Arthur Wieland

arthur wieland

Arthur G. Wieland, 92, of Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on February 12, 2014 at Rosewood on Broadway.

Arthur was born on July 9, 1921 to Emil and Mathilda (Schlenker) Wieland in Streeter, ND. Later the family moved to Jamestown, ND where he attended school being active in sports such as hockey and football. He graduated in 1941 from Jamestown High School. Shortly after graduation he moved to Seattle, WA, where he was employed with Seattle/Tacoma Shipyards. In 1942 at the beginning of WWII he enlisted in the Army Signal Corp. with tours in China, Burma and India. He was honorable discharged in 1945, returning to Jamestown. He went on to attend Jamestown College and worked for JCPenny’s, and later fulltime for State Employment Agency. In 1950, he married Dorothy Bechtold in Jamestown where they continued to live. He was recalled to active duty in 1950 with the National Guard Battery ‘C’ soon after the Korean Conflict started and was stationed at Camp Rucker, Alabama. After his discharge in 1953, he returned to Jamestown. He then worked for R.E.Meidinger-Buick. In 1954 he was hired by Depuy Sorkness Clinic., and retired in 1986 as Clinic Administrator at Jamestown Clinic, the position he held for 20 years. He and Dorothy moved to Fargo in 1996.

He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo, Jamestown Elks Club, Jamestown Country Club, American Legion, Knight’s of Columbus and ND Medical Group Manager’s Ass. He also served on numerous Boards; Jamestown Public Schools, St. John’s Academy, Medical Group Manager’s Assn., and Jamestown Lion’s Club.

Art enjoyed all sports, golf, woodworking, writing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the caregivers at Rosewood, and also Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Art is survived by his wife Dorothy; sons, Terrence (Sharon), Gregory (Carilyn), Jeffrey (Genella), and Douglas (Joyce); brother, Emil (Vye); sister-in-law, Joan Wieland; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lenard and Edwin, and sister, Ann.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Hospice of the Red River Valley and/or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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  1. Jamestown, ND
    Sincere sympathy on Art’s death.
    It was a loss to us here in Jamestown when you moved away & while you’ve been away awhile I fondly remember Art always so friendly. You have my thoughts & prayers.

  2. Barb and I extend out condolences to the Wieland family on the passing of Art.
    We have many fond memories of his kindness to us,his wit and his cheerful nature.

  3. West Fargo ND
    Terry, Sharon and Wieland Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    “No Time on Earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for that last Goodbye.”
    Sincerely, Renee

  4. Fargo Dorothy-

    I just found out about Art, I’m sorry it was too late to have made his service or funeral. Know that I will be thinking of you and praying for your family. We need to have lunch soon. Let me know when you are up to it.

    God Bless you and your family.

    Love,
    Amanda Torres

  5. Plymouth MnWe as a Diede family and Butch and I send our deepest sympathies to your family. The loss of a parent is very deeply felt. The loss of a wonderful spouse leaves a very big hole.
    We are so sorry for your loss.
    I remember your Art as a tall, happy, congenial, man ready to help and befriend anyone he met.

  6. Mapleton ND
    Dorothy and boys,
    Thank you for letting me be a part of Art’s life. He was an amazing man. He always was quick with a smile and to tell us “Ding how” or however you spell it. He always would laugh when we asked what it meant. I am not sure if he ever told us, we just took it as a “Good day”.
    I am sorry for your loss, but heaven has definitely gained an angel to watch down Take care and God bless you all
    Sandy

  7. Stillwater MN
    I wish to extend my condolences to the
    Wieland family. You were our neighbors for a number of years on 5th Avenue SE.
    I’ll always remember Art and Dorothy for the many kindnesses shown to my parents, Albert and Winifred.

    May God bless you always.

    Gary Gullikson

  8. mahtomedi minnMY SYMPATHYTO THE WIELAND
    FAMILY
    ART WAS WONDERFULPERSON
    WORKED WITH HIM AT DEPUY SO
    RKNESSCLINIC
    PRAYERS FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY

    PEACE FOR YOU ART

    MARY CHRISTIANSON
    MAHTOMEDI MINN

  9. St. Anthony ND
    My heartfelt sympathy Dorothy and to the rest of the family. I have fond memories of Art and you. No one can replace Art. I always enjoyed his war stories he would tell me. I hope some day to maybe read the book he started. He always told me about it. I don’t think I ever remember him without a smile on his face. He was a great guy and will be missed.

    May God Bless you all.

    Virginia

  10. Jamestown ND
    My mom worked under Art while he was administrator at the clinic and always spoke kindly of him. I met him several times as a child and was very friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  11. West Fargo North Dakota
    I knew Mr. Wieland as a kind and caring man. He was an ardent supporter of public education in Jamestown and an excellent clinic administrator.

    Rest in peace Art Wieland!

  12. fargo nddear Dorothy,
    I was so sorry to read the loss of Art, we had so many good times at cards at willow park.
    My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with you and your family. I know the sorrow you feel now.
    Gloria bougieh5fvm


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