Dean Eldon Tveter

New Town

Dean Eldon Tveter, 84, of New Town, ND, was called to his eternal resting place on June 11, 2024 in Fargo under the care of Sanford Hospice.

Dean entered this world on January 20, 1940 in Powers Lake, ND, born to Rueben and Hilda (Thingvold) Tveter. He grew up in the coal mine housing south of Columbus, ND, and they later moved into town where he attended schools, graduating in 1958. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Columbus. One of Dean’s high school highlights was playing basketball for coach Dale Brown, who eventually became the coach of the LSU men’s basketball team, an experience he was very proud of.

Dean spent a year at Wahpeton School of Science after which he moved back home and began his work with Baukol-Noonan Coal Mine.

Dean met Lois Skarphol in 1962, and they were married in September of 1963 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Noonan. Together they made their home in Columbus. In 1965 they moved to Keene and lived at the Texaco Blue Buttes Camp until it closed in 1969, when they moved to New Town, ND. They raised their six children in New Town. He worked for Texaco until his first retirement in 1995.

Dean was a volunteer firefighter for New Town from 1969-1997, serving as Chief from 1979-1982, and received the Lifetime Chiefs Certificate in honor of his service. Throughout his life he made sure to keep busy. He sold farm eggs to his friends and neighbors, helped with fall harvest for Marne Aubol, he worked for Aubols Inc., and for Farmers Union/Cenex until he retired for the second time in 2014. Unable to stay retired, he quickly began working for his nephew at Estvold Oilfield Services, where he was a do-it-all handyman and parts runner until his third retirement on May 13, 2024. His work ethic was out of this world and one to admire.

Along with his work ethic, most will remember Dean for his quiet, stubborn old soul, his love for the lake and pontoon rides; his fashion – black denim jeans, button snap plaid shirts and suspenders, his sweets and steak loving appetite, and best of all his silver smile. No one could rock a silver “grill” like Dean.

Although Dean didn’t show much emotion, he loved deeply and took great pride in his large family. In return, he was loved dearly and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois; children, Michael (Heidi M.) Tveter; Roger Tveter; Brent (Tione) Tveter, all of New Town, ND; Michele (Bob Stocking) Endrud, Bismarck, ND; Heidi L. (Ricky) Carns, Fargo, ND; Alissa (Todd) Krueger, Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Morgan Tveter, Taylor Tveter, RaeVen Livingston, Haley Tveter, Shotae Tveter, Caitlyn Tveter, Kody Tveter, Asjha Tveter, Rhyleigh Carns, RJ Tveter, Kacyn Endrud, Brody Carns, Jetta Tveter, Tenleigh Carns, Nash, Jeb and Taves Kruger; great-grandchildren Makalie Tveter, Morgan Tveter Jr, Nayali Tveter, Keaton Smith, Hadley Smith, Emerson Tveter, La’Rae Livingston, Rae’La Livingston, Nova Tveter, and Eleda Tveter; sister, Shelly (Clif) Sundt; sisters-in-law, Pauline Nelson, Marlyne Tveter, Joyce Tveter, and Cindy Tveter, and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Rolland Tveter, Arlos Adams, Jerome Tveter, James Tveter, and Shannon Tveter; and grandchildren, Dariann Tveter and Kesley Tveter; and in-laws, Henry and Ida Skarphol.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024. A Prayer Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, with a visitation one hour prior. Both services will take place at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town, ND.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.hansonrunsvold.com

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home – Fargo, ND

Published by The Minot Daily News, June 20, 2024.