1926
Alan
2015
Alan Malingen
December 7, 1926 — November 19, 2015
Alan Malingen, 88, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Alan Leverne Malingen was born near Lawndale, Wilkin County, MN on December 7, 1926, the son of Melvin and Ella (Olson) Malingen. He attended school and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1944. Following graduation, Alan worked with his father on the family farm and was drafted into the United States Army in March of 1945. Alan served during World War II, and was honorably discharged in November of 1946, returning to the family farm. Along with his father, Alan also trucked and hauled gravel.
On June 16, 1950, Alan married Ramona Olson at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, Minnesota, and they were blessed with five children.
Alan worked for the Lawndale Elevator, J.H. Fish Lumber Company in Barnesville, eventually moving to Norwegian Grove Township, OtterTail County, where he farmed until 1987. They spent a year in Colorado, before returning to Pelican Rapids, where they lived until moving into a new home Alan constructed in 1999.
He was involved in the Breckenridge camp of Gideon's International and was a founding member of Barnesville Lutheran Brethren, serving in various positions. Alan was a man that used his hands in woodworking and mechanics. Whenever and wherever possible, his passion was using his hands as tools to win souls for Christ. He was extremely active in Camp Joy Bible Camp.
He was an incredible father, husband, grandpa, and teacher.
Alan is survived by his wife, Ramona of Fergus Falls; four children, Daniel (Sonia) of Tulare, California, Jonathan (Denise) of Breckenridge, Joel (Kari) of Bismarck, ND, Rebecca (Dennis) Lundblad of Lowry; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Berdella Sogn of Fergus Falls and Marlen (Donene) of Fergus Falls; brother-in-law, Tom (Ivy) Olson of Barnesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory; two grandchildren, Jeremy Malingen and Chase Johnson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Sogn; and a niece, Vicki Malingen.
Visitation: 2 – 4 PM Saturday, with a 3 PM Prayer Service at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Reverend Thor Foss and Reverend Dale Heaten
Interment: Little Bethany Church Cemetery, rural Rothsay
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
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Alan Leverne Malingen was born near Lawndale, Wilkin County, MN on December 7, 1926, the son of Melvin and Ella (Olson) Malingen. He attended school and graduated from Barnesville High School in 1944. Following graduation, Alan worked with his father on the family farm and was drafted into the United States Army in March of 1945. Alan served during World War II, and was honorably discharged in November of 1946, returning to the family farm. Along with his father, Alan also trucked and hauled gravel.
On June 16, 1950, Alan married Ramona Olson at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville, Minnesota, and they were blessed with five children.
Alan worked for the Lawndale Elevator, J.H. Fish Lumber Company in Barnesville, eventually moving to Norwegian Grove Township, OtterTail County, where he farmed until 1987. They spent a year in Colorado, before returning to Pelican Rapids, where they lived until moving into a new home Alan constructed in 1999.
He was involved in the Breckenridge camp of Gideon's International and was a founding member of Barnesville Lutheran Brethren, serving in various positions. Alan was a man that used his hands in woodworking and mechanics. Whenever and wherever possible, his passion was using his hands as tools to win souls for Christ. He was extremely active in Camp Joy Bible Camp.
He was an incredible father, husband, grandpa, and teacher.
Alan is survived by his wife, Ramona of Fergus Falls; four children, Daniel (Sonia) of Tulare, California, Jonathan (Denise) of Breckenridge, Joel (Kari) of Bismarck, ND, Rebecca (Dennis) Lundblad of Lowry; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Berdella Sogn of Fergus Falls and Marlen (Donene) of Fergus Falls; brother-in-law, Tom (Ivy) Olson of Barnesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory; two grandchildren, Jeremy Malingen and Chase Johnson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Sogn; and a niece, Vicki Malingen.
Visitation: 2 – 4 PM Saturday, with a 3 PM Prayer Service at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Funeral Service: 1 PM Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Reverend Thor Foss and Reverend Dale Heaten
Interment: Little Bethany Church Cemetery, rural Rothsay
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
Alan's Folder
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