Hal Johnsrud
In Loving Memory of Hal Chris John Johnsrud
Jan. 13, 1948 - May 31, 2025
Born in Williston, N.D.
The world lost a legend with the passing of Hal Chris John Johnsrud.
In the eyes of his children and grandchildren, he was greatest cowboy who ever lived. He was the real deal - rugged and wild, unapologetically himself. He lived hard, played hard, and loved even harder. He had more heart than anyone on earth.
He had a friend everywhere he went. Everyone who ever met him loved him - and no one ever forgot him. He left his mark on every single person who crossed his path. His laugh could fill a room, his stories could stop time, and his presence made you feel like you were part of something rare and unforgettable.
All of his children love and adore him - each of them carrying pieces of his grit, strength, and unshakable spirit. To his grandkids, he was and always will be, a hero. Their cowboy grandpa, larger than life and full of love, taught them what it means to stand tall, stay loyal, and ride through life with heart.
He was rugged and wild. He lived with intensity, but also with immense kindness. He was a force - a fire. He was the real deal in a world full of imitations. The world was lucky to have him, and those of us who knew him were luckier still.
Though he may have ridden off into the sunset, his spirit, his stories, and his legendary heart will live on forever in all of us.
Ride free, cowboy. We’ll see you down the road.
Proceeded in death by father, Harold Johnsrud; mother, Florence Johnsrud; and sister, Colleen Kling.
Left behind are daughters, Cassie Cervera, Tara Burns (Bryan), Summer Johnsrud; son, CJ Johnsrud (Tabitha); grandchildren, Stefan, Jaden, Maddie, Abby, Cameron , Lauren, Chase, Cruz, Pearl, Shane, Ruby, Opal, Henry, Emerald, and a baby boy on the way; brother, Miles Johnsrud (Marlene); nephews, Morgan , Chris, Nolan, and Shawn Kling; Brother-in-law, Larry Kling; and niece, Heather Shelly.
Services for Hal will take place at Clear Creek Community Church and cemetery in Keene, N.D., on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow.
Viewing will take place at Fulkerson's Funeral Home from 10 to 5 on Friday, June 13.