December 29, 2010

Alvin Bratlien

Alvin Bratlien, 84, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Mesquite, Nev. He was born Feb. 26, 1926, in Williston, N.D., to Ole J. Bratlien and Edda Sveen Bratlien.
A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mesquite Lutheran Church, Mesquite, Nev. A burial will take place in Watford City, N.D., in the spring.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Norene Gorder Bratlien, of Williston, N.D., and Mesquite; two sisters, Alma Arends (Edwin) and Ellen Hoffland, both of Williston; four children, six stepchildren; 26 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and numerous  nieces and nephews.

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