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Oliver "Sig" Sigurdson

August 15, 1936 — January 8, 2022

Oliver's funeral service can be viewed here: https://boxcast.tv/view/oliver-sigurdson-b2gqx7dua0oivoifi9wt

Oliver "Sig" Sigurdson, 85, passed away January 8, 2022, at Bethany Homes, Fargo.

Oliver was born in Grafton, ND, on August 15, 1936, the son of the late Halli and Rhoda Sigurdson. He was raised in Hunter, ND, where he attended school until 1953 when he joined the US Army. He was stationed in Germany, Iceland & Washington. On November 30, 1959, he was honorably discharged. Oliver went to work with the Fargo Fire Dept on August 16, 1960, where he worked 38 years, retiring June 14, 1989. In November 1962, he met Judy Leon on a blind date. They were married on July 19, 1963, in Fargo at St. John's Lutheran Church. They have two daughters, Julie & Kari.

After retirement, he worked part-time at various restaurants & grocery stores to keep busy. He was a dedicated volunteer at Essentia Hospital, Hope Lutheran Church, The Salvation Army as a bell ringer, and The Doug Wendt Foundation. He was an avid blood donor for United Blood Services, a member of the VFW, Eagles, American Legion, and the Fargo VA.

Oliver enjoyed camping, fishing, volunteering, square dancing, bowling, spending time with friends, being a part of Memory Cafe, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Oliver is survived by his wife, Judy, daughters Julie Rohrich, Fargo and Kari Caine, Mahtomedi, MN, a brother, Donald Sigurdson, Lake City FL, Grandson's Justin (Gina) Rohrich West Fargo, Dawson and Alex Caine, Cottage Grove, MN, three great-grandchildren, Austin, Sophie & William Rohrich, Brother-in-law Ron (Virginia) Leon, Neice Shelly Seibel and Nephew's Todd, Tim, Mike, Brad & Randy Leon as well as several great-nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Mother & Father-in-Law Rudy & Gladys Leon and Sister-in-Law Juna Sigurdson

We ask that you please wear a mask unless you have a medical reason; thank you.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Red River Valley and Hope Lutheran Church, Fargo.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103

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Funeral Service

Thursday, January 13, 2022

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Hope Lutheran Church - South Campus

3636 25th Street South, Fargo, ND 58104

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