Burdett "Bert" Saxlund

Burdett “Bert” Saxlund, 92, of Langdon, ND, passed away September 26, 2024, at Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon.

Burdett Dale was born January 26, 1932, in Ransom County, North Dakota. He grew up and attended school in the Lisbon area. Bert entered the US Army, serving in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was active in the National Guard both before and after active service. On November 27, 1954, Bert married Helen Cheatley in Lisbon, ND. Bert joined the highway patrol and was stationed in Wishek and Cooperstown then moved up to the Langdon area in 1958 to begin his farming career. He farmed with his brother-in-law, Robert Cheatley, until retiring in 1992. He and Helen then moved permanently to Langdon. They were able to spend about 20 winters in Arizona.

Bert enjoyed visiting and following the activities of his kids and grandchildren. He was an avid curler in his younger days. After retiring, he did woodworking and made many things for other people, including a doll house, trains, cars, frames, shelves, and rocking horses. In his later years, he enjoyed sitting in the la-z-boy with the remote watching Westerns. Bert was a former member of the Rural Fire Department and past director of First State Bank of Langdon. He was a member of American Legion #98 and Eagles Aerie #3454.

Surviving Bert are his wife of almost 70 years, Helen, of Langdon; daughter Susan (Wayne) Lutz of Eureka, SD; grandchildren: Alisha (Fred) Wohl, Daniel (Hannah) Burrer, Nathaniel (Kristin) Lutz, Whitney (Chadd) Damm, Joshua (Courtney Grandgenett) Burrer; great-grandchildren: Annabelle, Brady, Calista, Emilia, Aiden, Sophia, Lexi; brothers: Blaine (Rolene) Saxlund and Richard (Barbara) Saxlund; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Rebecca Burrer, grandson Michael Burrer, and brother and sister-in-law Robert and Anne Cheatley.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at St. Alphonsus Church in Langdon, ND, with visitation starting one hour before service time. Burial will be at Lebanon Cemetery with fellowship following burial at the Presbyterian Church in Langdon.