Kenneth Stangeland, age 82, of Carrington, ND, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Carrington, ND

Kenneth was born in Cooperstown, ND on November, 22, 1926, the son of Trygve and Karen (Volstad) Stangeland. While growing up, his family lived on several farms and he attended Juanita Public School.

On March 17, 1955, Kenneth married Norma Pedersen in McHenry, ND. They resided in Juanita for 35 years. He farmed in partnership with his brother, Alf, until he retired.

While in Juanita, he served on McHenry School Board, where his three children attended school. He also served on the Glenfield Lutheran Church board and Foster County Water Board.

In 1990, Kenneth and Norma purchased a home in Carrington. He continued to enjoy attending basketball, baseball, football and volleyball games, plus following the Vikings and Twins games.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Norma, Carrington, ND; a daughter, Sue (David) Swanson, Carrington, ND; two sons, Rodney (Brenda) Stangeland, Plymouth, MN and Douglas (Cody) Stangeland, Carrington, ND; six grandchildren, Lynnette (Michael) Ophaug, Andrew Swanson, Karisa Stangeland, Brett Stangeland, Randy Kollman, and Justin (Brooke) Kollman; five brothers, Kris Stangeland, Casselton, ND, Sig Stangeland, Scottsdale, AZ, Alf (Margaret) Stangeland, Juanita, ND, Lloyd (Carol) Stangeland, Audubon, MN, and Harold (Karen) Stangeland, Ham Lake, MN; one sister, June (Russ) McDaniel, Bismarck, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Solveig.

Funeral Service: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 1:30PM

Interment: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington