Fred Weidner

Winfred “Fred/Freddie” Weidner, 79, of Golden Valley, ND went to Heaven on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 with his girls and grandson, Cole, by his side.  Services will be held at 10:00 AM MDT/11:00 AM CDT, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Halliday, ND. Burial will follow at Spring Creek Cemetery, south of Halliday.

Fred was born on January 2, 1941, to Herman and Amelia (Frei) Weidner. He grew up and attended school in Halliday. After school, Fred worked various construction jobs, in addition to helping several area farmers. Fred joined the U.S. Army in 1962. He served two years, which included an 18-month tour in Germany.            

From 1964 to 1978, Fred again worked various construction jobs.  From 1978 to 2009, Fred worked as the bulk gas and propane deliverer for both Mobil and Sunrise Oil.  After retiring in 2009, Fred (always the busy body) went back to work for Dunn County as a heavy equipment operator.  He retired from Dunn County in August 2020.

In 1966, Fred met Roberta Wasem, and they were wed in 1967.  The couple had three daughters, Sheri, Trina, and Jamie.  He married Donna Scott in 2009, and through this union he gained one step-son, Matthew.

More than anything Freddie loved spending time with his girls, grandsons, and family. He never missed any family event, and was known to always bring “donuts” :o) He was young at heart and tried out everyone’s new toys no matter the danger level. Fred was active member of the Sunshine Club and could always willing to help out where needed. Fred liked working in his shop, mowing lawns, driving his blade, working on his vehicles and fishing with his family.  He loved visiting with people and was an easy person to talk to. He would often strike up conversations with strangers. Fred would help anyone he could. He had a big heart, great sense of humor and was knowledgeable of so many things. 

Fred is survived by his wife, Donna; his daughters, Sheri (Mat) Berogan, Trina (Gary) Lundquist, and Jamie (Brad) Hawk; six grandsons, Cole, Chance, Lane, Deondre, Aiden, and Tayvian; his step-son, Matthew (Samantha); one sister, Bonnie (Vern) Frederick; and one brother, Alvin (Donna) Weidner.

He was welcomed to heaven by his parents; one sister, Sarah; and two brothers, Donald and Danny.

Arrangements are conducted by Barbot Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen.

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