Photo courtesy of Nelson Funeral Home - Maddock
Jan 6, 1941 - Dec 8, 2024
My sincere sympathy Linda and family. I was sad to hear of David's passing. He was such a fun person, always of good humor and with a smile. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sending love and prayers to you all. Audrey
Audrey Herman
February 01, 2025 | Minnewaukan, ND | Friend
I’ll miss you, cousin, but I’ll cherish all the memories of growing up together & the years beyond. ❤
Karen Beyer
January 09, 2025 | Fargo, ND
Our deepest sympathy to Linda and family
Jim & Judy Engstrom
December 12, 2024
My condolences as you walk this grief journey remembering your family's patriarch, David.
Donna Lemar
December 12, 2024 | Fargo, ND | Friend
Sympathies to you, Katherine, in the loss of your dad. Thinking of you and your family.
Andrea Trzynka
December 12, 2024 | Fargo, ND | Friend
My deepest sympathy to David’s family.
Enjoyed our times watching Bison
Games and tournaments!
David and Linda were Greeters at Sons of
Norway! I know they enjoyed their times spent at Sons of Norway,
And also their time spent at First Lutheran
church in Fargo.
We will all miss David, remember to cherish
The memories as they last forever
Elaine Nelson
December 11, 2024 | Fargo, ND | Friend
Sending prayers for you Linda, Kat and family. May God wrap his arms around you to give you peace, and strength to push through. David will be missed by many. I will always remember his love for Sudoku and Cowboy pizza. Am grateful for all of our Sons of Norway lunches we had together. Love Dawn
Dawn Cruff
December 11, 2024 | Maple Valley, WA | Friend
David Ernest Ahlberg, 83, formerly of Cando, ND, and West Fargo, ND, died on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the West Funeral Home Chapel in West Fargo, ND. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Leeds: 5554 71st St. NE Leeds, ND 58346 or to Great Plains Food Bank: 1720 3rd Ave. N Fargo, ND 58102.
David was born January 6, 1941, in Leeds, ND, the son of Ernest and Genevieve Ahlberg and grew up in North Prairie, a farm community north of Leeds. He was baptized and confirmed in North Prairie Lutheran Church. David completed grades 1-8 in a rural schoolhouse a half of mile from the Ahlberg farm and then graduated from Leeds High School in 1958, after which he attended NDSU in Fargo before transferring to NDSSS in Wahpeton where he earned Diesel Mechanics and Welding certifications.
On November 25, 1961, he married Linda Lucken in North Prairie Lutheran Church. They briefly lived in Leeds before moving to Seattle, WA, where David worked at Boeing Aircraft and at a foreign care repair shop. The couple eventually returned to North Prairie to begin a farming operation that they continued until retirement in 2005. During the next several years, David maintained his interest in farming by assisting the operation run by his brother, Mark Ahlberg and nephews Carl Ahlberg, Daniel Ahlberg, Daniel Hermanson, and their families.
David was an active member of North Prairie Lutheran Church serving as president, treasurer, and in other capacities throughout his life. He had a strong interest in the Farmer’s Co-op Elevator where he was a board member for several years. He also served as a Springfield Township Supervisor where he spent much time inspecting roads, culverts, and addressing other issues that required attention.
David was a social person who could often be found having morning coffee with friends at Cenex in Leeds. He was also known for having a strong, lifelong interest in NASCAR and travelled to Alabama, Arizona, and Michigan for races. He enjoyed sports, and whenever possible, attended his grandchildren’s sporting events.
In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Todd) Vinje of Alexandria, MN, and Katherine Ahlberg (Terry Whisman) of Battle Ground, WA. He is also survived by six grandchildren, David (Lauren) Vinje; Samuel (Alycia) Vinje; John (Ellen) Vinje; Matthew Vinje; Sophia Vinje; Kylee (Bodine) Whisman Hoge, and by his eight great-grandchildren; brother Mark (Dawn) Ahlberg of Leeds, ND; sister-in-law Barbara Ahlberg of Fargo, ND; brother-in-law John Wilson of Costa Mesa, CA; sister-in-law Charlene Lucken of Northfield, MN, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gwendolyn Ahlberg and Mary Ahlberg Wilson; and a brother, Jerome Ahlberg.
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