Herman Carlyle Thompson 88, of Watford City passed away on Sunday evening October 18th 2020 peacefully in his home.
Herman Carlyle Thompson was born June 27th 1932 in Watford City, the son of Herman and Violet (Sullivan). Carlyle attended school in Watford City. On November 3, 1957, Carlyle was united in marriage to Anna Marie Thompson in Watford City.
As a teenage boy Carlyle worked for farmers and neighbors. Carlyle then helped build the church in Arnegard. Carlyle joined the army at 17 years old. He started a career of landscaping and construction. Carlyle was a mechanic and truck driver for Koch. After retirement Carlyle enjoyed his time working for local farmers.
Carlyle enjoyed riding horse, attending auction sales, attending rodeos with his wife Anna, loved airplanes, and trying his luck at the casino. Carlyle and Anna enjoyed going out dancing with friends, and also the wagon train. Carlyle was a member of the American Legion.
Carlyle is survived by his son Jimmy Thompson, Watford City, ND; brothers Douglas (Debbie) Thompson, Watford City, ND; David Thompson, Watford City, ND; Robert Thompson, Williston, ND; sister Marylin Casky, Douglas, WY; his two grandchildren, Brett (Kayla) Wold, Watford City, ND; Kyla (Gary) Beagles, Watford City, ND; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Brooks Beagles, Watford City, ND; son in law Duane Wold, Watford City, ND; and numerous sister and brother in laws, nieces and nephews.
Carlyle was proceeded in death by his wife Anna Thompson, parents Herman and Violet Thompson, his daughter Peggy Wold, infant son Danny Thompson, sisters Marian (Carl) Olson, Alice (Curtis) White, Patsy (Eddie) Paul, brothers Leonard (Loretta) Thompson, Ronnie Thompson, sister in law Kathy Thompson.