Fred Ystebo

Our dear father, Fred Ystebo, 57, of Moorhead, MN, passed from this life on January 31, 2016.

Fred was born July 14, 1958, to Stuart and LaVerna (Vig) Ystebo in Fargo, ND. He graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy (Class of ‘76) where he made lifelong friends and met Julie Strand. Fred and Julie married March 7, 1981, at Grace LB in Bottineau, ND. They made their home in Moorhead and had four children. They were married for 34 years. The family was actively involved at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church where Fred had also served as a Trustee. Fred owned and operated the family business of River Bend Industries (formerly Pleasure Products) of Moorhead.

Fred was a man of many talents and a devoted father. He had tools in his hands at a young age and a mechanical mind. "Fred Y the Science Guy" was a lover of science, reading and learning. He loved camping, traveling and being surrounded by God's creation. His priority throughout life was Jesus Christ his Savior and learning more about Him. His greatest joys were being a father and grandfather and generously helping others with their projects and needs. "Oh man yea."

He was preceded in death by his mother, LaVerna Ystebo. He is survived by his father, Stuart (Margaret) Ystebo; his wife, Julie Ystebo; children, Danielle (Andrew) Sullivan, Jill (Jason) Vadnie, Steven Ystebo and Rebecca Ystebo; siblings, Dan Ystebo and Sherry (Scott) Kimball; nephew, Andrew Kimball; and grandchildren, Dakota and Jackson Vadnie.

Memorials may be given to Park Christian School, "Through Us" ministry expansion at Triumph LBC, or Unseen Ministries.

Visitation will be Friday 5-8 PM, with a prayer service at 7 PM, in Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church, Moorhead. The funeral will be 11 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the church.