Dennis Lindberg, 83 of Mesa AZ, formerly Stanley ND passed away at his home in Mesa, Arizona on September, 8th 2023. He had been living independently at his home in Leisure World close to his daughter Allison, son-in-law Chris, and grandchildren, Lindsey and Brandon for around the last year and a half.

Dennis was born on May 9th, 1940 in Stanley, North Dakota, the eldest child of Walter and Clara Lindberg. He was raised on the family farm in Vanville township and attended school in Kenmare, North Dakota. He attended Minot Teachers College and received a 2 year standard and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education.

Dennis was united in marriage to Claudia Corey on August 20th, 1961 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bowbells. They had one daughter, Allison Kay. Dennis, Claudia and Allison made their home in Stanley where Dennis taught elementary and junior high classes. Before teaching in Stanley, he taught for one year in Ryder North Dakota. In 1974, they built a farm in Vanville township, he lived on the farm until moving to Arizona in 2021. In addition to teaching, he also farmed and had a herd of registered Herefords that was started by his father, Walter. Dennis was president of the Stanley Education Association, a member of S.E.A, N.D.E.A, N.E.A, Burke County Agriculture Association, N.D and American Hereford Association and was on the church council of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Powers Lake.

Dennis loved to spend time gardening, reading and being out in his pastures checking on cattle. Family was very important to Dennis, he loved and cherished his grandchildren, Lindsey and Brandon. He enjoyed visiting Allison, Chris, Lindsey and Brandon in Kansas and Arizona every year. Dennis loved the outdoors, you could always find him in his garden, his barn with the cattle, out in the hay fields, or mowing his grass. He loved music and enjoyed listening and dancing to his son-in law, Chris’ band, Red Horizon. He also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family.

Dennis is survived by his daughter Allison (Chris) Holmen and their children, Lindsey and Brandon; sister Lois (Dale) Larsen and their kids, Mark (Gloria) Larsen and family and Wendy Larsen. Nieces, Sally (Dean) Verstraete and family; Roxy Corey and family; Janice Rosanski and Family; nephew Ron (Dee) Corey and family and many cousins.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Claudia; parents, Walter and Clara Lindberg; parents-in-law, Howard Jr and Louise Corey; brothers-in-law, Howard and Charles Corey; sisters-in-law Maybell Corey, Neva Corey and Thelma Smith; nephew, Bud Corey; niece, Clarice Corey and infant grandson, Blake Holmen.