Roy Herrud, 83, of Langdon, ND passed away Wednesday April 8, 2009 at Cavalier County Memorial Hospital of Langdon.

Roy Edwin Herrud was born April 23, 1925 in Pine City, MN to James and Edith (Carlson) Herrud.  He grew up and attended school in Pine City where he graduated in 1942.  He enlisted in the Marines and served with the 3rd Marine Division in the South Pacific.  He was awarded the Purple Heart in August 1943 and was Honorably Discharged on December 8, 1945.   He arrived in Langdon January 3, 1946 and began work at Carlson Jewelry.  In 1947 he moved to Peoria, IL where he attended Bradley University School of Watchmaking/Horology.  In 1949 he returned to Carlson Jewelry as a watchmaker.  Roy and Lyla Olson were united in marriage on April 2, 1948 and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.  They purchased the business in 1968 from his uncle George Carlson.  He owned and operated Herrud Jewelry on main street in Langdon for 20 years until selling the business to his son in 1989.  He continued to work in the business until November 2008.  Roy was a fixture of the Langdon business community for over sixty years.

Roy was very active in his community.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Langdon where he served as Trustee for 12 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 98 in Langdon and the Lebanon Lodge since 1949 becoming a Master Mason at that time. He also served on the Masonic Holding Corporation for 24 years.  Roy was President of the Commercial Club from 1958 to 1959 and served as a Langdon High School Athletics Ticket Taker for 45 years.  He was on the Cavalier Country Memorial Hospital Board for many years.  Roy was president of the Langdon Country Club for 40 years; he was passionate about golf and taught his grandchildren how to play. 

Roy is survived by his wife Lyla of Langdon, ND, son Alan (Connie) Herrud of Langdon, daughter Nancy (Steve) Staloch of Bloomington, MN, grandchildren: Matthew (Amanda) Herrud of Ft. Benning, GA, Andrew (fiancé Jen) Herrud of Fargo, Mallory Staloch of Bloomington, MN and Kari Staloch of Bloomington, MN; great-grandchildren: Reese, Cali, and Parker; brother Lester of Green Valley, AZ and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Clarence, twin brother Ray, and George; and his sisters: Verna, and Phyllis.

VISITATION will begin at five o’clock Friday April 10, 2009 at the Presbyterian Church in Langdon, ND.

A PRAYER SERVICE will be held Friday April 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Presbyterian Church of Langdon, ND

SERVICES will be held Saturday April 11, 2009 at 2:00 O ‘Clock

INTERMENT  Lebanon Cemetery of Langdon, ND.

Condolences:

My love and prayers go out to the family. I loved my uncle Roy. He had a way of making you feel special. I hope there is a special golf course for you in Heaven!!

Deb Hamblin

Lyla,Alan and Nancy, You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness.
Twyla Devine

Lyla, Alan, Nancy and Family: It's so hard to lose someone who has been such a warm and wonderful presence. I remember Roy's quiet sense of humor. He was truly a warm and caring person. Dad was so proud to be his brother. I'm praying that God holds you tight and provides you with peace and comfort.

Take Care...Love, Lori and Family

Roy was a special man. I vividly remember all the great times we had golfing and playing in your back yard. Having lived across the street we enjoyed many hours at the Herrud residence. I truely believe Roy is teeing off as we speak. Alan your dad was a great man.
Gendreau Boys

The Nelson family extends their deepest sympathy to Lyla, Alan, Nancy and all the Herrud family. Roy and all will be remembered in our prayers, and our thoughts are with you as you celebrate Roy's life.

Eileen, Kathy and Tom

The Angel of Life winds our personnel clocks and the tell tale time is up to Him and it happens to all, then He closes the case, and gives the key into the hand of the Angel of the Resurrection.
Roy's personnel clock has struck his last hour but what a beautiful tune it has played all these years..
A chime we will remember for a long time.

John Bergman

Lyla, Alan,Nancy and Familys:
Roy will be missed by the whole community he was a main stay on main street.Please except our condolences in our absence.
Richard & Bev Sturlaugson

To Roy's Family we send our sympathy. Roy was a part of Langdon all our years. He was on main street along with John's Dad and an active member of First Presbyterian and the community. He will be missed. God's blessings to you all and may you be surrounded by wonderful memories. John and Joann Lawrence

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lyla,Nancy,Alan and their families. Roy was a great man with a big heart and a warm smile. I have many special memories of Roy in years past. Louie, Harley and of course Ray, now have a foursome again. There is going to be some great games of Bingo,Bango,Bongo going on in heaven now.

Brad Haaven and Debbie

Kristy and I are out in Nevada babysitting her new granddaughter, Jordyn, We send you our love and sympathy.
The Stalker Girls

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Roy will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jerry and Bev Domres

Lyla, Alan, Nancy and families, We just heard about Roy's passing today, and wish we could have been there for the funeral. Roy was a true gentleman, and one of the nicest persons we've ever know. He has stayed in touch with us since we left Langdon in 1979. He will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. We are sorry, for your loss and you will all be in our prayers.

Al & Maria King

So terribly sorry about Roy. He was such a great man. He was always so friendly to us younger kids growing up, and then always at the store too. He will be greatly missed by so many. Thinking of all of you.
Jane Mostad

TO HIS WIFE AND SON ALLEN MY THOUGHTS AND PREYERS ARE WITH YOU.ROY WAS A FRIEND ALL MY YEARS IN LANGDON,IN ALL THE YEARS I'VE BEEN GONE HE AND GEORGE ARE BOYHOOD DREAMS.
R.H.'BOB' PUNG SR

Sending my condolences on your loss of a "good guy" - while on a visit back home several years ago, my glasses broke...Roy delayed leaving for a long-awaited fishing trip to hunt down a welder so he could make the repairs! To top it off, he refused to accept payment - I have never forgotten that kind gesture. I pray you all find comfort in knowing others share your loss.

LaVonne (Fischer) Malone