Rudolph L. Severinson

Rudolph "Rudy" Lee Severinson, 85 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

There will be visitation on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Reverend Matthew Kraemer celebrating the Mass assisted by Rudy's son, Reverend Mr. Ken Severinson, Deacon. There will be FIrefighter's Honors by the Rural Devils Lake Volunteer Firefighters. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. 

Rudolph Lee Severinson was born on July 21, 1939, at the family home in Lallie Township, Lallie, ND, the son of Alfred and Cora (Stein) Severinson.

Rudy attended school in Oberon and Maddock, ND and lived on the family farm until he moved to Devils Lake, ND in 1957.

Rudy met his beloved, Dolores Beck, in Devils Lake. After converting to the Catholic faith, they were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on June 18th, 1958, at St. Joseph Church in Devils Lake. They lived, worked, and raised their sons in Devils Lake through the years. Dolores entered eternal life on April 26, !998.

Rudy worked at Truck Harbor Service Station, Lake Supply an autobody repairman for 10 years, Gamble Robinsons, and Farmers Union Oil Co-Op for 20 years. He retired from Home of Economy after 20 years of dedicated service. After retiring, Rudy would spend his winters in Arizona from 2007 until 2021.

Rudy joined the Devils Lake Rural Volunteer Fire Department in 1969, and as a life member he served as the Fire Chief from 1974 to 1977. Living within 3 blocks of the fire station, he was always the first one there. He also was a life member of the North Dakota Fire Chiefs Association. Rudy also has enjoyed membership in the Sons of Norway and the Eagles Lodge since 1972.

Rudy never wanted to be too far from the Fire Station, but in his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and being a BINGO caller at the Eagles Club. He was a skilled chain saw blade sharpener and completed many woodworking projects which he lovingly shared with family and friends. He enjoyed playing dice games, especial 6-5-4 as well as making Norwegian delicacies, passing these skills onto his children and grandchildren. Through thick and thin he was an avid Minnesota Twins fan.

Rudy’s family was especially important to him. And in his final hours his family was there with prayers for a peaceful journey from this life to eternal life.

Rudy loving family include his sons and daughters-in-law Deacon Ken and Vickie Severinson, Devils Lake, Randy and Gail Severinson, St. Michael, ND and Brad and Colleen Severinson, Devils Lake; grandchildren Dustin Severinson, Kinsey (Adam) Malarkey, Ashley (Andrew) Klinger, and Dane Severinson; great grandchildren Devin Severinson, Kole, Kalby, Amelia, Ashton and Alphie Malarkey, Micah, Luna, Kinzie, and Serenity Klinger and Ryker Severinson; sisters-in-law Rita Severinson, Hatton ND, Doris Rardon, JoAnn (Dewey) Hahn, and Linda Beck all of Devils Lake and Helen Beck, St. Michael ND; many precious nieces, nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolores, brothers Donald Severinson and Wayne Severinson.

Altar Servers: Kole, Kelby, and Amelia Malarkey; Lector Randy Severinson; Gift Bearers Doris Rardon, JoAnn Hahn, Dewey Hahn, and Linda Beck; Rudy’s Nephews Joey Hawn, Jeff Hawn, Tim Eback, Joe Eback Jr., Jordon Hahn, Jeremy Beck, Jamie Beck, Chad Severinson, Richard Rardon, David Beck, Brian Severinson. Music Lynne Webster, Audrey Myklebust and Kinsey Malarkey.