Phillip Olstad Obituary

Phillip "Phil" Olstad, 78, Minot, ND, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home. Phillip "Phil" Harlan Olstad was born on June 19th, 1945, the son of Judith Theresa (Bjerke) and Hartvik Marcellie, in Mayville, ND. Phil was raised in Mayville graduating from Mayville High School in 1963. Following graduation he attended Mayville State College, and enlisted in the North Dakota National Guard in 1962 -1966. Phil married Marilyn Morkve on July 15, 1967. They were blessed with two daughters, Kathy and Judith. After a few years in Mayville and Hillsboro, they made their home in Minot, in 1970. Phil had a variety of jobs throughout his career which included working as a meat cutter, insurance agent, business machine sales, appliance sales, building sales, asbestos abatement, and lastly, he worked for Pella Windows and Doors. If Phil wasn't working, you could find him and Marilyn sailing on his boat Breezy O or doing woodworking projects. He made many wooden crafts that Marilyn adorn with Rosemaling, and you could see his work at the Dicken's Festival where he would be seen selling his projects while wearing traditional Norwegian bunad. Phil obtained his pilot's license and loved to fly. He loved to play the bass and sang in the Crossroads Bluegrass Band, which lead him to be a board member of the Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association of North Dakota. With this, he helped with the organization of the Frozen Fingers Festival in Minot and the Missouri River Blue Grass Festival at Cross Ranch. Phil was a member of Christ Lutheran Church's choir, Men in Mission, and the church's council. He was a member of the Minot Builders Association. Phil joined Mission Builders in retirement and helped with reconstruction at Christ Lutheran Church in Minot, Camp of the Cross near Garrison, Bread of Life Church in Minot, and Camp Metigoshe near Bottineau. Phil's pride and joy were both of his grandsons, he made sure to tell everyone of all their accomplishments. His loving family includes: Wife of 56 years, Marilyn; daughters, Kathy (Olstad) Baer and Judith (Judy) Olstad; grandchildren, Hunter Baer, Chase Baer; sisters-in-law, Arlene Olstad, Linda Stromstad; 12 nieces and nephews; 26 grandnieces and nephews. Phil is Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Les and Ordell, sisters-in-law Donna Olstad, Joann Olstad, Janet Miller; parents-in-law Gertrude & Arnold Morkve, brother-in-law Keith Morkve, nephew Kory Stromstad. Funeral: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 p. m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Interment: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:00 p. m. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Hatton, ND. Visitation: Monday from 4 to 6 p. m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials: are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church, Minot and Bethany Lutheran Church, Hatton. The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to Thompson-Larson Funeral Home's YouTube channel at https://www. youtube. com/@thompson-larsonfuneralhome3198