Douglas Dulmage, age 56 of Leeds, died Monday, August 29, 2022, in Towner County, North Dakota. A private family service was held in a golden flax field and along the shore of Doug's favorite hunting spot.  The family is planning a remembrance service fitting for Doug and will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday October 1st, 2022, at Leeds Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to stream the funeral service through the Leeds Lutheran Church Facebook Page. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to establish an endowment fund for agricultural scholarships in Doug's honor.

The second child to Robert and Irma (Rude) Dulmage, Doug was born April 29, 1966, in Rugby, ND.  Doug and his family lived in Irvine Township on the Dulmage family farm.  He attended Leeds High School where he was a member and served as President of the Leeds FFA, attended state FFA conventions.  All through the years, Doug worked on the family farm alongside his father, Bob, who took over the farm from his father whose health was slowly declining.  Doug graduated from Leeds High School in 1984, attended Mayville State University for one year, before transferring to North Dakota State University. He received his bachelor's degree in Ag Economics in 1989.

Doug began his working career at Nodak Insurance Company in Grand Forks, but after a short time, he knew he wanted to be on the farm, returning to Leeds.  It would be unfair to only say that Doug knew farming.  Doug was always a step ahead and looked over the fields, analyzing every contour of ground, every color and richness of soil.  He had a vision for that particular plot. What began as a modest farm, Doug bought more land or as other farmers retired, they would seek Doug out and offer their land to rent.  Over the years that modest farm continued to grow.

Doug always had the support of his wife, Vicki, whom he married on April 13, 1996, at Leeds Lutheran Church.  Doug and Vicki were best friends.  They were not only buddies, but they also did everything together; lots of road trips, decorating, catering events, and of course the famous birthday parties. They were both looking forward to retiring in Arizona to be able to golf all year. His joy was his daughters.  Shannon, Madilyn, and Libby.  Shannon came into Doug's life when he met Vicki.  He loved having a daughter and starting a family. Shannon, Mike and their daughter Kolbee also share a love of agriculture. Kolbee loves to ride alongside her dad during harvest season. Madilyn picked up Doug's business side and is currently studying accounting at the University of North Dakota.  Doug knew that the sky was the limit for her. Madilyn loved spending time hiking with her dad.  Libby took an interest in farming.  She spent many hours working, learning, and solving with her dad.  Again, Doug always having a vision and this time including his daughter taking on a role in the family business.  He was just so extremely proud of all of them.

In 2015, Doug began Dulmage AG LLC.  He was a volunteer firefighter, an EMT in Leeds and a longtime member of the North Dakota Farm Bureau where he was currently serving as President of Benson County. He was chairman of the Leeds Lutheran Church Council, the Leeds Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, and chairman of the NDFB Young Farmers and Ranchers.  Doug served on the Leeds city council, and chairman of the board at BTR Elevator (CenDak.)

Doug had the gift to organize, problem solve or repair anything.  He would never tell someone that they were wrong but offer his suggestions or ideas that worked for him.  He wanted everyone to be successful, have good crop yields year after year and live a happy life.  Doug and Vicki were able to get away to Arizona for a few weeks throughout the winter.  Doug would leave the farm in capable hands with Justin.  He was brought on 12 years ago and was eager to learn and become more involved.  Doug, Bob, and Irma not only watched an eager and young man grow as a person, but as a hired man, and they saw his skills and knowledge of farming blossom which made Doug and Justin's relationship grow.  Doug recently provided Justin with the tools, machinery and means to start his own small farming business.

Doug always enjoyed a friendly game of golf with his girls. One of their favorite things to do on the course was letting their Dad think he was winning.  His favorite pastime during the school year was watching his daughters play in competitive golf meets and the state tournaments.  He played a huge role as not only their supportive dad, but also the best coach they could ask for.

Doug loved hunting ducks, geese, turkeys, deer, coyotes and fishing with his daughters, good friends, and mentoring the Nelsen boys.  His new hobby of rock climbing with Clifford, the big red jeep, and hiking and hunting Javelina, or calling for bobcats in the desert. He was always ready for a new adventure.

Doug was loved by all and known for his great sense of humor, generosity, kindness, helpfulness and as a man with a tremendous heart. For all his accomplishments the one thing that he was most proud of was his family.

He will always be loved and held close in the heart of his wife Vicki; three daughters, Shannon Phalen (Mike Bjorg), Madilyn and Libby Dulmage; a granddaughter Kolbee; his parents, Bob and Irma all of Leeds; a brother Robert of Grand Forks; his sister Susan (Preston) Eidenschink of Northfield, MN; his nieces Paige Eidenschink of Waco, TX; Abby (Jeff) Fruetel of White Bear Lake, MN; twin great nephews Henry and Harrison Fruetel.  Doug is also loved and missed by the extended Phalen and Dulmage families.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Sadie Dulmage, Arthur and Alice Rude; and his father and mother-in-law James and Ethel Phalen.

And finally, the family will always be forever grateful to the individuals and the businesses that helped organize the harvest, those that spent any free time they had from their field work and brought in Doug's crops or took to the elevator.  To the community of Leeds and friends that offered their home for out-of-town guests, food for the family, plants, and flowers to brighten the house, offers of help at any time or to run errands.  Everything you have done; your thoughts and prayers mean everything to us.  Hug, hold, listen, and say I love you.  Live for today because yesterday's gone and tomorrow may never come.