Don C. Wamstad

Don Wamstad, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Don Carroll Wamstad was born on April 21, 1951, in Mayville, ND, the son of Palmer and Inez (Ness) Wamstad. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Hatton, ND, and attended and graduated from Hatton High School in 1969. Following high school, he attended NDSU and enlisted in the Army National Guard. Following his time at NDSU, Don moved home to operate Hatton Granite Company.

Don found his wife, best friend, and business partner, in Nicki Owen. They were married on March 22, 1975, at Little Forks Lutheran Church, near Hatton. As a team, they took over ownership of Hatton Granite Company in 1977. They went on to welcome three amazing children – Kallie, Blake and Haley. Don and Nicki worked together at Hatton Granite until Don’s passing.

Don loved his work at Hatton Granite Company and took great pride in creating meaningful memorials, for all his customers, many of whom have become friends. He and his wife, Nicki worked very hard, side by side for many years, building the Hatton Granite business into what it is today.

Don enjoyed the Hatton Granite bowling team during winter months, shopping for cars and trucks, and the newest John Deere tractors. He loved playing cards and shaking dice with his grandkids. Don looked forward to warm winter months in Florida with Nicki and visits to Disney World, and loved when his children and grandchildren would come for a visit.

Don and Nicki loved to travel and be spontaneous. They made many wonderful memories traveling the country with their children as well as their grandchildren. Don’s laugh, his mischievous smile, his humor, his wisdom, and his love, will be missed each and every day.

Don is survived by his wife, Nicki, of Hatton; his children – Kallie (Ben) Naastad, of Hatton; Blake (Jill) Wamstad, of Hatton; and Haley (Chris) Griffin, of Grand Forks; his grandchildren – Rylan and Brekyn Wamstad, Natalie and Noah Naastad, Brooklyn, Kinsley, and grandbaby #7 Griffin. Also surviving are his brother, Dale Wamstad, of Mayville; his sister, Tami (Dave) Heid, of New Salem, ND; his brother-in-law, Greg Owen, of Hatton; his mother-in-law, Darlene Owen, of Mayville; his nephew, Brent Heid, of Grand Forks; and his niece, Michele Burger, of Thompson, ND.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Inez Wamstad; his brother, Richard Wamstad; and his father-in-law, Goodwin Owen.

FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church in Hatton – with visitation one hour prior
PRAYER SERVICE: 7 PM Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church in Hatton – with visitation beginning at 5 PM
BURIAL: St. John Cemetery in Hatton

Memorials can be made to the Hatton Community – Dirty Rock Foundation, PO Box 232, Hatton, ND 58240.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home in Hillsboro, ND. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com

Floral tributes may be ordered directly from Timeless Memories, the local florist in Hatton, ND. 701-543-3880