Walter P. Okke

Walter Peter Okke, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on April 29, 2013, at Essentia Hospital with family by his side. The family would like to thank the Essentia staff for their compassionate care for Walter while he was there.

Walter resided in Fargo, ND for the past sixteen years. He married Beverly Grant on February 4, 1961 in Moorhead, MN. Together they made their home in Glyndon, MN, on a farm and raised six children. He worked at Ames Sand and Gravel for many years. He enjoyed trapping, raising farm animals, working on cars, gardening and cooking out with family.

Walter is survived by his wife, Beverly Okke of Fargo, ND; son, David Okke of Casselton, ND; daughter, Patricia Francis Meche of Fargo, ND; daughter, Catherine Scott Buisman of Barnesville, MN; son, Mark Amy Okke of Savage, MN; daughter, Cheryl Jon Anderson of Dilworth, MN; son, Timothy April Okke of Caldwell, Idaho; 3 brothers, Isaac Katie Okke, John Judy Okke, Bob Okke; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Anna Gutzmer Okke; and brother, Fred Okke.

Memorial Gathering: Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

Memorial Service: Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead, MN.

Interment: Hawley Cemetery, Hawley, MN.