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Jorve of Oakes, ND, died at his home on January 25, 2012, at the age of 73 years.

Wayne was born on October 14, 1938 to Vernon and Virginia (Arduser) Jorve. He grew up and attended school in Marion, North Dakota, graduating from Marion High School in 1956. He then attended Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated in 1960 with an accounting degree. Shortly after college, Wayne received a draft notice from the U.S. Army, and served for two years, primarily in Africa. After serving his country, Wayne spent a few years as an auditor of County ASC offices. Following that, he worked for JI Case in Milwaukee, Wisonconsin as an accountant, before joining a CPA accounting firm in Dickinson, North Dakota. In 1973, Wayne moved to Oakes, North Dakota and opened his own CPA firm, where he worked up until the time of his death. He married Connie Haas on May 24, 1983, and she died several years later.

Wayne had many passions in his life including motorcycle riding, fishing (with many trips to Canada), as well as a deep devotion to small-town farming. Wayne will be remembered for his free spirit, work ethic, and faith filled life. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by a brother, David (Karen) Jorve, Minneapolis, MN; two sisters, Helen Jorve, West Fargo, ND and Susan (Paul) Stagno, Cleveland, OH; nephews, Shawn Enger, Christopher Stagno, Nicholas Stagno, and Brian (Thelma) Jorve and daughters, Bailey and Olivia Jorve; and a niece, Beth (Steve) Hoeppner and daughters, Laura and Emily Hoeppner. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon in 1981 and Virginia in 2000, a brother-in-law, Sherwin Enger, and a nephew, Damon Enger.

Wayne’s visitation will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Oakes, ND, with the funeral to follow starting at 2:00 p.m. He will be buried next to his parents in Lakeview Cemetery near Marion, ND, in the spring.

Dahlstrom Funeral Home in Oakes is in charge of the arrangements. An on-line guestbook may be signed at www.dahlstromfuneralhome.com

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