Gary Wenstad, age 73 of Dunseith, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at a Minot hospital.  His funeral will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 pm until 7:00pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Gary Wenstad, the son of Arnold and Arlene (Christianson) Wenstad, was born on November 9, 1947 at Bottineau.  He grew up on a farm North of Dunseith and attended school in Dunseith.  On October 18, 1974 he married Karen House in Rolla. They made their on home on the family farm where they have lived and farmed since.

Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also loved spending time visiting with family and friends. He adored his grandkids and great grandkids and his best friend, Ruger his dog.

He is survived by his wife, Karen of Dunseith; daughter, Brandi (Mark) Pedie of Bottineau; step-son, Frank (Georgie) Rodman of Dunseith; step daughter, Antoinette (Stacy) Zuther of Minot; 9 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one sister, Karen Prouty of Baldwin City, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Arlene Wenstad.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.