Palmer
Oistad, 80
Karlstad
- Palmer Oistad, 80, died on Wednesday, April
23, 2003 at MeritCare Hospital in Fargo,
N.D.
Funeral
services were held on Saturday, April 26 at First
Lutheran Church in Karlstad with the Rev. Gary
Halverson officiating. Kirstin Olson was the
organist and Tracey Johnson and Dennis Lunde were
the vocalists. Casketbearers were Palmer's nephews,
Bob Oistad, Leon Oistad, Paul Oistad, Greg Oistad,
John Oistad, Jr., and David Bergstrom. Honorary
casketbearers were all those who attended the
service. Interment was in Karlstad Cemetery with
military honors accorded by the Karlstad American
Legion Post.
Palmer
Milton Oistad was born on May 10, 1922, the son of
John and Albertina (Fredrickson) Oistad, in
Strandquist. He was baptized and confirmed in the
Lutheran faith. He grew up and attended school in
Strandquist and graduated from Karlstad High School
in 1940. He served with the US Air Force in Africa
during World War II.
Following
his return to the United States, he married
Marjorie Dagen on March 24, 1946 in Karlstad.
Together, they owned and operated several
businesses in Karlstad, including Margie's Donut
Shop and Margie's Café. They bought a local
grocery store and named it MarPal Food Market,
which they operated for 17 years. After selling the
store, Palmer worked as a carpenter for John
Bergstrom in Kelliher. His last career was as a
real estate agent for Century 21. He and Marjorie
operated this business, selling many properties in
the Karlstad area. Palmer was a member of the First
Lutheran Church of Karlstad and of the church
council, a retired member of the Karlstad Fire
Department, and a charter member of the Karlstad
Lions. He was active in the Karlstad Civic and
Commerce, and especially loved sports of all kinds.
The Minnesota Twins and Vikings were always a
favorite pastime, as was the Karlstad Golf
Club.
Survivors
include two daughters, Jill (Chuck) Olson and Pam
(Andy) Boen, both of Fargo, N.D.; a
daughter-in-law, Pat (Gayle) Field; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Ernest (Theresa) and John (Maxine), both
of Karlstad; and many nieces, nephews and other
relatives.
Palmer
was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; one
son, Jack; three sisters, Palma, Marie and
Florence; and six brothers, Herbert, Loyal,
Gilbert, Wilbert, Oliver and Richard.
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