Thad A. Engberg
October 30, 1969 ~ December 26, 2019
Thad A. Engberg, 50, Fargo, peacefully passed away in his home from natural causes on December 26, 2019.
Thad Alan Engberg was born October 30, 1969 to Gary and Julie (Allmaras) Engberg in New Rockford, ND. He attended school and graduated from Maddock High School in 1988. He attended Valley City State University and participated in football and track there. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Thad was a well respected athlete and recognized for his athletic abilities in golf, track, and football in both his high school and college careers.
He worked in sales and management for a short period of time, but then transitioned into working in the construction field with some of his best friends. He was a long time employee of Olaf Anderson and worked in various positions from laying concrete to crane operation.
Thad enjoyed all things sports, horse racing, his Harley Davidson, spending time with family and friends, attending the fair with his nieces, attending the Viking golf scramble, his motorcycle trips to Sturgis and living a simple life. He became friends with most everyone he met. He was a loving, thoughtful, gentle friend and loyal to the end as described by his friends. He was the first to visit when a child was born or if a loved one was ill/hospitalized. Thad never forgot a birthday and really cared for his friends and family who meant a lot to him.
Thad will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents Gary and Julie Engberg (Hankinson, ND); Daughter, Alexa (Fargo, ND); Sister, Melissa Engberg (Brian Marchel), Seattle, WA; Brother, Cole Engberg (Dacia Wisnewski) and four nieces: Marley, Skye, Reagan, and Winter (Fargo, ND); Brothers Blake Engberg (Baltimore, MD) and Seth Engberg (Hankinson, ND).
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Marie (Driessen) and Fred Engberg, Carrington, ND: Anne (Schmidt) and Frank Allmaras, New Rockford; Uncles Fred and Ray Engberg (Carrington, ND); and Peter and Alan Allmaras (New Rockford, ND).
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 2 PM Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo – a gathering will be held one hour prior
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God speed #64
Rest in peace Thad.
RIP my old friend you will be very missed.
Gary, Julie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Thad, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave and Denise Hvinden
RIP thad
A time to be “Jealous of the Angels”! Thinking of you at this time and always!
Such a Caring big hearted Guy , RIP Thad
So sorry to hear about Thad’s passing I many fond childhood memories.❤️ Sending love and prayers to all of your family at this sad time.
Julie, Gary and family, I am so saddened to hear about Thad. I have been praying for all of you and will continue to do so. May you take comfort in knowing that he was so loved by family and friends and will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Thad had such a big heart, I have lots of wonderful memories of Thad from growing up. He will be missed by all. Sending prayers from Ohio.
Rest in peace Thad. Sorry for your loss Gary and family.
Gary, Julie, & family…
So sorry to read about Thad. My prayers and thoughts to you.
Sincerely, Norm Braaten…Minot, North Dakota.
RIP VCSU buddy, you will be missed.
RIP Thad. You are one of the most caring and generous people I’ve known. Now you can watch over all of us until we make it to the other side.
Gary and Family,
So sorry for your loss; I wish there were words. Love and peace always.
Marie Hansen Lawson
I am so sorry for your loss! Thad was quite a character. He and I didn’t see each other much after graduation but we were friends on Facebook. Beth and I never forgot about my keeping him from putting her in the snow during our Senior Year! May he Rest In Peace and Perpetual Light Shine Upon him!
Rest in peace Thad!
He was a really nice guy I’m. Glad I got to know….
Gary, Julie and family, I am so saddened to hear of Thad’s passing. May the love of family and friends get you through this difficult time! Sending lots of prayers for finding peace as you grieve the loss of your son and brother. RIP Thad.
Connie (Hugelen) Brandner
RIP Thad you will be missed.
Many prayers for Thad’s family and friends. He was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. I got to know him at VCSU where he was the RA on my floor in the dorm. Many good laughs with him over the years that will never be forgotten. RIP my friend.
Our love and prayers go out to you and your entire family in the loss of your son Thad. A Maddock graduate and a spectator with Grandma Lizzie watching the boys play many football games. The celebration of winning and the agony of defeat. Thad is celebrating eternal life with our Lord.
God Bless
Gary, Julie, and family
So sorry for the loss of Thad. All are in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh Thad, you were such a sweet kid. What a horrible loss. Condolences to the family. My heart aches for this road you now have to go through with the loss of Thad. We lost Brian and the healing still goes on. Thoughts and prayers. Godspeed
Prays sent to the Engberg family. He will be deeply missed by many!
Rest In Peace my sweet friend…
my condolences to everyone.
RIP #64
six five
God Bless Thad. RIP
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Gary, Julie and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many precious memories of Thad as a child. My last visit with him was special as we reminisced on those memories.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Julie, Gary, and families, our deepest sympathy to all in the loss of Thad. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
So sorry for your loss..Thad was a great guy and will be missed deeply!
Was very saddened to hear of Thad’s passing. I got to see him frequently at my job at Structural Materials. His life story got it right – he was genuine and loved living a simple life.
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rip brother I’m gonna miss riding together. You were always such a good friend to me, and always there when I needed you. You had the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Praying that the Lord will comfort you all during this time.
So sorry about Thad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you. Thad is smiling down on you.
Our Deepest Sympathy and God’s Blessings to you all.
Gary, Julie, & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Thad passing at such a young age. My heart is broken with you. I know he was such a great person & loved by everyone that knew him. May God give your family comfort & strength in the days ahead. RIP Thad. You will never be forgotten. With my deepest sympathy, Chrissie (Hugelen) Johnson
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Thad. Please know I am sending love and prayers to your family. I am Melissa’s friend in WA and I know how she always spoke so highly of her brother and loved him deeply.
Thad you will be missed you were a very nice person. Do glad we had a chance to meet.
Sending our best to all at this time of loss. He sounded like a won one would be very proud of. Bless you!
Engberg Family and Friends,
It was very saddening to learn of Thad’s passing. I offer my deepest condolences and have prayed for strength in the family in dealing with the challenges to come. I truly hope your able find peace in knowing he was loved by everyone. Thad’s kindness toward everybody was an extension of the people all the Engbergs are. Thad was a man any family would be proud of and a friend any person would be lucky to have. I didn’t know him well but liked what I did know and would have liked to have gotten to know him better over the years. You know your cool when your sister’s boyfriend likes you, RIP buddy!
To the Engberg ‘s
Words cannot express the sadness of your loss. Just know my thoughts and prayers are eith you all during this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Jane Kallberg Cody
Our sympathy to Thad’s family. Julie and Gary you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Thad you were definitely a second older brother to me!
RIP buddy, will miss you alot!! It was a honor to call you my friend. Ride that Harley in the sky you are simply one of the best!!
Our deepest sympathy to you all during this difficult time and sadness. May your memories give you peace. Joann and Stacy Bergrud
Gary, Julie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Thad. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Hugs to you all.🙏♥️
Love, Kevin & Donna Ankenbauer
Gary, Julie and family – So sorry to hear of Thad’s death. I didn’t know him but knew the younger boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and love during these difficult days.
Gary,Julie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We have such fond memories of Thad and your family when we were Maddock neighbors.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Just talked to Kathy H. and she told me about Thad.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace my friend!
We were so sorry to hear this news. Sending prayers and hugs from the our family to the entire Engberg family.
I just heard the news… fly high buddy! You were a great guy to work with
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal, love leaves a memory that no one can steal. Rest in peace Thad.
I watched you get ur shirt tore off u from a concrete screed buddy and you looked at me like can I have that vest you are wearing buddy and we both started to laugh and you had a big ol dip in man and chew was on your chin and I’ve never laughed that hard in my life brother I believe Kinney Jr was there at trail king or corwin when we did the concrete back then I will miss ya bro
You haven’t lived here for quite a while now, but Maddock feels the pain of the loss of Thad as if he has always been here. We hope you can feel the love and support that our community has to share with you at this most difficult time, Julie, Gary and family. We all loved Thad. May God bless you and comfort you.
Gary, Julie and family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Thad, keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Dawn
So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. ❤
I am so sorry! Sending my sympathy and prayers, Connie Brandner
Condolences to Thad’s family and friends
Julie, Gary and family, my sympathies on Thad’s passing.
Condolences to all the family and friends. Rest easy Thad.
Sending you my most sincere condolences.
Sending prayers for Thad’s family during this difficult time. Barb and Dean Schmitt
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace Thad.
Thad our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your gentle spirit will always be remembered. Rest in peace dear friend~ Love Cal and Steph Volk
Gary, Julie & family, so sorry for the sudden loss of Thad…your son, brother, uncle, brother in law, & our dear friend & classmate. #Class of 1988. It was a privilege to have been a part of Thad’s life. His smile , easy going friendly nature and athletic talents are unforgettable.
Rest easy thadeaus Maximus you will be truly missed
rest in peace buddy we had a lot of laughs you are missed
RIP Bro. You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.
Julie, Gary and family,
I am sorry to hear about Thad. He was a great friend and will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Brad Landsem
Dear Gary, Julie, and Family,
Deb and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Thad. Death is never easy especially when it is unexpected. We did plan on coming to the funeral, but it just did not work out. We were so looking forward to seeing both of you and the rest of your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen!
Julie, Gary and all,
My sincere condolences on Thad’s passing. Wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
May you rest in peace my friend. You will be greatly missed
Rest peacefully, you will be sadly missed by many but never forgotten by all.
Thad… wish things were different. May you rest in peace my friend . God Bless