Wayne Alan McDonagh

Wayne Alan McDonagh, 73, of LaMoure, ND, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in his home under the care of HIA Hospice and surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born October 23, 1951, the son of Herbert A. McDonagh and Alvina (Pfaff) McDonagh in Seattle, WA. He later moved to Marion, ND where he attended school and graduated from Marion High School in 1969. Wayne briefly attended college at North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND, before landing a job as a truck driver for Hubert Oye Construction, where he worked for several years. He later worked for Border States Paving, Inc. as a loader operator for 35 years. His attention to detail and work ethic made him a valuable employee. Wayne loved his work and took great pride in it. He would fondly tell stories about which roads he had worked on throughout the Midwest over the years.

Wayne met Diane Lynn Kennedy in LaMoure and they later married on December 26, 1971. They eventually made their home in LaMoure. Wayne and Diane were blessed with four children: Alan, Christopher, and the twins, Jesse and Kaylin.

Wayne was a man who had the best sense of humor. He could tell a joke or story with such animation. His laugh was about as big and loud as his personality. He was a hard-working man and when he was not working you could usually find him at the local bar playing Pinochle or fishing at the river. He was loved greatly and will be missed dearly.

Wayne is survived by his children, Alan (Anne) McDonagh of Fargo, Christopher McDonagh of Fargo, Jesse McDonagh of Grand Forks, ND, and Kaylin (Matthew) Isley of Fargo. He was a proud grandfather to Hannah and Jacob Isley of Fargo; Lauren, Ella and AJ McDonagh of Fargo; and Jaxen Reinke of Washington.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alvina; along with many aunts and uncles.

The Celebration of Wayne’s Life will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 2 PM, at Harmsen’s Greenhouse in LaMoure.