Ben Trottier
May 3, 1939 ~ July 10, 2023
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Ben Louis Trottier, 84, of Hamilton, ND peacefully passed away on July 10, 2023, at his home in Fargo, ND.
Ben was born May 3, 1939, to Ruth and Louis Trottier in Cavalier, ND. He grew up on the family farm proud to be the oldest brother. In his young days he spent time in the Air Force and studied Mechanics in Wahpeton, ND. In his adult life he spent many years working as a Master Electrician. Ben was such a smart man and wanted to utilize that. He invented the Hydro Flush in 1990 and sold the patent later in life.
On December 27, 1962, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart, Marlene Marie Trottier, in Neche, ND. They moved to Portland, OR and on November 9, 1964, their only child, Dynnette Marie, was born.
Marlene and Ben traveled all over the United States enjoying different sites, fishing and making several lifelong friends. Ben was lucky enough to make it to all 50 states and the territories. All while calling each other their pet name ‘Joe’, they retired to Lake of the Woods, MN in 1992, then on to Black Duck, MN, then finally settled in Enderlin, ND to be closer to Dee and family. After many years of moving, Ben found home in Fargo, ND. Ben spent his years gardening and cooking his spicy, but delicious food.
Ben is survived by his daughter, Dynnette “Dee” (Chuck) Lemna, Sheldon, ND; granddaughter, Keighla Halldorson, Fargo, ND; grandsons, Brayden Huus, Fargo, ND, Craig Vinton, Reynolds, ND; granddaughter, Glenna (Kevin) Ingeman, Fargo, ND; step grandchildren, Lemna – Darika, Deserae and Dawson. His great-grandchildren; Halldorson – Victoria, AeriLynn, Alexander and Vivian; Evelynn Ingeman; and Nolan Vinton.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tom, Larry and Dennis; grandson Jacob Vinton and loving wife Marlene.
The service will be Wednesday, July 19 at 11:00am, at Riverview Place in Fargo, ND, with lunch to follow.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Memorial Service - Wednesday: July 19, 2023 11:00 am
Riverview Place Chapel
5300 12th St S
Fargo, North Dakota 58104
(701) 237-4700
https://www.chilivingcommunities.org/locations/north-dakota/riverview-place
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I got to have wonderful conversations with Ben when I worked at Riverview. He loved going to eat with you and always would share what he liked about a restaurant you went to. He also was a great taste tester when we made something at Riverview. Ben was a pro at playing Bean Bags and would look forward to playing when scheduled. I will miss your dad, he was a good man!
Dee, I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember the few times I was able to visit with your dad and mom were very memorable and such a great couple.
Thinking of you!