Edgar Button Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edgar Oliver Button was born April 16, 1921 in Brittin, ND, the son of Eddie Edgar and Beda Caroline (Berquist) Button. He was a 1939 graduate of Burnstad (ND) High School. On October 15, 1942, he married Marjorie Kringlie in Courtenay, ND. Edgar worked for the Soo Line Railroad at Moffit, ND before enlisting in the US Army. He served from February 10, 1944 until March 2, 1946. Following his discharge, Edgar and Marjorie made their home in Valley City, ND. He returned to working for the Soo Line. While working for the railroad, the Button family lived in several ND towns including, Leal, Drake, Courtenay, and Harvey. They also lived in Park Falls and Rhinelander, WI, as well as, Glenwood, MN. Following his retirement, they returned to Valley City. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, where he served as Grand Master for several years. He was a member of the Sheyenne Valley Flag Corp, the Eagles Club, VFW, and American Legion. Edgar is survived by his son, Mark of Milwaukee, WI; daughters, Judith (Ken) Mischka, Valley City, ND, Janeth (David) Storhaug, Bismarck, ND, and Sheryl (Arlen) Martwick, Dwight, ND; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a brother, Roger (Dinah) Button, Richmond, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 2 sisters.

Edgar Button

April 16, 1921 - April 17, 2011