Arduin Wangen

Arduin R. Wangen, 77, Bismarck, ND, died May 22, 2007, at St. Alexius Medical Center after losing his five year battle with cancer. Services will be held 11:30 am Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, corner of Washington and Divide, Bismarck, with Rev. Laurie Natwick officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm Thursday at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Arduin was born and raised on the family farmstead south of Martin, ND, the son of Agnar and Selma Helm Wangen on November 12, 1929. He met Marilyn Neff in Harvey, ND, in 1952 and they wed at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Martin on September 25, 1953. From this marriage, seven children were born. Arduin was educated in rural Martin and later enlisted for a short term with the military service. He worked on the family farm prior to his over the road truck driving career with various companies and retired in 1983. Much to his dismay, this career took him away from the family on a number of occasions. He enjoyed hunting and shooting pool with numerous friends. He liked camping and fishing with his family. He was very well versed and could start up a conversation with anybody about anything. His passion for football and baseball allowed him to cheer on his favorite teams, The Minnesota Vikings and The Minnesota Twins. Arduin is survived by seven children, Claude Wangen of Mandan, ND, Dwight Wangen, Delta Wangen both of Bismarck, ND, Dave and Dorie Gerhardt Wangen of Anamoose, Bryan Wangen and his fiancee, RaeAnn Johnson of Lincoln, ND, Lori Hartman and Diana Rader, both of Bismarck, ND; twelve grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott, Melissa, Vanessa, Brenda, Christina, Sarah, Kyle, Cody, Makayla, Brittany Johnson, and Samantha Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Elizabeth; one sister, Betty Solberg of Minneapolis; numerous other family members and friends; and two very special friends, Lucy Liebelt and Ken Ciavarella. Arduin was preceded in death by his parents, Agnar and Selma Helm Wangen of Harvey, ND; his wife of 51 years, Marilyn Neff Wangen of Bismarck, ND; a grandson, Bradley; and his brothers, Dennis Wangen of South Dakota and Richard Wangen of Brazil.

Arduin Wangen

November 12, 1929 - May 22, 2007