Bernard Lisburg
November 8, 1917 ~ January 3, 2011
Bernard W. Lisburg, 93, West Fargo, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011 at Sheyenne Crossings, West Fargo, ND.
Bernard was born November 8, 1917 in Mapleton Township to Paul and Emelie (Williams). He attended country school and then school in Mapleton, ND. He married Bridgett Bertrand on June 15, 1943 at St. Anthony's in Fargo. They made their home on the farm in Mapleton until he retired in 1985 when they moved to town. He was a farmer all his life helping even after he retired.
He was active on the Mapleton Township board during the '70's. He was the oldest member of K.C's for 2 terms. He also served on the West Fargo Planning Commission. He moved to Sheyenne Crossings in August of 2007.
He loved fishing and traveling to Arizona. He was the best pool player in West Fargo. He was an avid card player of whist and poker. He was known to be a great dancer. He loved bowling, which was evident by the number of trophies he won, and croquet.
He is survived by children, Emily (Robert) Olsen, Yuma, AZ, Ann (Ralph) Schellack, Glyndon, MN, Patricia (Terry) Maloney, Overland Park, KS, Ruth (Edward) Olsker, Glendale, AZ, Lucy (Richard) Wells, Phoenix, AZ, Nancy (Scott) Jenkins, Phoenix, AZ, Jacklyn (James) Buttenhoff, Ames, IA, William (Mary) Lisburg, West Fargo, ND, Bernadett (Dan) Dillon, Payson, AZ; sister, Barbara Burley, Fargo, ND; 25 grandchildren; over 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bridgett, brother, Leroy Lisburg, sisters, Mary Vienna, Rose Matthys, Louise LeClerc , Emma Villiard, granddaughter, Rebecca.
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Kansas City MOOur sympathies go out to the Lisburg families. We should all be blessed with full lives like Bernard’s.
West Fargo I am sorry that I was not able to attend either the visitation or funeral service of Mr. Lisburg as I have the flu. I brought him communion on Sundays from Blessed Sacrement and I always enjoyed our visits and his talk of life on the farm and the importance of family. He shared photos of family members and told me stories about each photo. He was proud of his family and that he farmed. I told him with all those girls he probably was kept busy. He told me that he and the boy had to go out in the fields at times to get away from the girls. He laughed about that. May the thoughts and prayers being sent to you during this difficult time help. May Mr. Lisburg rest in peace.
Hazen ND
My sympathy to all of Bernard’s family.
Mary Hoganson
Colfax ND
We lost a great man and a big part of my childhood, back when times were simple i recall Bernard and Dad (Paul) watching us kids wrestle in the front yard and recall the laughter and joy the two of them were getting watching there kids. Bernard will be missed
West Fargo ND
Sending prays and comforting thought to the entire Lisburg family.
Though I haven’t seen Bernard in quite sometime, a smile always crosses my face when his name comes up. He always made me giggle growing up. The rides to CCD with Beanie when he drove were always memberable. His little hissing laugh always was worth a laugh even if you were not in on the joke.
Take care to all