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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272095
Title: Lyle D. Brudvig
Date: 7/30/1940-2/18/2026
Inscription/Marks: 7/30/1940
Summary: Lyle D. Brudvig, 85, of Dickinson, ND, passed away February 18, 2026, at CHI St. Alexius, Bismarck, ND. In accordance with Lyle's wishes, cremation has taken place and a service for family and friends was held with interment at the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Lyle Darrel was born in Griggs County, ND, on July 30, 1940, the son of Helmer Johanes and Rose Gunhild (Aalgaard) Brudvig. He attended school in Cooperstown and graduated with the class of 1958. Following graduation, Lyle joined the US Air Force and was stationed at the Aviano Air Force Base in Italy. He later continued his military service for an additional 21 years. Lyle retired as first sergeant in 1993 from the 815th Medical Company NDARNG. After serving in the Air Force, Lyle attended Mayville State College and met the love of his life, Darlyne Johnson. They were married on June 10, 1966, in Grand Forks, ND. Their marriage was blessed with one son and four daughters. Lyle attended Moorhead State University, graduating with a business education degree. He also attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. After trying out several different job opportunities, Lyle found his passion and dedicated 25 years of his life as a nursing home administrator/CEO, supervising pivotal care in the clinical and administrative affairs at St. Luke's Home in Dickinson, a role that reflected his caring nature and genuine love for people. He was especially proud to lead the planning and building of Park Avenue Villa. Lyle was honored at the North Dakota Association for Long Term Care annual meeting in 1998 as the state's top administrator. Through his work he touched many lives. Lyle was blessed with five children and was a proud grandfather of four grandchildren. Lyle cherished the time spent with his family. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, canoeing, and fishing, even if he occasionally forgot essentials like water or sunscreen. He had a strong interest in North Dakota history. There isn't a historical marker alongside the road that he did not stop to read. He had a special love for animals, including the many cats, dogs, and family pets that were part of his life. Lyle enjoyed dabbling on computers, playing video games, watching sports, especially the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings, playing games and cards with family and friends, and spending hours tinkering in the garage, which became his favorite retreat. He was deeply proud of his time in the service and always had a story to share, whether from his military days, or about life on the farm. Lyle was a member of the American Legion Post 3, Dickinson Elks Lodge #1137 and was a past member of the Dickinson Rotary Club, Dickinson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the United Way Board. His faith was an important part of his life, and he participated in men's Bible study, served as an usher for many years, and was a member of the Trust Fund Committee at St. John Lutheran Church. Lyle will be remembered for his warm personality, jovial nature, his stories, his service to others, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Lyle is survived by his five children, Erica (Scott) Karsky of Dickinson, Aaron Brudvig of Dickinson, Andrea Brudvig (Jeremy Swisher) of Grand Forks, Alicia (Steve) Focht of Dickinson, and Amanda (Andy) Blankenship of Rosemount, MN; and four grandchildren, Gannon Karsky (Lexi Volkert), Logan Karsky (Gabby Knopik), Ferris and Everly Blankenship; and brother, Harvey (Kay) Brudvig of Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Darlyne; parents, Helmer and Rose Brudvig; brothers, Dale, Leland, and Duane Brudvig.
Red ID: FND_I_79589 Image ID: 555921 Image Notes: FND001 272095

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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