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Laurel Merlin Tonneson

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Birth	:	13 Apr 1930 Newburg, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Mar 2020 Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Dovre Lutheran Cemetery, Newburg, Bottineau County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.7117690, -100.9069410
Description	:	Merlin Tonneson, age 89 of Newburg, North Dakota passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Center in Bottineau, North Dakota. Merlin was born Laurel Merlin on April 13, 1930 at home in Newburg, North Dakota to Nick and Gladys Tonneson. He was raised in Newburg and graduated from Newburg High School. After high school he worked at Tonneson's Store, delivered bottle gas and helped his dad farm. Years later he took over the farming and Tonneson Store where he retained ownership until his retirement. He married Marilyn Thompson from Bottineau, North Dakota in 1953. They... Read More	Merlin Tonneson, age 89 of Newburg, North Dakota passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Center in Bottineau, North Dakota. Merlin was born Laurel Merlin on April 13, 1930 at home in Newburg, North Dakota to Nick and Gladys Tonneson. He was raised in Newburg and graduated from Newburg High School. After high school he worked at Tonneson's Store, delivered bottle gas and helped his dad farm. Years later he took over the farming and Tonneson Store where he retained ownership until his retirement. He married Marilyn Thompson from Bottineau, North Dakota in 1953. They had two children before Marilyn passed away in 1959. He married Phyllis Lemieux of Bottineau, North Dakota on October 2, 1960. They had four children together. He was on many Newburg boards and committees over the years such as Town council, Dovre Lutheran Church council, and the Newburg Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a Boy Scout Leader for many years as well as an active member of Dovre Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his time at The Round Table with many of his friends. He spent many years working on old cars, motorcycles, and planes and was a collector of cars, guns and coins. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed many hunting trips over the years. He loved to travel and was always up for an adventure. In his later years he enjoyed visiting all the local businesses. He loved spending time on the deck watching the traffic go by, the Post Office flag blow, the birds and squirrels playing, the trees changing and was often seen catching a few naps. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Tonneson and his five children. He is also survived by his sister, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; a wife, Marilyn; an older brother Ivan Arthur; a daughter Kimberly Jo; a grandson Mason Zettell and brother in law Richard (Dick) Graber. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194752631 Merlin was always whistling, had a joke to share and leaves behind so many memories for everyone who knew him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Newburg Community Center in Newburg, North Dakota.

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Laurel Merlin Tonneson's memorial is located at: Dovre Lutheran Cemetery, Newburg, Bottineau County, USA.
When did Laurel Merlin Tonneson death?
Laurel Merlin Tonneson death on 9 Mar 2020 in Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.7117690
Longitude: -100.9069410

Family Members:

Parent

Nikolai J. “Nickol” Tonneson

(1901 - 1994)

Carol Gladys Larson Tonneson

(1905 - 1984)

Spouse

Marilyn Ann Thompson Tonneson

(1935 - 1959)

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Coordinate: 48.7117690, -100.9069410

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13. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5894966, -100.7559586

15. Kramer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.6755981, -100.6699982

16. Peace Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5885887, -100.7499924

17. West Melankton
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Coordinate: 48.5890999, -100.7435532

18. Bloomfield Lutheran Cemetery
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19. Fredericks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5320200, -100.9729500

21. Weeks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.8365800, -101.1251700

22. Landa Cemetery
Landa, Bottineau County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9077988, -100.9067001

23. Little Deep Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5168991, -100.8719025

24. Roth Grave Site
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Coordinate: 48.9008369, -100.7966385