Obituary: Fredrick Engberg, Jr.

Fredrick Antone Engberg, Jr., age 79, passed away on Nov. 15, 2019, at Golden Acres Manor of Carrington, N.D. Funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Burial will be at the Carrington Cemetery. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated the service and special music was provided by Jodi Burr. Honorary bearers included all family and close friends.

Fred was born in Carrington on May 10, 1940, the first son of Fred and Marie (Driessen) Engberg. He graduated from Carrington High School and went on to graduate from Valley City State Teachers' College. He then began his teaching and coaching career at Butte, Bowman, Tower City, Pingree and Colfax. After teaching for a number of years, he decided to make a career change and went on to own the 5 Spot in Carrington and The Safari Bar in Bordulac, N.D. When Fred owned the 5 Spot, he was well known for the food he prepared for customers, which included steak tartare, stews, chili and smoked turkey. He also managed the Golf Course and The Vet's Club, both of Carrington. In addition, Fred worked for Sioux Railroad in 1963 and the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1965.

Fred owned thoroughbreds, which he raced in various locations in the United States and Canada. He had many other hobbies, which included fishing, bowling, baseball and cooking. Fred had an infectious laugh and truly loved his nieces and nephews.

Fred will be greatly missed by his brother, Gary (Julie) Engberg, Hankinson, N.D.; three sisters, Ardell (Rick) Oliver, St. Louis, MO, Janet (James) Jones, St. Louis, Mo., and Barbara Muniz, Carrington,; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick, Sr. and Marie Engberg; and his brother, Raymond Engberg.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.