David D. Strand

David Dean Strand died August 21, 2025, after courageously fighting a difficult battle with cancer. Throughout this journey Dave never lost his sense of humor or his attitude of gratitude and he found comfort in his growing faith in the Lord.

David was born January 28, 1963 in Bismarck, ND to Edward and Shirley (Kosel) Strand. He attended school in Hazelton, Mobridge and Linton, graduating from Linton High School in 1981. He was interested in being a draftsman and attended North Dakota State University after graduation. Dave started working in the field of concrete construction at Strand Concrete in 1985, where he worked until 1987. He then began his 38 year career at Camrud Foss as lead rebar and anchor bolt installer.

Dave decided to pursue improving his health in 2006, and began running in any race from a 5k to a full marathon. He was a member of the training group, Faster.Stronger.Runner (FSR) and a long time member of Courts Plus gym, where he made many long lasting friendships. In recent years, he enjoyed pickle ball and joined the FM Pickle Ball Club, meeting an entire, new and wonderful group of friends.

He is survived by his brother, Randall (Valley City); aunts, Bernice Gullickson (Mandan), Carol Kosel, Kathy Kosel (both of Ellendale); uncles, Don (Claudette) Kosel (Ashley), Ron (Maxine) Kosel (Ellendale); multiple cousins; best friend Kelly Beyer and her children Kennedie, Emmerie and Kade (all of Fargo).

He was preceded in death by his parents; aunts, Bernice (Norman) Kruckenberg, Evelyn (Iver) Oster, Debra Kosel; and uncles, Kenneth (Betty) Kosel, Howard Kosel and Aaron Gullickson.

The family is pursuing a memorial in Dave’s honor. Any financial donations will be used toward that purpose and can be endorsed to the “Family of Dave Strand.”