Garry Bakken Obituary
In loving memory of Garry Bakken of Fargo, North Dakota, who departed this world on May 16, 2026 at the age of 81. Garry leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Garry Bakken to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gunder Bakken and Esther Lucke Bakken; and his brothers-in-law, Anton Koble and James Olson. He is survived by: his wife Kay; his children, Deanna Bakken and Brad Bakken (Paula); his stepgrandchildren, Neely Zach and Brian Nordick (Trisha); his great grandchildren, Sicily Malme, Sawyer Malme, Rowan Zach, Slater Zach, Landen Nordick, London Nordick and Liam Nordick; his sister Mary Ann Koble; his niece Denise Eckerdt (Bob); and his siblings-in-law, Larry Olson (Patty), Linda Pazdernik (Dana), Barbara Mohs (Gerald) and Sandra Steiner (David). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please donate to HIA Hospice or Olivet Food Bank, where Garry spent many hours organizing and sharing to those in need.
