Howard S. Dressen, 90 of Leeds, ND died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in a Rugby, ND hospital. Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 23rd, 2014 2:00 PM at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan with Pastor Lu Mathison officiating. Burial will be in the Persilla Watts Cemetery, at Rugby, ND.

Howard Stanley Dressen was born November 9, 1923 on the family farm South of Tunbridge, ND, to Herman and Julia Mathilda (Thue) Dressen. After attending country school through the 8th grade, Howard farmed. During his life he also was a butcher, worked in construction, a janitor at the Churches Ferry Public School and worked for the Great Northern Railroad. On November 9, 1943 at Rugby, ND, he was united in marriage to Gladys Galvin. They lived on Howard's farm near Tunbridge, ND until moving to a farm west of Aberdeen, SD in the spring of 1952. In the fall of 1952, they moved to Churchs Ferry, ND. Gladys passed away January 19, 2003. Howard remained on the farm until the spring of 2011 when the waters of Devils Lake forced his move to Leeds, ND. In October of 2013, he became a resident at the Maddock Memorial Home in Maddock.

During his younger years, Howard enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He leaves behind 3 children: Floyd (Susan) Dressen of Minnewaukan, ND, Linda (Ronald) Walters of Oberon, ND and Nelorie Brandt of Edina, MN; 5 grandchildren: Erick W. (Janelle) Dressen of Sacramento, CA, Michael Brandt of Minneapolis, MN, Ruth McIntyre of Edmore, ND, James Smith of Auburn, WA and Kristi Graff of Rosemount, MN; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law: Audrey Dressen of Devils Lake, a brother-in-law: Melvin Pederson of Minot, ND; numerous nieces and nephews.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys; son: Erick Herman Dressen; son-in-law: Leon "Lee" Michael Smith; a great-grandson: Samuel Dressen; a brother: James Dressen; 5 sisters & 4 brothers-in-law: Margaret & Dugal Christenson, Evangeline & Floyd Fredrickson, Dora & Lewis Halling, Helen & Edwin Benson and Betty Pederson.





Condolences:

May the Lord bring his peace and comfort to each of you. Howard and Gladys were such dear people and we pray that each one will hold to the special memories you have of them. Praying that the One who is the ressurection and the life will continue to be with you. Rev. Tim Skramstad



Linda and Ronnie, my deepest condolences to you and your family in this time,you talked about your father all the time he must have been a wonderful person. Thinking of you Mel and Sheri



Dear Floyd, Linda and Lorie, I was so surprised to hear the news. As you know Howard and Gladys were so very special to me. I have so many fond memories of being spoiled by both of them. They always made me feel so special. Just recently I had come across the last birthday card Howard had sent to me a few years ago. It was so nice to see him last summer and visit about his 90th birthday he celebrated in November. I will miss him! Take care. Thinking of you all! Lori Jury



Thoughts and prayers to the Dressen family. God bless ! Garry & Darlene Thompson



Linda and entire Dressen family. Was so sad to hear the news of your Dad yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ron and Connie Smith



Condolences sent to the Dressen family - Floyd, don't know if you remember me but we shared some good & bad times. Your dad fought for what he had for a long time and I know he will be remembered well - I hope he had a peaceful end to this life and promise for a better one hereafter... Jan (Anderson) Lee