![]() ![]() ![]() The company would later become Thorson Inc., a major highway contractor - which would eventually sell to MDU in 2002 and become what is today, Knife River Materials.Īs a result of his strong business and financial acumen, Wayne served on several boards throughout his life, including First National Bank of Bemidji, the Concordia College Board of Regents, and the Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association. In 1958 Wayne ventured on his own, forming WT Thorson Construction, and in 1962 he bought out Ritchie & Tell which moved the company to Bemidji. In the late 40's Wayne had gone to work for his future father in law, Bert Ness where he learned road construction and finance. They were united in marriage on June 19, 1949, a marriage that would last for 68 years until Bev's passing in 2017. Upon his return from the war, Wayne met Beverly Ness from Mahnomen who, unbeknownst to Wayne had been a follower of his during his high school basketball days. On the day of his high school graduation, he departed on the train to serve his country in World War II - serving in the south Pacific under Admiral Nimitz at Pearl Harbor. He became a standout athlete, leading his high school basketball team, the Hendrum Huskies from a town of 300, all the way to the region 8 finals - where they battled and fell in a close contest to the goliath team of Bemidji. In his youth, Wayne was blessed with talent and filled with ambition. He was born Wayne Thomas Thorson on Mato Emil and Calma Thorson in Hendrum, MN. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 at Olson Schwartz Funeral Home, and one hour prior to service at the church. He was a devoted family man, an exceptional businessman, a community leader, and a philanthropist.įuneral services for Wayne will be held at 10:30 Tuesday morning, January 7th at First Lutheran Church in Bemidji. He was a gifted man with numerous dear friends and accomplishments. Bemidji - Wayne Thorson 93 of Bemidji departed peacefully on New Years Eve, 2019 at Neilson Place in Bemidji, MN.
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