Gary Fladeland, 71 of Kenmare, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND.
Gary Lee Fladeland was born on January 14, 1950 to Ralph (Bud) Fladeland and Delores (Miller) Fladeland. He attended grade school in White Earth until the school closed, he then transferred to Tioga High School, graduating in 1968. He attended college in Bottineau and received an Associates in Forestry Degree.
After graduation he worked several odd jobs in Minot before he moved back to Tioga and took a job driving truck for Matador Trucking as a water hauler. He later went to work for Halliburton and worked up to the head of the Acid Department for the Tioga office.
While working for Halliburton he met Marshia Kambeitz, they were married in October of 1978. Marshia had 2 daughters from previous relationships, and they had on son together Gary Micheal. When Halliburton closed their Tioga department, he took a job as the production supervisor for Eagle Operating. Gary and Marshia divorced in 1992 and he moved to Minot to be closer to work.
In 1995 he moved to Kenmare. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family and eating at the various cafes in the area. He also enjoyed spending time with his extended family in Kenmare.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Delores Fladeland; brothers, Ralph Fladeland Jr, Robert Fladeland, and Gerald Fladeland; and a niece, Ashley Fladeland.
He is survived by his son, Gary (Becky) Fladeland of White Earth, ND; his grandchildren, Alexander Emeline of Minot, ND, Natelie Emeline, Zanoblia Emeline, Sophia Fladeland and Zachary Fladeland all of White Earth, ND along with numerous nieces and their families.
Scott Dihle
(Burlington, ND)
Oct 15, 2021