Norman Charles Pfliiger, 92, of Carson, ND, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2024 at Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin ND.

Memorial service for Norman will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm MT at the Grant County Fair Building in Carson with Suzy Pfliiger officiating with burial following in the Carson Cemetery.

Norman Pfliiger was born September 10, 1931 to Shirley Kison.  He was adopted and raised by Charles and Marie Pfliiger on their farm north of Carson.  He attended country school in his early years and graduated from Carson High School.

Norman married his High School sweetheart, Doris Woodbury, on August 31, 1949 in Miles City, Montana.  They then moved to the Woodbury farm, south of Carson. Together they raised 4 children; Douglas, Audrey, Doyle, and Daren.

Norman had a hard working and prosperous life.  He worked at a fast pace to get things done. He instilled a strong work ethic in his family through the generations.  He was an accomplished cattleman, he had the foresight of improving genetics as well as a keen eye for quality cattle.  He was known to say "If you take care of your cattle they will take care of you."  He was a member of the ND Stockman's Association for 40 years.  The Lord got one of the good stockman from here on earth.  He also enjoyed buying and owning exceptional horses.  Norman was an accomplished farmer as well.  He had a strong love of the land; he knew how to get the most out of it.  He loved what he did and did what he loved.

Norman had a witty sense of humor.  When his children and grandchildren were leaving after a visit he would say with a smile "Come back again, but not too soon."  When he was told not to overdo it he answered "Might have to do it over but I won't overdo it". His family not only enjoyed his wit but the many life stories he shared.  His nicknames included; Old Norm, Stormin Norman, and Pfliiger.

Norman had a powerful love for his family, showing it in his specific way.  His children and grandchildren's education was important to him; He helped where he could to facilitate their success.  Norman was also a good and helpful neighbor and friend.

Norman has 4 children, 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 2 great -great grandchildren.  Children: Douglas (Suzy) Pfliiger, Bismarck ND; Audrey (Jeffrey) Dahners, Almont, ND; Doyle (Maria) Pfliiger, Carson ND; and Daren Pfliiger, Robinsdale, Minn. Grandchildren: Scott (Stacy) Pfliiger, Washburn, ND;  David (Roxi) Pfliiger, Bismarck, ND; Larri' (Brian) Schmid, Mandan, ND; Amber (Josh) Porter, Bismarck, ND; Carey Rivinius, Carson, ND; Jorey (Amanda) Dahners, Carson, ND; Ashley (Jeremy) Doepke, Almont, ND; Jessie (Travis) Lenertz, Bismarck, ND; Lori (Cayce) Stute, Mercer, ND; Jodi Pflliger (deceased), Carson, ND; Daniel (Julie) Pfliiger, Bismarck, ND. Great grandchildren: MiKayla, Lakyn, Layne, Destiny, Rylee, Sophia, David, Halle, Bree, Shayli, Jace, Addision, Ellie, Fallyn, Eva, McKenzee, Connor, Alyvia, Kaden, Austin, Brooklyn, Autumn, Makinlee, Haylee, Adam, Hannah, Rylee, Lane, Lauren, and Deklan.  Great-great grandchildren: Raleigh and Rance.  He is survived in death by; 2 sisters Vera (John) Johnson, Phillipsburg Mont.; Kay Stokan, Kalispell Mont.; 1 brother Tom (Betty) Finn, Anaconda, Mont.

Norman is preceded in death by wife Doris (Woodbury) Pfliiger, son Douglas Pfliiger, granddaughter Jodi Lynn Pfliiger, mother Shirley Kison Finn, parents Charles and Marie Pfliiger, father and mother in-law Walt and Minnie Woodbury, brother and sister in-law Edward and Inez Pfliiger, brother in-law and sister in-law William and Dorothy Woodbury, nephew John Rodney Johnson, nephew and niece in-law Evan and Marcy Pfliiger, niece Eileen Koenig, nephew in-law Mark Koenig, , and many neighbors and friends.

Honorary urnbearers: All grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent through our website www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com or mail to Audrey Dahners 5275 56th Place, Almont, ND 58520

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