, 82, of Blaisdell and Minot, N.D., died April 27, 2019 at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND.

Rudy was born February 22, 1937, in Blaisdell, the son of Ole and Hilma Evensvold. He graduated in 1955 from Palermo High School, Palermo.

Rudy married Myrle Janz on July 27, 1959, in Minot. They had five children: Kim, Jim, Karlyn, Jason and Joey. Rudy and Myrle lived in Minot, as well as North Bend, and Kirkland, Wash., in the '60s.They also lived in Lewiston, Idaho. Rudy worked with his brother, Oakley, in Towner at the Lumber yard. After marrying Myrle he worked at the Minot Post Office, and Weyerhauser, while in Washington. He was lucky enough to have a job where he rode horses to set up “Power Towers” in Idaho. They later moved back to North Dakota. They operated a dairy farm near Blaisdell. He also worked on oil fields throughout North Dakota and Wyoming. He and his 2 sons, Jim and Joey, had a construction company, Evensvold Construction. They built many houses, pole barns, and many remodels around northwestern North Dakota. Rudy also raised cattle, sheep and pigs.

Rudy had a passion for horses. He rode Saddlebronc in various rodeos during his younger years. He rarely missed the annual Blaisdell rodeo. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and dancing. He enjoyed history and was a great story teller. He enjoyed to social, welcomed strangers and enjoyed having people around. His last three years were extremely difficult with health issues. His family was impressed how he always kept a positive attitude.

Rudy is survived by his children; Kim Evensvold, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Jim (Cheryl) Evensvold, Bismarck, N.D., Karlyn (Joey) Meiers of Fargo, N.D., Jason Evensvold, Wilton, N.D. and Joe (Renae) Evensvold, Powers Lake, N.D.; grandchildren, Dustin Meiers, Cristy (Jeremy) Jones, Stephanie (Jim) Roberge, Shae Meiers, Faith (Ross) Anderson, Karissa Meiers, Adam (Kendra) Evensvold,Tyus James Evensvold, Virgil Joe Evensvold; great-grandchildren; Ryland James Anderson, Lawrence Benjamin Roberge, Isiah James Jones, Brooklyn Eve Anderson, Clara Ruby Roberge, Annie Rose Roberge and McKenna Denise Evensvold, as well as a special friend, Phyllis Larson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Oakley; sister, Edna Rock; brother, Dean and his wife, Myrle.