Gordon F. Neameyer

Gordon (Gordie) Frederick Neameyer, 75, Moorhead, MN, formerly of Dunseith, ND, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, ND. He was in the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Gordie was born on August 28, 1937 in Rolette, ND to Fred and Esther Neameyer of Dunseith, ND. He graduated from Dunseith High School in 1955 and attended NDSSS and NDSU for two years prior to his farming career. He married Jerilyn Fosberg of Rolette, ND in January of 1961. They moved onto the family farm, south of Dunseith, in 1963, where they raised their three children. After retiring from farming, Gordie worked with Honsey Trucking as a driver for a number of years then worked for Rolette County in the same capacity. They traveled to their winter home in Arizona for several years and enjoyed winters there. Gordie and Jeri made Moorhead their permanent home in 2006.

He is survived by his wife, Jerilyn, Moorhead, MN; daughters, Larkie Kourajian (Stuart), Peachtree City, GA; Joni Massey, Moorhead, MN; and son, Blair Neameyer (Stacey) of Lakeville, MN. Grandchildren, Tyler Kourajian, Colorado Springs, CO; Brianna Kourajian, Nashville TN; Jake and Schae Massey, Moorhead, MN; and Zach and Jayden Neameyer, Lakeville, MN; sisters, Ronette Lein, Fair Oakes, CA; Janet Krogman, Bartlett, IL; Loretta Wall (Gary), Bottineau, ND; and Loraine Haas (Larry), St. John, ND; and 24 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.