Constance "Connie" K. Nordrum

Constance K. “Connie” Nordrum, 74 of Devils Lake passed away at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks ND on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Connie was born to Deloise (Froelich) and Julie Haugen on August 21, 1948 in Eugene, Oregon. She moved with the family to Devils Lake in the early 1950’s. After graduating from Central High School in 1966, she attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks, ND.

Connie was at one time married to Alban Nordrum and they were the proud parents of three sons Del, Bryan and Steven. They made their home in Devils Lake through the years.

Connie was a dedicated hard-working employee her entire life. At a young age, she enjoyed working at “The Barrel” which her family owned and operated for 11 years.  She went to work for Keating’s Furniture after college and would be there for 25 years. She then went to work for the Post Office working the overnight shift for 17 years. 

In her younger years, Connie enjoyed bowling and baking, and there was always a wide variety of bars and cookies especially at Christmas time. She loved Christmas and had a huge Christmas Village collection that would get displayed each year.  She always looked forward to taking trips with her Mom and sister. It was always so much fun to watch Dirt Track Racing, especially when her sons were participating.

Connie was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the American Postal Workers Union and in her early years, also enjoyed membership in the Lake Region Homemaker’s Club.

Connie’s pride and joy were her grandchildren Savanah, Grace, Cameron and Kinley. She treasured her family and loved spending time with them and her friends.

Connie is survived by her loving family. Her sons Del Nordrum, Bryan Nordrum and Steven (Sandy) Nordrum all of Devils Lake; daughter-in-law Kristi Nordrum also of Devils Lake; grandchildren Savanah and Grace Nordrum-Cameron and Kinley Nordrum; mother Deloise Haugen, Devils Lake; father of her children Alban Nordrum, Devils Lake; sisters Terry (Rick) Huffman, Crookston, MN and Paula (Roger) Windjue, Devils Lake; brother Stacy (Karen) Haugen, Burlington ND; many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her father Julie Haugen, mother-in-law Lorena Nordrum, brother-in-law Roger Nordrum and nephew Craig Huffman. 

Casket Bearers Jeff Haugen, Justin Haugen, Mark Huffman, Matthew Huffman, Michael Huffman, Brenden Laugsand, Ryan Boline and Tony Haugen. Special Tribute by Alyssa Daniels, Connie’s niece.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  The funeral service will be on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake with Christopher Huffman officiating. Burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery.