Richard (Dick) Jevne
Richard's service will be live streamed below at 10 AM Thursday, July 8, 2021.
https://vimeo.com/event/1129278
Richard (Dick) A. Jevne, 83, Fargo, ND died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Villa Maria Nursing Home. He was born on June 10, 1938 in Lansford, North Dakota to Arthur and Myrtle (Espeseth) Jevne. He attended and graduated from Lansford High School, Lansford, North Dakota.
Dick worked on the farm with his dad, oil rigs in Wyoming, railroad, Volkswagen car salesman in Minot and then worked for many different construction companies as a heavy equipment operator for over 35 years until his retirement.
Dick married Fern Zietz December 10, 1955 and had five sons. Dick met Norma Hvidsten and spent many years together before being married on September 3, 1999 in Sisseton, South Dakota until her death on March 10, 2019. Dick loved to sing karaoke, listening to country music, telling jokes, reminiscing about the old days, John Wayne and watching old westerns.
Anyone that knew Dick knew that he was a very loving man and would give you the shirt off his back. He took in many people that were down on their luck and helped raise many young people during their teenage years. He will surely be missed by many that called him dad, gramps, and pop.
He always saw the best in others and his smile and laugh were contagious. Dick could make you laugh so hard it would hurt; because of this he made friends everywhere he went.
He is survived by his five children Trent (Deb), Ritchie (Betty), Jeff (Roxanne), Brett (Debbi), Todd (Amy), stepchildren Deb Hansen, Jeff (Julie) Hvidsten, Tammy (Randy) Meyer. Siblings Dennis (Carol) Jevne, Ginger Jevne, brother-in-law Jim Reitan and sister-in-law Janet Patterson. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brother Ronald, sister-in-law Sandra Reitan, son-in-law Charles Hansen and many other beloved friends and family.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 8 from 9:00 to 10:00 am followed by a memorial service at 10:00 am at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo, North Dakota. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home’s website.
Interment will be at Moorhead Memorial Gardens at a later date.
To view the service and video tribute or sign the online guestbook, visit www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Dick was the best man i know! He always welcomed me into his home whenever I stopped by the house and i am going to miss him so very much! I’m still in shock over his passing because he was such a tough man and i guess i felt he was going to out live me. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this very sad time. I know he will be watching over all of you. So hopefully you all can be on your best behavior for him. He was the peacemaker and would want you all to love one another. I am so grateful to have had the honor of knowing Dick, he was by far one of the best men I’ve ever known and he’s truly going to be missed! We love you Dick!!!!
Love u grandpa u we’re the most loving and caring grandpa I ever had and me and dick will miss u and dick really appreciated u a lot and he thought of u as a grandpa I will miss u so much and love u always
We will always remember Dick’s jovial nature, quick wit and contagious laugh. Good man!
And what a posterity to remember him!
Mitch and Carla
H e was a man to work for and had many good time
My great uncle Dick. No words can ever say how wonderful he was. The way he laughed, the way he talked with his deep voice and just who he was period made me proud he was my uncle. He brought out the best in so many people. My dad was always smiling when Dick was around and as a young girl it ment so much to see them laugh together and just listen to the stories. I always loved his big hats and how he walked like he was bigger than life. His big cars. Shoot everything he did was in a big way. He loved his family and his friends and showed it in a big way.
He will always be missed. Love you all
When I was a little girl we would go to Lansforord to visit my grandparents and uncle Dicks parents lived across the street so we always got to see this special uncle. He always had a big cowboy hat, a big cigar,a big car(sometimes a small Volkswagen) a big smile and eyes that said he loved you without saying a word. He was such a happy fun loving uncle who loved kids especially his boys. I know he’s dancing with his angel Norma in heaven ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am at a loss to hear of Dick’s passing! Norma and he have been like family for many years since he and Bear were roommates on the road for Boarder States. Love and Hugs to the whole family! God bless!