Richard "Dick" Odegaard
March 18, 1937 ~ October 13, 2019
Richard (Dick) Odegaard, age 82, of Fargo, ND, died on October 13, 2019 at Sanford Palliative Care Unit, surrounded by his loving family, and assisted by Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Dick was born on March 18, 1937, the son of Morris A. and Gladys (Vigness) Odegaard, in Thief River Falls, MN. He attended Lincoln High School and was in the Army National Guard.
Dick was united in marriage to Patricia Schelhorn from Bemidji, MN. He worked in Fargo for Commercial, Reger Red Owl and Gibb as a Journeyman Electrician. Dick was a long time member of Messiah Lutheran Church.
Dick enjoyed spending weekends at Star Lake, Dent, MN - pontooning and socializing with friends. Dick also kept busy at the farmstead by Walcott, ND with projects, and showing his 1936 Chevy Pickup – “Little Red” at car shows around the region.
Dick is survived by his wife, Patricia; his son, Mark Odegaard; his daughter, Pamela Fehrenbach; his grandson, Shaun (Amanda) Fehrenbach; and two great-grandchildren - Ayonna and Camden. Also surviving is his sister, Gloria (Dick) Schlechter of South Dakota; and his nephews, Steve, Rob, Scott, and Brad Jorstad and Jason Schelechter.
Services will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo, North Dakota with visitation beginning at 5:00 PM. There will be a luncheon following the service. Memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Red River Valley, Fargo, ND.
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So long good friend. Thanks for a lifetime of friendship and all the adventures of our youth. Best memories of double dating with the girl who became your wife and the girl who became mine. Ron
So many good memories of Dick from our Ebert’s Resort days! RIP, Ode!
Dick was a cherished person to see when I worked at a clinic in fargo. Love seeing his spunky quick witted self, he kept me on my toes. And his sweet wife that always laughed as she knew he was a wonderful handful. Prayers to his wife and all who are missing him.
So sad to learn of Dick’s passing. He was my first journeyman electrician when I started in the trade as an apprentice over 50 years ago. We shared some good times while working together on different projects for Reger Electric. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Odegaard family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man and he will be missed. May God bless you with precious and fond memories of Richard to help you cope with your grief.
Mark and family. We are so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a parent. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your dad was a wonderful man and we remember talking with him many times after moving to Fargo. He is in a much better place.
Dear Odegaard Family – We are so sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to know Dick through my father-in-law. Dick would always come help us when we had an electrical project and I am sure he shuttered every time Bob called wondering what project we had for him next. It was always so fun to have Dick around as he was always a hoot to talk and joke with. He had a great sense of humor, and always made us laugh. He also was a very giving person. Thank you, Dick, for all the work and help you gave us through the years. Rest in peace. God bless his memory!
Rest in peace my dear friend. We will miss your smile and laughter. …. and little pranks also. Don
My prayers are with the family! Mark was a long time friend and I hope he will spared the agony of this …I wish your family love through this difficult time!
Rest in peace my dear friend💖
RIP my dear friend.will miss you a lot!!
Dear Pat and loved ones,
Van and I were so saddened to hear of Dick’s passing but we celebrate his life as well. Van has fond memories of him and we enjoyed our brief visit with you in TRF.
May you know the precious comfort of our Heavenly Father and know that Dick is safely home.
Love and prayers,
Van and Carol
Hi Dad,
Last night last night I had a dream, that Mark was talking to me. Had I known I would have been by your side. To hug you; to hold you and tell you how much I enjoyed all those summers at the lake. Oh and the look on your face when you saw me on the big green tractor. I have always considered you my dad and always will. May you rest in peace and run around the fields with Angel Ann.
Oh and don’t forget when you are playing dominos with my Dad, if I hear the clouds rumbling really loud I will know that one of you are cheating. Love you both lots