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Galen Thune

May 20, 1946 — June 24, 2017

Galen W. Thune, 71, of Fargo, died in his home Saturday, June 24, 2017, after an extended illness, under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Galen Wayne Thune was born May 20, 1946 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Glen and Beverly Schalz Thune. He graduated from high school in Twin Valley, MN and then served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971. Galen worked as a dispatcher and manager in the trucking industry for various employers over the years, including Offutt Chevrolet, Kiefer Chevrolet, Jay Davis Chevrolet, RD Offutt Company, and most recently, Foltz Trucking Company, which he retired from in 2011.

Galen loved spending time outdoors, going to the lake, and traveling, including many trips to Mexico, Hawaii, Florida and Arizona over the years.

He is survived by his parents, Glen and Beverly Thune, Twin Valley, MN; sister, Bonita Dittmer, Billings, MT; brothers, Daniel Thune and Dean Thune Diane, both of Fargo; faithful companion, Lora Wallgren, Fargo and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jamie Thune.

Please join family for a graveside service at Riverside Cemetery, 1 mile north of Glyndon, MN on 110th St., on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at 10:00 A.M. Following the service there will be a time for lunch and fellowship beginning at 11:30 at Wright Funeral Home in Moorhead and all are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Roger Maris Cancer Center.

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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