Erling Reberg Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Erling Wallace Reberg was born on February 4, 1930 in rural Barnes County near Hastings, ND, the son of Ole and Ellen (Barman) Reberg. He went to school in Hastings. Erling began his farming career at a young age. He farmed with his father following his schooling. On November 18, 1958 he was united in marriage to Norlene Hovel at St. George Catholic Church in Cooperstown, ND. They made their home in Valley City, ND where he worked for the ASCS office as a bin measurer for 2 years. In 1960, they moved to and took over his family farm where they raised crops and livestock. He retired in 2005. After retiring, he took up gardening. He also liked to hunt and do odd jobs. One of the things he enjoyed was going on casino trips. He was a member of the Kathryn Volunteer Fire Department. Erling served on many boards including the Hastings School Board, Spring Creek Cemetery Board, and was the clerk of the Spring Creek Township Board. Erling is survived by his wife, Norlene; son, Daniel (Debi) of Jamestown, ND; daughters, Bonnie Reberg of Fargo, ND, Susan (Wes) Larson of Leonard, ND, Sandy (Kurt) Wagner of Wimbledon, ND; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Reberg of Bismarck, ND; grandchildren, Amanda Mennis, Andrew Mennis, Jacob Reberg, Matthew (Savanah) Larson, Katie (Cory) Jorgensen, Bryan (Nicole) Larson, Kayla Wagner, Kody Wagner, Dawn Reberg, and Faith Reberg; great grandchildren, Ethan Larson, Lizzie Larson, Charlie Jorgensen; a brother, Gerald (Coral) Reberg of Mercedes, TX; sister, Violet (Earl) McAllister of Oriska, ND; brother-in-law, Donald Thoreson of Valley City, ND; sister-in-law, Lenny Reberg of Fargo; and many many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tim; an infant son; a sister, Dorothy Thoreson; and a brother, Art Reberg.

Erling Reberg

February 4, 1930 - December 17, 2009