Arne Trageton

Arne Trageton, 85, of Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Northwood, ND passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Northwood Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northwood. A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Arne C. Trageton was born April 1, 1933 near Northwood, ND to Arne O. and Caroline (Dahl) Trageton. He grew up along the Goose River. Arne attended country school and Northwood High School. Arne served in the United States Army with the Sixth Armored Division who was stationed in Japan. He attended Aaker’s Business College in Grand Forks and graduated with a degree in accounting. On June 15, 1963, Arne married Diane Hannestad at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Northwood. Arne belonged to the Northwood VFW Post 2707 and the Northwood American Legion Post 92.

Survivors include his wife, Diane, Grand Forks ND; children: Mitchell (Joni) Trageton, Las Vegas, NV; Michele Trageton, Irving, TX; Rachel (Michael) McDaniel, Albuquerque, NM; Randall (Christy) Trageton, Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Tyler and Zachary Trageton, Madison McDaniel, Hannah Trageton, Mac Wheeler; Arne is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, siblings: Cora Jorde, Elvin Trageton, Adeline Brorby, Oliver Trageton, Ruth Lyste, Palmer Trageton, Howard Trageton, Mildred Rudrud, and Lyla Trageton;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to a charity of your choice.