Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
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Albert “Al” Trader
Al Trader, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, MN.
Al was born on November 17, 1956, in Valley City, ND, to Albert and Jean Trader. Al grew up in the Valley City / Oriska, ND area, attending and graduating from Oriska High School in 1975. After graduation, Al attended Wahpeton State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.
On July 29, 1978, Al married Sandy Holden in Valley City. They made their home in various communities, finally settling in Carrington in 1982. Al worked at various jobs, including Lillegard and RD Offutt, eventually working at Rosenau/Leading Edge in Carrington. Al was following in his dad’s footsteps selling yellow and green John Deere! Al worked at Rosenau/Leading Edge for 42 years, retiring in March of 2023. He made many lifelong friends, many who started out as his customers. Al was very proud of having sold to multiple generations of some families.
Al and Sandy loved to travel, especially the trips to Hawaii and the cruises. They made many friends along the way. Being involved in their community, kids’ sports and his beloved Cardinals was something Al was passionate about. Al was on many committees, including the City Council and the Church Foundation Board.
Family, friends, and especially supporting and encouraging all the kids in the community were so important to Al. His encouragement to boost up the kids in the community was to “don’t quit”.
Al is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandy; siblings, Judy Horne of Grand Forks, ND, Cindy (Tim) Siegel, Moorhead, MN, Terry (Judy) Trader, Pelican Rapids, MN; brothers-in-law, Gene Klinger, Vermillion, SD, and Brian Strum, Fargo, ND; many nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; Steve (Laure) Goetz with daughter Melissa; special friends of Sandy and Al, Dale, Sarah, Abby, Kaitlyn, and Dylan Wangrud, Valley City, ND; Angel Melissa; and all the young people from the community who have touched Al’s life.
Al was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws; sisters, Linda Klinger and Becky Strum; brother, Jimmy Robinson; brothers-in-law, Wendell Horne and Ron Holden; and nephew, Johnny Horne.
His Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1:00PM-4:00PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, and will continue from 5:00PM-6:00PM at the church and a Prayer Service at 6:00PM all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND.
His Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:30AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND.
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Sandy we are so sorry for the loss of Al. He will be truly missed by so many.
Hugs and love from Veronica and Randy
My deepest sympathy to your family. So saddened to hear Al passed away. Thoughts and prayers.
sorry to hear about Al’s passing away
So sorry Sandy for your loss.
Our prayers are with you all in the difficult days ahead. May God hold you in his hands while your hearts are broken and give you strength. With deep sympathy, Roger and Helene Young
Sorry for your loss Sandy. Al’s suffering is over.
Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. I got to learn how special Al was while serving on church council, and how fun he was while bowling with him. Brenda and I still try to be like “ten pin Al” and pick up the 10 pin on a spare. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless you Sandy and give you strength and peace RIP AL 🙏
Ray and I are sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed spending time together last summer. Our best vacation. Keeping you in our prayers.
Sandy and family, so very sorry for your loss. hugs and prayers.
hi I want to say hi to the greatest John Deere man I’ve known
I’m so sorry Sandy. Enjoy your wings Al
Papa, you are so so missed. Thank you for sharing your loving heart with me! You fought a good fight Papa and in the end, you still won! It may be different than what we on earth had hoped and prayed for, but you are living in eternal peace now! You earned your wings and have been promoted to Heaven with our Father! Well done! That is something we all strive for, or should strive for. I know I do. I cry for me because I miss you. I cry for Mamma because she misses you. But Papa, I am REJOICING with you because you are in heaven, living pain free and whole again and I KNOW I WILL see you again! I love you forever and always so so much Papa! ~Your Sunshine girl
Mamma, I love you so so much. I can only imagine how MUCH this hurts for you. You and Papa have touched SO MANY lives and I KNOW you will continue to do just that. May God strengthen you, comfort you, give you His perfect peace and heal your aching heart. I love you BIG BUNCHES! ~Angel Melissa
Sandy, In behalf of the Valley City High School Class of 1974, we are sorry for your loss.
Gale Hansen
Valley City, ND
Thoughts and prayers so sorry for your loss will be missed RIP Al.
Sending love and prayers Sandy. Al was a part of our “Deere” family for many years. He will certainly be missed by many.
Sympathy and prayers are with you and your family Sandy.
Dear Al Trader Sandy Trader and Family
I was deeply saddened to hear about Uncle Al’s passing. He was such a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many. I will always remember the time when he came to share our wedding which truly exemplified his caring nature and commitment to others.
His dedication to the community and our family was extraordinary, and he will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
My dear friend/Sis Sandy I’m so sorry for your loss and pray that the Lord will give you comfort, as well as all your loving memories of 46 years of a beautiful marriage to your precious husband. You’re in my heart, thoughts and prayers. ❤️🙏
rest easy Al, you were a great friend to the community.
I am so sorry for your huge loss Sandy!!
so very sorry for your loss. we used to visit with Al in the Prairie inn
Sandy so sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed our visits with Al. May you be comforted by your memories.
Sandy, we are so sorry to hear of Al’s passing. Our thoughts go out to you.
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Al. I had the honor of working with Al, he was a great co worker. I am sorry for your loss.
Sending our deepest sympathies on the passing of Al. He was a very kind and gentle man. We are so sorry for your loss.
Larry and I are so sorry for your loss and want you to know we are thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely,
Larry and Lucille
Sorry for your loss . He will be truly missed.
I was a schoolmate and room mate of Als in Oriska, Al always had a sense of humor and stories to tell. He will live on in our memory. My condolences to the family at this time of loss.