Nelson Lotvedt

Nelson Charles 'Charlie' Lotvedt, 81, of Williston, N.D., died Nov. 9, 2021, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Williston, N.D.

He was born Jan. 13, 1940, to Nora and Selmer Lotvedt in Poplar. He was raised and educated in Poplar, graduating from Poplar High School.

In Poplar, he worked for Moe Chevrolet until 1967. Then, he relocated to Williston, N.D., and made it his permanent home. In Williston, he worked for The Family Thrift Center, The Williston Herald and was a partner in Old West Chrysler Plymouth dealership. He finished his career as an agent for Nodak Mutual Insurance until his retirement in December 2012.

He was a car enthusiast, and had a passion for restoring, painting, fixing and selling vehicles. He was a skilled woodworker and built many treasures for his children and grandchildren. He also had an eye for agates and fossils and would cut and polish his discoveries. He was an avid collector of antiques and tools and loved giving special finds to family and friends. He was also known for helping everyone and playing pranks on the unsuspecting. He and his brother-in-law, Jim were always planning and working on new projects together, many of these were inspired by the Trading Post while having their daily coffee.

He is survived by his four children, Natalie of Birmingham, Ala., Norton of Oslo, Norway, Ben of Kenmare, N.D., and Jacky of Devils Lake, N.D.; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Diane Wiggins of Ames, Iowa, and Julie Darnell of Fargo, N.D.; and the mothers of his children, Alma Lokken and Janice Liudahl.

He was preceded in death by his fiancée, Thelma Ness.

His memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 15, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston, N.D. Pastor David Maxfield officiated.