Donald E. Noltimier

Donald Noltimier, 88, long time rural Penn,ND area farmer died on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Trinity Medical Center, Minot, ND Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake, ND. Fr. C.F. Wilhelm will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in the St. Joseph’ s Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 5:00 p.m. Visitation on Monday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Pallbearers will be: Olaf Nord, Lee Gessner, Ralph Masterson, Jim Hofstrand, Dan Webster, John Peyerl, John Frelich and Marco Tollefson. Reading the Scriptures will be: Mitchell and Bridget Noltimier Gift Bearers will be: Brenna and Brooke Noltimier, Robert Thornburgh and Christopher Matthew. Music will be provided by: Lynne Webster Donald E. Noltimier was born on October 19, 1916 on the family farm near Churchs Ferry, ND, the son of Roy and Grace (Dingman) Noltimier. He was reared and educated in the Churchs Ferry area. He farmed throughout his entire life and was very proud to be a farmer. On November 29, 1939, Don was united in marriage to Agatha Carlson at the Seven Dolars Catholic Church in Ft. Totten. After their marriage they established their home on a rural Churchs Ferry farm. In the early 1970’s, the rising flood waters forced them to move to Penn. Agatha died on April 4, 1992. After Agatha passed away, Don continued to live in Penn and farmed with his sons. He helped his sons farm right up to the freeze this fall. He knew his working days were nearly over and tried to keep a good perspective on life. Don enjoyed visiting at the local gas stations and elevators. He had many friends because of his great attitude and outlook on life. His friends always took extra time to visit with him. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor. Don farmed the land near Churchs Ferry, Maza, Egeland, Ft. Totten, and Penn. Throughout his days, he has seen many changes in farming. He has farmed with horses, steam engines, binders, threshing machines and everything in between up to today’s modern equipment. Don was a wonderful man and loved spending time with his family he loved so much. Donald is survived by: Sons and daughter in law: Don M. Noltimier and special friend, Marlene of Penn, ND Dwight and Miki Noltimier of Penn, ND Daughters: Karen Thornburgh of Palos Verde, CA Joan Matthew of Corrales, NM Twelve grandchildren: Angie, Theresa, Michael, Carol, Robert, Christopher, Dustin, Bambi-Ellen, Mitchell, Bridget, Brenna, Brittany. Eight great grandchildren: Jordan, Brooke, Jayce, Andrew, Audrey, Ava, Grant and Kylie. Sister: Luella Melroy Brothers: Henry and wife; Dolores and Dr. Louis Noltimier. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; Agatha, sister; Alice Petty and brother; Warren Noltimier.