Obed Arnold Odegard, age 86, of Pine River, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 30, 1921, in Cayuga, ND, to Ole and Aase Odegard.
Obed was a resident of Pine River for 63 years and was past owner and operator of Pine River Lumber. He logged in the area for 30 years and built over 30 homes in the Pine River and Backus areas, including the DAC in Pine River. He enjoyed hunting, making many trips to Montana and Alberta.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn; son, Dennis Odegard of Pequot Lakes; daughters: Cheryl Israelson of Pine River, Janice Fuhrer (Joe) of Pine River, Joanne Chapman (Mike) of Backus, Gloria Cole of Sedona, AZ, Wendy Flategraff (Joe) of Pine River; sisters: Hilda Kuehn of Milnor, ND, Petra Johnson of Robbinsdale; 22 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sandra Bristow; brothers: John Odegard, Gustave Odegard; sisters: Anna Johnson, Agnes Rasmussen and Paula Brant.
Services were March 9, at First Lutheran Church, Pine River, with Pastor Bonnie Lomen officiating.
Arrangements were with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.
