Brian Engberg, 73, of Williston, ND passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025 near rural Alamo, ND.

Brian Alan Engberg was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Crosby, North Dakota on December 8, 1951. He was the third child born to Ken and Edie Engberg. His family was complete with four sisters: Kathy, Cindy, Peggy, and Jana.

He grew up in Crosby amidst his many special aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as his grandparents. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He attended Crosby public schools and graduated from Crosby High School in 1969. He attended North Dakota State University where he was a loyal member of Alpha Tau Omega and earned a Sociology degree.

On December 28, 1974, Brian married Kathy Glasoe. They began their life together in Casper, Wyoming where Brian was employed by Halliburton Services. Their daughter, Breean, was born in Casper. Brian was transferred by Halliburton to work in Tioga in 1980. His sons, Scott and Kristofer, were born while the family lived in Tioga. Brian was then transferred to Williston in 1992. Brian’s friendship with Pete led to a job offer in 1997 with WellPro, Inc. Brian was employed there until retiring in 2024. He was proud of his accomplishment of working 50 years in the oil field. During his retirement, Brian loved reading a good book by CJ Box or James Patterson, but he was not one to sit still. He loved farming alongside his beloved brother-in-law, Alan Wenstad, and his nephew, Brett Wenstad. Brian was committed to and had a deep love of work and his family. In 2024, Kathy and Brian took their family to Norway to celebrate their 50 years of marriage together.

Brian often (possibly always) became the life of the party. He had a ready repertoire of jokes, tricks and funny stories accompanied with a laugh that was belly-deep and contagious. He took pride in entertaining the medical staff he encountered during his later years from Williston to Minot to Bismarck to Mayo in Rochester, MN. Brian, who could also be a bit of a “barker” as his co-workers knew, but followed up with donuts or a treat. Brian was the requested chef at many family gatherings and often took over the menu.

Brian was known for his ability to connect with people, his generosity, huge heart and big love of his family, nieces and nephews, who were known for saying that everyone should have an Uncle Brian in their life. Brian cherished being a grandfather and was known as the silly, funny grandpa. But he was also a teacher. From gun safety to proper vocabulary, he provided his children and later his grandchildren with free and frequent instructions. Brian was known for telling his family there are only three F-words they needed to know, they are …. Faith, Family and Friends.

Brian was a lifelong NDSU Bison fan and proud to be an American.

Brian is survived by his wife, Kathy Engberg; as well as his children, Breean (Chad) Johnson, Scott (Sara) Engberg, and Kristofer (Brittany) Engberg; grandchildren, Emilia and Edie Johnson, Briggs, Archer and Fletcher Engberg; sisters, Kathy (Bruce) Bummer, Cindy (Rick) Skaugh, Peggy (Jerry) Gilbertson, Jana (Tom) McKee; special aunt, Margaret Evenson; several cousins, nieces and nephews; his WellPro Family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Edie Engberg.

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