There he pestered the nurses and had a great time with the staff. He was truly an artist.ĭue to health issues he moved to Eventide in Fargo. If you wanted something carved he would do it for you. Later in life he and Marilyn would spend their winters in McAllen, TX where they met many lifelong friends. During his lifetime, Bud was on several boards including Wheatland School, Farmers Union Elevator, Methodist Church in Wheatland, the Amenia Coop and Buffalo Presbyterian Church. He always had a large garden and loved sharing his produce. He ran a combine from age 7 to age 82, except during his military time. Bud was a farmer and enjoyed every day on the tractor or combine. In 1955, he married Marilyn Madsen also from Wheatland and they made their home on the farm. After being discharged Bud returned home to farm. The Army was the best thing he ever did and said many times he would have liked to of stayed in it. He then joined “drafted” the US Army during the Korean Conflict in 1952. In high school, he was on the basketball team and was picked all state guard of which he was proud of. He was raised on the family farm near Wheatland, ND, attended school and graduated from Wheatland High in 1949. Ronald Leland McLean was born Jin Fargo, ND to Ronald and Beatrice McLean. 6, 2017 from 5 to 6 PM with a prayer service at 6 PM at the Casselton United Methodist Church.įuneral: Saturday at 11 AM at Martin’s Lutheran Church, Casselton with visitation one hour prior.Ronald “Bud” McLean, 87, Wheatland, ND died on Saturday, at Eventide of Fargo, ND. Memorials are suggested to the Wheatland Cemetery or the Casselton Ambulance or a place of your desire. He was preceded in death by his son Robert. Leslie is survived by his wife, Audrey, three children, Ron (Nadine) of Fargo, Brian (Lisa) of Wheatland and Karen of Casselton, ND, daughter–in-law Julie of Moorhead grandchildren, Neal (Jen), Kevin, Tim (Danielle), Laura (Michael), Andrew (Ariel) three great grandchildren, Paige, Austin and Kennedy, 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Leslie and his wife Audrey received the Rotary diversified farming award in 1977 and the NDSU Cass County Harvest Bowl Award in 1997. He was an initial member of the Hall of Fame recruiters for the NCGA in 2005. Leslie was named National Corn Growers top membership recruiter 13 consecutive years. Leslie served on numerous boards, church, school, Wheatland Township, Wheatland cemetery and was a 4-H leader, director for Bremer Bank, director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, director for Farmer’s Housing Administration, ASCS committee member and was a member and past master of the Casselton Masonic Lodge. Leslie was so happy to be on the building committee for the present church building. Leslie now was a member of the Casselton United Methodist Church. Leslie and Audrey McLean were married Main the Wheatland Church and moved to the Roach farm. Leslie was baptized, confirmed and married in the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his siblings Russell, Genevieve, Alma, Ila, Grace and Frances. Leslie was the son of Fletcher and Maud Roach and was the youngest child. Leslie was born on Jin Fargo, ND and was raised and lived his entire life on the family farm. Leslie Roach, 89, Wheatland, ND passed away on Friday, Sept.
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