Leo Vorderbruggen

Dec. 18, 1926-April 25, 2008


Leo James Vorderbruggen, 81, New Town, died April 25, 2008, in a Parshall nursing home.


Leo was born Dec. 18, 1926, at Van Hook, ND, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Woehle) Vorderbruggen. He was raised on the family farm, educated at Van Hook and assisted with the farming operation. On December 10, 1950, Leo entered into active duty with the United States Army, serving in Korea and Japan during the Korean Conflict. Following his honorable discharge on November 8, 1952, he returned to North Dakota and continued farming with his brother.


Leo was united in marriage to Lorraine Martin Kinden on October 10, 1987, in New Town. They made their home on their farm northeast of New Town until 1999 when they moved into New Town.


Leo was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Watford City V.F.W. and the Beck Sherven American Legion in New Town. He served on the New Town Elevator Board and was clerk of the Crane Creek Township Board for many years. He loved farming, caring for his farmstead, visiting with friends and cherished the time he spent with his family.


Leo is survived by: his wife, Lorraine of New Town; son, Daniel Kinden (Rachel) of Keene; daughters, Virginia Grimestad (Garry) of Missoula, MT, and Kathy Heinen (Leo) of Watford City; grandchildren, Brendan Grimestad, Scott Kinden (Connie), William Kinden (Cheryl), Marcia Hopingardner (Steve), Donovan Hilleren and Christopher Hilleren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ann Vorderbruggen of Cromwell, MN, and Mildred Gale of Klamath Falls, OR; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.


He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Kinden; brothers, Mathias and Edward; an infant sister and sisters, Theresa Heinze, Mary Kern, Rose Ritzke, Louise Uran, Francis Gentry, Katherine Cook and Regina Annala.


Funeral: Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony Catholic


Church, New Town.


Rosary: Today, April 28, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, New Town.


Visitation: Today from noon - 5:00 p.m. in Langhans Funeral Home, New Town.


Interment: Van Hook Catholic Cemetery, rural New Town.


Online condolences may be sent at www.langhansfuneralhome.com