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Brian Alan Engberg
December 8, 1951 - October 6, 2025

Place of Birth: Crosby, North Dakota
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 73



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.

Memorial Contribution
If you would like to make a donation in memory of Brian, please consider Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1821 9th Ave. West Williston, ND 58801 or Concordia Lutheran Church 204 N Main Street Crosby, ND 58730.

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Claudia Walen Larson
Oct 8, 2025
Dear Kathy, Cindy, Kathy, Peggy, Jana, you and your families are in my heart after learning about Brian's tragic passing. How your hearts must be aching. I"m holding all of you in comfort while you grieve this sad loss.
Kelly Blomberg (WILLISTON, ND)
Oct 8, 2025
Brian was such a bright light, wherever he was, fun was sure to be there! So many fond memories thru the years! Please know that I am holding the Engberg family close in prayer as you navigate your tragic loss! I love you all so much!
Tim and Sue Tjoredon (Parshall, ND)
Oct 8, 2025
We are so sorry for your huge loss. Brian sure enjoyed life, and so did the people around him! May he rest in peace and you hold those wonderful memories tight!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Luanna Fisketjon (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 8, 2025
Kathy and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Luanna
Claudia Walen Larson
Oct 8, 2025
Dear Kathy, Cindy, Kathy, Peggy, Jana, you and your families are in my heart after learning about Brian's tragic passing. How your hearts must be aching. I"m holding all of you in comfort while you grieve this sad loss.
Lynn Gravos (Williston , ND)
Oct 8, 2025
You will be missed by many people.
Greg & Virginia Vassen (Williston, ND)
Oct 8, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to you, Kathy, and all your family. We so enjoyed every time we ran into Brian. He lit up the room and made us laugh. He will be solely missed. Our prayers that God lifts you up and brings you peace and comfort.
Terry Froehlich (Eden Prairie, MN)
Oct 9, 2025
My sincere condolences to Kathy and their family. Upon hearing of Brian’s passing a tearoom sadness came to my eye. Quickly I remembered his impish smile and his sparkling eyes and I smiled. You were a force, my brother! Until we meet again, R.I.P. Brother.
Curt Gilbertson (Bismarck)
Oct 9, 2025
This is so so sad to hear, my sincere thoughts and prayers to you all.
Betsy Jilk Golden (Dellwood, MN)
Oct 9, 2025
With our heartfelt sympathy to all of you….
Brian was such a wonderful man. We are so grateful we got the opportunity to meet him last June. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time…
Betsy and Pat Golden
Joan Ronholdt (Mandan, ND)
Oct 9, 2025
So sorry to hear about Brian. What a shock! Bless you!
Lynn Paulson (Bismarck, NORTH DAKOTA)
Oct 9, 2025
Kathy & Family, I am so very sorry for your loss! My heart breaks for you- right now there are no words that will ease your pain. Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers during this very difficult time, and the days ahead.
Jolene Joy Burke (Seligman, Arizona)
Oct 9, 2025
My condolences to you Kathy & family. My heart hurts for you. May the love & memories you have help carry you through this tough time. Thoughts & prayers.
Jane Stumpf Ehlis (Mandan, ND)
Oct 9, 2025
Kathy and family - I was so very sad to hear about Brian. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Cindi Bummer (Crosby, ND)
Oct 9, 2025
Brian was a great guy! Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Dawn Hawkinson (Green Valley, AZ)
Oct 9, 2025
Kathy and family, I am so sorry hearing about Brian’s passing. Just heart breaking. Wish I could see you and give you the biggest hug. Please know we are thinking about you all and sending lots of love and prayers.
Errol & Marcene Thvedt (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 9, 2025
We are so sad to hear of the tragic loss of Brian. We are sending our sympathy with prayers to all.
Rhonda Johnson (Kalispell, MT)
Oct 10, 2025
Kathy, Bree, Scott, Chris and families- my deepest sympathy to you all at this time. He was quite the guy. May memories of him bring you all comfort. Sending love and hugs!
Lindsey Grauman (Woodbury, MN)
Oct 10, 2025
I’m devastated by this loss for the whole Engberg family and communities that Brian touched. What a fantastic man. Sending so much love to you all
Sherman Riedlinger (N Ft Myers, FL)
Oct 10, 2025
Brian was a great guy with always a smile on his face. Brian helped me lots in my career and I will be forever thankful. Our condolences to Kathy and family.
Gerri Hanson (Zahl, ND)
Oct 10, 2025
Kathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Errol & Marcene Thvedt (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 10, 2025
We are so sad to hear of the tragic loss of Brian. We are sending our sympathy with prayers to all.??
Gerri Hanson (Zahl, ND)
Oct 11, 2025
Kathy and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Cheryl Seyfert (Crosby, ND)
Oct 11, 2025
Kathy and family, my sincerest sympathy to you and all the family. May God’s love sustain and comfort you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers to all. ((Hugs))
Mike and Judy Juma (Williston)
Oct 11, 2025
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Prayers to all.
Darrel and Burnetta Fagerland (Noonan, North Dakota)
Oct 13, 2025
Kathy and family, our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers, May your memories be many and know you now have a special angel looking over your family.
Mike and Polly Vinger (Williston , ND)
Oct 13, 2025
Kathy and family- we are so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Never saw the man when he didn’t have a huge smile on his face. He will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Quick (Fargo, North Dakota)
Oct 13, 2025
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear this!

Several of the ATO brothers have been sharing stories after we heard this news. One of my favorites is when Brian and sidekick Jake organized Allstar wrestling on a Sunday night in the fraternity living room. They made a ring, dressed up in costumes, and gave themselves ridiculous, sounding names. When one of them was going to jump off a chair(turnbuckle )onto the other one, we had to call stop before they got hurt!
One of a kind! Going to be missed by us all!
Jim Irgens (Horseshoe Bay, Texas)
Oct 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing we met in the oilfield . He was a great man . He will be missed by all family and friends. Prayers to all.
Gary & Holly Stefonowicz (Williston, North Dakota)
Oct 13, 2025
To Brian's family, we were saddened to hear of his death. He was just getting ready to enjoy life full time in retirement. A great guy that will be missed by many in the area.
Gayleen Tangsrud Olson (McGregor , ND)
Oct 13, 2025
Kathy so very sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Our hearts aches for you. Gayleen & Ron.
Deb & Ron Brandner (Wishek, ND)
Oct 13, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the Engberg family. Keep close all the wonderful memories.
Doug and Cherry Christianson (Arlington , Texas)
Oct 13, 2025
Kathy and family and all Engbergs. We were saddened to hear of Brian’s sudden accidental passing. Besides being a young cousin and neighbor in Crosby, we saw Brian as a fellow Bison fan in Frisco. He will be missed by so many.
Candace Homestead (Westminster, CO)
Oct 13, 2025
When Brian and Kathy got engaged she was excited when she said to me "we're going to be related!". My cousin married my classmate because they were made for each other. Prayers for all of Brian's family.
Lynette and Peter Nygaard (West Fargo, ND)
Oct 14, 2025
Dear Kathy and family, we are so saddened to hear this news. Our hearts are breaking for your loss. Brian was the life of the party….so many hockey parents gatherings while on road trips that he made us laugh till our sides hurt. And we were still laughing the next day. We would run into him in Belfield on our way to Williston from WF, and into Kathy and Brian at NDSU games. Always fun to see you two and share a smile. Please know we send you our deepest sympathy. Lynette and Peter Nygaard
Monte and Judy Besler (Williston, ND)
Oct 15, 2025
We are at a loss for words to describe the shock of hearing about Brian's passing. Brian was one of my close friends, and our relationship went back decades, in the oilfield, where I first met him. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and the many other great friends he has made.
Virgil & Mary Jo Miller (Oro Valley, AZ)
Oct 16, 2025
Words can never say how shocked and saddened we are to hear of Brian's death. He truly loved life and gave everyone he ever encountered a lot of happy memories. Sincere condolences to Kathy, Breean, Scott and Kristofer and families. RIP Brian and thank you for making our lives a little brighter.
Kristie Lervick (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 16, 2025
Kathy and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. My prayers are with you now and in the days to come.
Terry Weisz (Kalispell, Montana)
Oct 16, 2025
They broke the mold when Brian came into this world as he was truly an original. Where ever Brian was everyone knew it as he made sure to at least say hi. I worked with him at Halliburton and he was a great supervisor and fellow employee. One things for sure Brian is still smiling as he looking down on us. Rest in peace and my wife and I express our sincerest condolences to Kathy and the family.
Mary and Terry Weisz
Logan and Liz Stoner (Minot, ND)
Oct 16, 2025
Our condolences are with the family on your tragic loss. Brian was such a great man, and always forced a smile out of you no matter your day. So many memories through work and golf outings that will be everlasting. We are thinking and praying for you all through these tough times.
Shirley (Lincoln, ND)
Oct 16, 2025
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Praying for strength and peace for you and the family.
Cindy & Dan Sullivan (Glendive, MT)
Oct 16, 2025
I always enjoyed working with Brian. The Enbergs, will always be entwined with the Sullivan's, thru Scott and Matt. Take care Enbergs. You are good people. Brian's sense of humor will be missed.
Evonne Hickok (Williston, ND)
Oct 17, 2025
Kathy and family, so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. May God Bless you through this difficult time.
Leonard Smolak (Billings , MT)
Oct 17, 2025
Dear Kathy. I just heard about Brian having passé. I wish that there was some way for me to help bear the load that you and your family carry. I owe you and Brian so much. I can sincerely say that I have never came close to experiencing the sheer joy I felt when we were out showing how the game of golf was to be played. Not only that but just hearing the sound of his voice over the phone would crack me up And he always talked about you. You were the light in his life. My heart aches for you. I promise that I will never let him go. May God be with you always
Wayne Jean Biberdorf (Billings, Montana )
Oct 17, 2025
Sending our condolences
Pam Aafedt (Williston, ND)
Oct 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. May the lord hold you up and give you strength.
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