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Automne Ann Shelver

1942 - 2025

Automne Ann Shelver obituary, 1942-2025, Fargo, ND

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1942

DIED

2025

Automne Shelver Obituary

Automne Ann Fender Shelver
July 8, 1942 ~ November 15, 2025
Automne was born July 8, 1942, to Albert "Merle" Fender and Lucille Alida Kapaun Fender.
Automne grew up in Fargo and graduated from high school in 1960.  She married Robert "Bob" Podvin in 1960.  To this marriage 4 children were born: Randy, Reed, Ross and Krystal.  Automne later married Louis "Lou" Shelver of Enderlin, ND.  Throughout Automne's life she worked as a cook and assisted Lou with his farming.
Automne passed away at home under the care of her family and CHI at Home & Hospice Care.
Automne is survived by her children; Randy Podvin, Reed (Patty) Podvin, Ross (Missy) Podvin, and Krystal (Todd) Poquette.  Her sister, Michelle Fender Nagle (Lyle Nagle), 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. An online guestbook can be signed at www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Valley City Times-Record from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2025.

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