Ervin Wanner

Ervin Wanner, 93 Bismarck, died July 12, 2014, at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck with Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Ervin was born on June 12, 1921, in Wishek, ND, the son of Christian and Barbara Sprenger Wanner. He was raised and attended school in the Driscoll and Steele area, receiving his GED from Steele High School. He attended The State Normal and Industrial College at Ellendale, ND, taking a course in foundry and industrial arts. Ervin married Ramona Albrecht from Steele on March 24, 1957. He had a love for farming and as the saying goes "once a farmer, always a farmer." He worked for Sherman Electric installing TV's and antennas on roofs of many homes in the area to repairing appliances in the shop. He built the chancel furniture at Trinity Lutheran Church in Steele and several pieces of altar furniture for Crystal Springs, Dawson, and Driscoll. In 1974, he and Ramona moved to Bismarck where he worked for Brady Construction building cupboards onsite in many homes. His ability to fix or remodel things was one of a kind. If he couldn't find the right tool at the hardware store, he would make his own tool. He loved wood and could put the most rustic pieces together and make them look beautiful. Many people have benefited from his work. After his retirement, he continued to do little jobs out of his home and garage in Bismarck. He and Ramona enjoyed their bus tours throughout the States and Canada. He enjoyed playing cards, cording on his guitar, and playing the harmonica. "Erf" was the neighborhood "911" fix-it man for the kids; from blowing up their bicycle tires, footballs, basketballs, or whatever they needed. Ervin is survived by his wife, Ramona; his sister, Frieda Rath of Apple Valley, MN; two brothers, Arthur Yvonne Wanner of Fort Worth, TX, and Allen Wanner of Mandan; two brothers-in-law, Ray Albrecht of Bismarck, and Walt Albrecht of Mandan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and the surviving families of Jane and Russell Thune and Lennis and George Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; and three sisters.

Ervin Wanner

June 12, 1921 - July 12, 2014