Arthur "Bob" Robert Kopperud

Arthur "Bob" Robert Kopperud obituary, Fargo, ND

Arthur "Bob" Robert Kopperud

Arthur "Bob" Kopperud Obituary

Visit the Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Arthur Robert "Bob" Kopperud, 91, of Fargo, ND passed away December 31, 2025 at Heather's House, HIA Hospice.

Arthur Robert "Bob" Kopperud was born on December 28, 1934 in Nome, ND to Hjalmar and Ida (Thompson) Kopperud. He was one of ten in his family. He attended school in Nome, ND. Arthur served in the Air Force from 1954-1958, where his time was spent in London.

Arthur married Lillian Tommeraus, of Kathryn, ND on September 4, 1965 at Preston Lutheran Church.

Arthur worked for the City of Fargo Central Garage for 32 years, retiring on January 1, 1997. After retiring he worked a few summers at Oxbow Golf Course.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lillian; step-daughter, Doreen Hartz; step-granddaughter, Anna Hartz; sister-in-law, Shirley Hanson; a very special great-great-nephew, Jacob Mueller; and great-great-nieces, Shelby Smith and Jessica Skeie; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers and their spouses; and 5 sisters and their spouses.

Interment will be at Fillmore Cemetery in Rural Enderlin, ND.

Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home

215 7th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103

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