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Selmer Sanvik

Birth	:	15 Jan 1908 Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 1994 Rudyard, Hill County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Rudyard Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5659500, -110.5390000
Description	:	Selmer Sanvik was born on January 15, 1908 at Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was one of seven children born to Carolena Berge and Ole Sanvik. The Sanvik family moved to a homestead north of Gildford, Montana. Selmer received his early education at the Lilac School near the farm, then finished his formal schooling in Havre. After attending a mechanic's school in Fargo, North Dakota, Selmer returned to Montana. He met his wife-to-be, Margaret Obosky, and they were married at Harlem on November 26, 1927. Selmer operated a garage in Hogeland until 1929, then moved to Rudyard to join his father... Read More	Selmer Sanvik was born on January 15, 1908 at Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He was one of seven children born to Carolena Berge and Ole Sanvik. The Sanvik family moved to a homestead north of Gildford, Montana. Selmer received his early education at the Lilac School near the farm, then finished his formal schooling in Havre. After attending a mechanic's school in Fargo, North Dakota, Selmer returned to Montana. He met his wife-to-be, Margaret Obosky, and they were married at Harlem on November 26, 1927. Selmer operated a garage in Hogeland until 1929, then moved to Rudyard to join his father in the Sanvik Store there. Selmer and Margaret lived and worked in the Rudyard community the rest of their married lives, retiring in 1973. They spent the next nine summers in the Bigfork/ Lakeside community. Selmer's health had been relatively good over the years. He died peacefully at home in Rudyard on this past Sunday evening (October 2, 1994). He was 86 years old. Selmer had been active in community affairs. Various memberships included the Rudyard Commerical Club, the Rudyard Water Board, and the Rudyard Trap Club. Selmer had served as a director and past-president of the, Montana Hardware and Implement Association, member of the Hill County Council on Aging, and director on the Farmers Merchant's Bank Board in Rudyard for 25 years. In addition, he was an instigator in getting the Senior Citizen's Center opened in Rudyard. Selmer had many hobbies. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed tying flies and making leaded hooks. He liked to hunt and was active in trap shooting. He enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing pool with his friends. Un addition, Selmer enjoyed playing cards, gardening and reading. He was an avid high scool basketball fan and attended most of the local games throughout the years. Selmer is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret of Rudyard; a daughter, Betty Strissel of Rudyard; one brother, Bob Sanvik of Mesa Arizona; tWo sisters, Lillian DeMartin of Rudyard and Norma LaFrance of Kalispell; two grandchildren Lowell Strissel of Hingham and Karla VanTreese of Monte Vista, Colorado; three great grand -daughters, and numerous nephews and nieces. Selmer was preceded in death by his parents,two brothers (Orris and Obert), and one sister (Agnes). Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday (October 6th) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rudyard. Interment in Highland cemetery, Havre. Liberty County Times, Chester, MT, 12 Nov 1994

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Where is Selmer Sanvik's memorial?
Selmer Sanvik's memorial is located at: Rudyard Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA.
When did Selmer Sanvik death?
Selmer Sanvik death on 2 Oct 1994 in Rudyard, Hill County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Selmer Sanvik's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5659500
Longitude: -110.5390000

Family Members:

Parent

Ole Sanvik

(1879 - 1955)

Lena Berge Sanvik

(1888 - 1964)

Spouse

Margaret Lorraine Obosky Sanvik

(1909 - 2000)

Siblings

Orris Sanvik

(1909 - 1926)

Agnes Sanvik Wood

(1911 - 1976)

Obert Sanvik

(1913 - 1993)

Lillian Sanvik DeMartin

(1917 - 2005)

Robert Ole “Bob” Sanvik

(1923 - 2005)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rudyard Cemetery
Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5659500, -110.5390000

2. Hingham Union Cemetery
Hingham, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5601570, -110.4178980

3. Inverness Cemetery
Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5531340, -110.6688450

4. Bethel Cemetery
Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6685982, -110.6406021

5. Joplin Cemetery
Joplin, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5576720, -110.7622930

6. Gildford Hill County Cemetery
Gildford, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5778008, -110.2957993

7. Cool Spring Colony Cemetery
Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7704000, -110.5860000

8. Milk River Valley Church Graveyard
Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6787180, -110.2261080

9. Cottonwood Lutheran Church Cemetery
Havre, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4545000, -110.1748000

10. Grace Church Cemetery
Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8269930, -110.6209890

11. Chester Cemetery
Chester, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5219002, -110.9807968

12. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Goldstone, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9002610, -110.5310160

13. Kenilworth Cemetery
Chouteau County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2192001, -110.4188995

14. Erickson Cemetery
Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3143997, -110.9503021

15. Spring Coulee Cemetery
Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9138985, -110.2035980

16. Box Elder Cemetery
Box Elder, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3274000, -110.0095000

17. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Havre, Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7625008, -109.9638977

18. Eagle Creek Colony Cemetery
Chester, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6976000, -111.2011000

19. Grainbelt Cemetery
Hill County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6828003, -109.8657990

20. Sage Creek Colony Cemetery
Sage Creek Colony, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9271000, -110.9735000

21. Lothair Protestant Cemetery
Lothair, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4694000, -111.2393100

22. Big Sandy Cemetery
Big Sandy, Chouteau County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1801170, -110.1207500

23. Lothair Catholic Cemetery
Lothair, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4687000, -111.2484000

24. Trinity Church Cemetery
Lothair, Liberty County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7263000, -111.2296000