Richard Marvin Ness

Richard Ness, 90, Fargo, died Feb 25, 2019.

Richard Marvin Ness was born May 31, 1928 to Oscar and Annie Ness. He was born and raised on a farm near Hatton, ND. He was united in marriage to Verona Ostlie in Hatton on July 15, 1948. Richard joined the Air Force, so their first years were spent in Beloxi, MS, Great Falls, MT, and the Philippine Islands. After the Air Force, Richard & Verona and their 2 children moved to Fargo in 1954 where he joined the North Dakota Air National Guard. In 1987, he retired after 40 years of Military Service.

Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and golfing. He was a long time member of the Fargo VFW Post 762 and VFW Honor Guard. In addition he belonged to the Hatton American Legion. Family and friends were always his greatest joy. He had a gift of making every person he knew feel special.

Richard is survived by daughter, Melanie (Michael) Walsh, La Center WA; son, Dwight (Linda) Ness, Belleville Il; three grandchildren, Andrew (Carolyn) Ness, Matthew Ness, Richard (Melissa) Ness; three great-grandchildren, David Ness, Erik Ness, Ethan Ness and a baby due in May. Also surviving are brothers Orville (Lorraine) Ness, James (Shirley) Ness, Dale (Barbara) Ness; one sister Donna Hanson; sisters-in-law Lucille Ness, Mary (Bernie) Morgan and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Verona. Also his parents; sisters Myrtle Hanson and Lillian Hanson; brothers Gilmore and Carroll; brothers-in-law Kenneth Hanson, Stanford Hanson, Robert Hanson; sister-in-law Eunice Ness.

Please forward Memorials to Richard and Verona’s faith home of 62 years, Messiah Lutheran Church, 2010 Elm ST N, Fargo, North Dakota 58102.