Ernie Scheid

Ernie D. Scheid, 63, Fargo, ND, entered the courts of heaven on Sunday, March 18, 2018, after a two year battle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his wife and four sons, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Ernie was the sixth of seven children born to Herbert and Mary (Schwarz) Scheid, in Hazen, ND, on May 6, 1954. He graduated from Minot State University in 1976, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Upon graduating, he owned and operated Scheid's Department Store in Turtle Lake, ND. In April of 1981, he accepted a position with Scheels Sporting Goods in Minot, ND, where he eventually managed the Dakota Square Scheels. He went on to manage three additional Scheels stores in the Fargo-Moorhead area over his 17 year career with Scheels. In 1999, Ernie joined Western Products, where he worked as a sales representative until his death.

Ernie married his best friend and college sweetheart, Cathie Tofteland, on June 26, 1976, in Harvey, ND. He loved being a dad to his four sons. His greatest joy was sharing his love for, and pointing people to, the Lord Jesus Christ. He was a friend to everyone he met. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his Creator.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Cathie; his sons, Joel (Avani) Orlando, FL; Daniel (Raina) Seattle, WA; Thomas (Kelley) Moorhead, MN; and Matthew, Fargo; six grandchildren, Ayla, Macie, Carter, Eden, Harper and Mia; his brothers, Gary (Laverna) and Eldor (Cheryl); and his sisters, Julie Hill and Geri (Wayne) Rye. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; sister, Martha; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Hill.

A visitation will be held at Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church in Moorhead on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, from 5 - 6 PM, followed by a prayer service at 6 PM. A funeral service will also be held at Triumph on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 11 AM, followed by a reception. Burial will take place in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.

Memorial donations in memory of Ernie may be made to Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church and Hospice of the Red River Valley.