Steven W. Almer, 66 of Tioga, ND passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Tioga, ND.

Steven was born the youngest of 6 children to Merle and Albertine (Trones) Almer in Powers Lake, ND. He was raised in Tioga and attended school there.

He started working at KBM Well Service and later R.A. Prather on Work Over Rigs while Tioga’s oil boom was raging.

Steven’s passion for wondering how things worked started at a young age. This passion led him to a grand career with many friends. He became a Heavy Equipment Operator and Expert Welder for over 40 years. He trained many welders and showed them the fine skills of pipeline welds at his father’s company. Many considered Steven to be the best welder in Tioga.

Steven enjoyed shore fishing with his brother Marvin in the summer time and taking Alex out on his boat. He loved going to the restaurant and having coffee with his little lady group and visiting with the men at the tire shop, getting in on the local gossip.

Steven is survived by his children, Alex Almer, Jeremy Almer and Angel (Randy) Pederson; two grandchildren, Keetyn Pederson and Lynkin Pederson; brother, Marvin Almer and sisters, Linda Moe and Ramona Barmoen and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Albertine Almer; daughter, Stephanie Almer; son, Nicholas Almer; grandson, Hayden Almer; brother, Merle “Boomer” Almer; and sister, Dianne Almer.