Arthur Buringrud, Thief River Falls, MN died Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND, at the age of 95.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Rev. John Golv and Rev. Ale Tulu officiating.   Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be on hour prior to the service at the church, Tuesday.

Arthur J. Buringrud was born on March 28, 1922 in Thief River Falls, MN, the son of Andrew and Mina Josephine (Phillipson) Buringrud.  He attended school in Thief River Falls and graduated from Lincoln High School.

Following high school Art entered into service with the United States Army on September 30, 1942.  He served during World War II.  Art was honorably discharged in 1943.

On April 10, 1949 Art was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Noel.  Together, Art and Virginia made Thief River Falls their home for many years.  Their children, Kate, Jon, and Debbie were all raised in Thief River Falls.    Art always said, "Thief River Falls is a pretty good town.  It supports young people – always has.  It's a good town to grow up in…and great for a long life."

Art worked for many years as the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Thief River Falls.  As he couldn't sit still when he retired, he kept busy delivering Meals on Wheels, which he said was a great experience for him.

Art was also active in many other organizations:  the Mason's, Shriner's, Knights Templar, and the Golden Pioneers.  Art and Virginia visited the Heritage Community Center daily for lunch.  This is also where Art helped with bingo.  Art kept busy visiting friends and acquaintances at the Thief River Care Center and Oakland Park Communities.  He was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls.

Art claimed there wasn't a secret to his good health and longevity.  "Just keep active."  He will be missed by his many friends and family.

Art is survived by his wife, Virginia of Thief River Falls; children, Kate of Melbourne, Australia, Jon of Munich, Germany, and Debbie of Reno, NV; grandchildren; Jessica Kaml of Thief River Falls, Romy Buecker of Duesseldorf, Germany.

He is preceded in death by father Andrew, mother Josephine, sisters Elsie Haug, Evelyn Grove, and Alice Fielder and a son Gregory Buringrud.