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D. Messmer, age 54, of Bordulac, ND, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at his home in Bordulac surrounded by his family.

Thomas Dale Messmer was born January 1, 1962, in Carrington, ND, the son of Ervin and Ruth (Schuster) Messmer. He grew up in the Carrington area and attended school there, graduating in 1980. In High School he was an active Member of FFA and worked for Schroeder Construction into the mid 90’s; later he went on his own.

Tom was united in marriage to Doris Scanson on November 23, 1985 in Grace City, ND, from that union they had two daughters Heather and Megan. They later divorced.

Tom enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. Through life he also enjoyed hunting with all of his nieces and nephews, especially with Eric, fishing, and carpentry. He had a passion for farming and working with cattle. He taught many young men the trade of farming.

He is survived by his children Heather (Joe) Holle, Mandan, and Megan Messmer, Mandan; grandchildren Oakley and Kessa Holle and Collin Elliott; one brother Paul (Rachel), Carrington; two sisters Mary Remmick (Tom Nihill), American Falls, ID, and Kathleen (Warren) Bien, Bismarck; Doris Messmer, Bordulac; sisters in-law Linda (Charles) Sutter, Lincoln, NE, and Regina Messmer, Bordulac; aunts Dorothy Peterson and Coralee Schuster, both of Carrington, and Jeanette Partlow, Fargo; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by both of his parents, two brothers Larry and John, and several aunts and uncles.

His Visitation will be Monday, July 25, 2016, 1PM – 7PM, with a Prayer Service held at 7PM, all in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 10:30AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, Kensal, ND.

His Burial will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND.

On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com.