Martin Oen
March 22, 1926-Nov. 7, 2020
Martin Gilbert Oen, 94,
Georgetown, Texas died
there on November 7,
2020.
Gil was born to Gilbert
and Clara Gaardsmoe Oen
in Minot, North Dakota on
March 22, 1926. He graduated from Minot High
School in 1944. Gil
earned a Bachelor’s degree
in math and science from
Minot State Teachers College and a Master’s degree
in education from the
University of North Dakota in 1965. He began his
teaching career in Upham
and moved to Willow City
in 1953 where he taught
science, mathematics, and
music until 1974. After he
retired from teaching he
was the manager at the
Willow City Farm Supply.
Gil was an active
member of First Lutheran
Church in Willow City
and other community organizations. Mr. Oen had
married Myrna Kirkeide
on June 4, 1949. In 2006
they moved to Havre,
Montana and later he
moved to Texas.
He is survived by their
three children, Marlyne
Reinke, Georgetown, Texas, Linda Pan – Los
Angeles, California and
Paul – Perth, Australia.
He also leaves 8
grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by his wife onJanuary 16, 2010.
A graveside service will
be held at the Willow City
Memorial Park Cemetery.
Please visit: www.
niewoehnerfh.com for the
latest information about
the service. All attending
should wear a mask and
maintain social distancing.
Niewoehner Funeral
Home – Rugby – 701-
776- 6222