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Ross Allmaras
Ross Allmaras, age 26, originally of Carrington, ND died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 15, 2023 of an undetected heart arrythmia while visiting at a friend’s home.
Ross was born on January 5, 1997, eleven minutes after his identical twin brother Ryan, in Bismarck, ND to parents Conni and Kevin Allmaras, joining older brother Eric. Ross loved being an older brother to Madeline, whom he tormented every chance he got.
In his early years he enjoyed playing with Tonka trucks and Legos, setting him up for his future career in mechanical engineering. He helped work cattle at his grandpa’s farm and considered Steam Threshers in New Rockford a holiday.
Ross attended school in Carrington, ND and graduated in 2015, where his classmates voted him “most likely to succeed.” He enjoyed participating in a variety of activities alongside his brothers that allowed him to flex his creativity and love for science. He earned many medals in Science Olympiad, participated in One Act Play, Academic Pursuit, and speech team. His talent for impersonating foreign accents fooled many competitors who believed him to be a Russian foreign exchange student named Dimitri Polpov from Pripiat.
Throughout high school and summers during college, Ross and his brothers worked at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center. They learned the Nissan pickup could not traverse the gravel roads in a minute flat on the way to work like they thought, which earned them the nickname the “8:05 crew.”
Ross and his brothers were active in the Boy Scouts of America beginning in Grade 1, and continued through High School, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting’s highest honor, earning over 40 merit badges. He spent many summers at Wilderness camp in MN with his fellow scouts, participating in a wealth of shenanigans that they still laugh about.
Ross enjoyed spending summers at the family vacation home on Boot Lake, MN. He learned to wakeboard, enjoyed sailing his pirate ship sailboat, playing games at the resort and fishing with his cousins. Once while night fishing, his line accidentally wrapped around a bat’s wing. Ross’s kind heart’s first thought was to untangle the bat, thus introducing him to a series of rabies shots.
Ross was quick witted and excelled at making people laugh. Whether he was playing a cut-throat game of Risk or other board games, thinking of a movie quote for every situation, or just hanging out with his friends or fraternity brothers from Sigma Phi Delta, he was someone guaranteed to bring joy to the mix.
After high school, Ross attended NDSU in Fargo for one year, majoring in mechanical engineering. At the end of that year, he decided to be more hands on in the mechanical world and transferred to NDSCS in Wahpeton where he earned his Caterpillar Diesel mechanic degree. He worked for Butler Machinery in Dickinson for one year.
Ross decided that the designs of many things he worked on just weren’t very practical, and perhaps he could do something about that. He returned to the Mechanical Engineering program at NDSU with a renewed focus in the fall of 2020.
Ross was selected to be a co-op intern at the Bobcat Acceleration Center in Bismarck that was to run from January through August of 2023. He was happy to bring his mechanical experience in to this new learning opportunity and was proud of the design work he was doing.
Ross is survived by his parents, his brother Eric (Jamestown), his twin brother Ryan (Fargo), his sister Madeline (Fargo) and his grandmother, Jean Allmaras (New Rockford).
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilfred and Nancy Fetch and Clemence Allmaras.
Ross’ Visitation will be Friday, from 5:30 – 7:00PM with a Rosary Service at 6:45PM followed by a Vigil Service at 7:00PM all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:00AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington, ND.
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I am sorry for your lost. From a fellow Sigma Phi Delta brother
Kevin, Conni, and family-
So very sorry for your loss! I didn’t personally know Ross but knew Kevin and the Allmaras family. Ross, very apparently, was an exceptional person. Sending prayers and blessings your way.
Conni, Kevin & family:
Oh how your hearts must ache…we are incredibly sorry for your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers. May God come to you with comfort and peace.
Kevin and family
Thoughts and Prayers are being sent to all of Ross’s family and friends.
I did not know Ross but I grew up with the Allmaras family. No words can express the feelings of when a parent sends their child onto their next step of this journey that we call life. Clem will be waiting for Ross with open arms.
Condolences from the Mickey and Vivian Whetham family to the Allmaras family. Thinking of all the family.
Kathy
I worked with Ross here and there at Bobcat. He had a good attitude which is always enjoyable to be around. My condolences on his passing. He and his family will be in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family
My sincerest sympathy for you and your family, Kevin. May God’s Peace and Blessing comfort you all during this most difficult time.
I am very sad & shocked to hear this news of Ross. NO parent (family) should have to go thru this. Thoughts & prayers being sent your way and I also pray for God to help you cope thru this tragic time. I can only imagine your pain and it breaks my heart. Stay strong together and remember there is no right or wrong way to grieve. No time limit either. Our sincere feelings go out to each of you.
So very sorry to hear this. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Vicky and Stu Richter
Kevin, Conni and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Connie and family… words can certainly not express how saddened and shocked I am to hear this!!! I had Ross in third grade and he was such a delight. Losing a child just doesn’t seem fair!! My heart goes out to all of you!!! You will be in my prayers!!!
Conni, Kevin and family – We were very saddened to hear about Ross and please know that you are all in our prayers. Ross has an amazing life story that I think many would envy. Even in the sadness it made us smile. We hope those incredible memories will help provide some comfort to all of you in the difficult days ahead. Brian and Melody Klein.
It is so shocking to see this! I didn’t know Ross personally but know what wonderful parents he had! Our sympathies to the entire family, knowing how much you will miss him! Sending prayers to all of you!
I just read this in the Forum. Our deepest condolences to your family. Please know that Ross and the Allmaras family will be in our prayers. God Bless. Bob and Angela Birkeland
Sending up prayers for your family. Our heart goes out to all of you.
Ed and Laura Irion
So very sorry to hear this news – I remember when the boys were just little and then later judging Ross in speech – he was a very talented young man – my heart breaks for your family and I will be keeping you all in prayer 🙏🏻
Conni and family, I am so sorry to hear about Ross passing away. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Our Thoughts and Prayers for the family, Sincerely Belcastle Property Management
After getting to know Ross for just a short while, I know he will be greatly missed. From getting to be a part of his interview process, to being the person to greet him on his first day working at Bobcat, and helping guide him through his first few weeks on the job; I appreciated the part of his life that he shared with me. No matter the circumstances, Ross was willing to drop everything and lend a hand. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
So very sorry Allmaras family. Sounds like he was an amazing young man. We will lift you up in prayer.
Kevin and Conni, please know you are in our thoughts. I have no magic words to express my sympathies to you and your family. I know your family and they will rally around you and help you navigate this tragedy.
In friendship and love, Mike and Mickey
Conni, Kevin, Eric, Ryan, and Madeline, my heart absolutely breaks for you. For what you will miss and for what Ross will miss out on. May your love of each other and faith in God help you as you remember your son and brother.
Kevin, Conni & Family, we are so saddened for the loss of your son Ross. What an amazing young man and a gift to us all left behind. His memories will leave all who knew him with a big smile and a spirt to live by. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to your family on the loss of your beloved son. May God keep you in His loving care.
Steve & Jane Metzger
Conni, Kevin, and Family, we were so sorry to hear about Ross. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying God wraps you in His perfect peace and brings you comfort.
We are deeply saddened by the news of Ross’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Our concurrent stay at Half Moon Trail Resort provided the annual update to watch your family grow up over many years. Deepest sympathy on this tragic loss!
Kevin, Conni and family we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. We want to extend our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I had the opportunity to work with Ross at Bobcat. Ross’s knowledge from his past experiences made him such a valuable asset to the team. He always had a great attitude and was willing to help whenever he had an opportunity. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ross will be greatly missed by the Bobcat powertrain team. He was a fast learner and hard worker that was always ready to try new things. He was always excited to talk about new ideas and had a passion for engineering. He fit in really well with the team and it was a pleasure to work and talk with him. My thoughts and prays to his family during this difficult time.
Kevin and Conni,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you grieve this heartbreaking and unexpected loss. Your son’s obituary speaks of a life well lived. We wish Ross could have stayed with you longer. He will be missed by all who knew him.
I’m so sorry to hear this devastating news of the loss of your son. He sounds like quite a character! The obituary is a beautiful tribute to him. I pray that your family’s faith and the prayers of others will help you navigate the road ahead.