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Sven Orlando Gjesdal

Birth	:	6 Oct 1928 Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 2013 North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Michigan Cemetery, Michigan, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.0135994, -98.1175003
Plot	:	129-2-3
Description	:	Sven Orlando Gjesdal, a.k.a. Dad, George, Dump-Dump, and Grandpa O, lived every day with gusto, following his mantra: "always try to better yourself." He died Tuesday, September 10 with his family by his side. Orlando was born October 6, 1928, in Highland Township near Nekoma, ND, to Norwegian immigrants Sven Ole and Kristi (Rystad) Gjesdal. He was very proud of his Norwegian roots, speaking Norwegian before English as a child, taking language classes as an adult, enjoying "kumla" at least once a year, and traveling to Norway multiple times to visit his extended family. On June... Read More	Sven Orlando Gjesdal, a.k.a. Dad, George, Dump-Dump, and Grandpa O, lived every day with gusto, following his mantra: "always try to better yourself." He died Tuesday, September 10 with his family by his side. Orlando was born October 6, 1928, in Highland Township near Nekoma, ND, to Norwegian immigrants Sven Ole and Kristi (Rystad) Gjesdal. He was very proud of his Norwegian roots, speaking Norwegian before English as a child, taking language classes as an adult, enjoying "kumla" at least once a year, and traveling to Norway multiple times to visit his extended family. On June 7, 1951, Orlando married the love of his life, Joan Moen. During the summers, they traveled the U.S. with their three daughters, hitting "every damn dam" and a few burrito stands along the way, and were formidable pinochle partners. To the end, Orlando admired Joan's beauty and intelligence. In 1951, the United States Army drafted Orlando, stationing him in El Paso, Texas, where he and Joan lived for two years before making their permanent home in Michigan, ND. He has been a member of the Michigan American Legion for more than 50 years. From 1955 until his retirement in 1992, Orlando worked at Farmers Union Insurance in Lakota, ND, saying that work was not supposed to be fun, and reveled in his hobby farm near Nekoma, saying that farming never felt like work. In retirement, he played pool and bridge several times a week, and was always on the hunt for his next opponent. Much to Orlando's disappointment, he took second place in his last pool tournament on August 28 at the Fargo Senior Center. "I always try to win," he said. His neighbors often witnessed him pruning his pristine lawn and garden, and this past Mother's Day, he voluntarily mowed several lawns for elderly neighboring mothers. Orlando suffered from heart disease for 25 years. He fought a good fight, won most of the battles and will be missed by many, including his daughters, Deb (Brian) Hanson, Robbyn (Gordon) Maresh, and Kristi Gjesdal; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Myrtle Fladeland and Ellen Mielke; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He's playing pinochle in Heaven with his wife Joan, infant son Erik, parents, three brothers, and one sister. All of Orlando's family and friends are welcome to celebrate his life at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at his favorite pool hangout, the Knights of Columbus (601 University Ave., Grand Forks), or attend his funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in the Michigan Lutheran Church (421 Broadway North). Orlando has donated his body to the UND Medical School. In lieu of flowers, Orlando's family invites you to support the Michigan Area Ambulance Service, the Michigan Cemetery, Nelson County Dollars for Scholars, or the Sanford Health Palliative Care Unit. Aaker Funeral Home, Lakota, ND

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Sven Orlando Gjesdal's memorial is located at: Michigan Cemetery, Michigan, Nelson County, USA.
When did Sven Orlando Gjesdal death?
Sven Orlando Gjesdal death on 10 Sep 2013 in North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.0135994
Longitude: -98.1175003

Family Members:

Parent

Sven Ole Gjesdal

(1890 - 1968)

Kristi Rystad Gjesdal

(1895 - 1960)

Spouse

Joan Marilyn Moen Gjesdal

(1933 - 2000)

Siblings

Ole Arthur Gjesdal

(1917 - 1974)

Selmer Kenneth Gjesdal

(1920 - 1984)

Children

Eric Sven Gjesdal

(1963 - 1964)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Michigan Cemetery
Michigan, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0135994, -98.1175003

2. Behnke-Sommerfield Cemetery
Michigan, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0504530, -98.0982430

3. Petersburg City Cemetery
Petersburg, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0061760, -97.9922100

4. Melrose Church Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9042015, -98.0671997

5. Melvin Cemetery
McVille, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8602540, -98.0967200

6. Lakota Cemetery
Lakota, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0474760, -98.3527210

7. Saint Andrews Cemetery
Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0544014, -97.8827972

8. Center Lutheran Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8636510, -98.2261850

9. West Forest Cemetery
Whitman, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1808014, -98.1260986

10. East Sarnia Lutheran Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1803017, -98.0425034

11. Union Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8610992, -97.9899979

12. Adler Union Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8607520, -97.9897160

13. Zion Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1493988, -97.9471970

14. Lom Lutheran Cemetery
Petersburg, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8885700, -97.9258000

15. Enterprise Finnish Cemetery
Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1796989, -98.2300034

16. Finnish Lutheran Cemetery
Brocket, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1799700, -98.2302900

17. Niagara Cemetery
Niagara, Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0056000, -97.8399963

18. Bartlett Village Cemetery
Bartlett, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0431720, -98.4299170

19. Zion Lutheran Free Church
Kloten, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8024180, -98.1165680

20. Bartlett Cemetery
Bartlett, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0497960, -98.4327520

21. Hamlin Cemetery
McVille, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8097000, -98.2264023

22. Our Saviors Church Cemetery
Aneta, Nelson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7986560, -98.0759600

23. Middle Forest River Cemetery
Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1808014, -97.9024963

24. Quale Cemetery
Fordville, Walsh County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2127762, -97.9680252