Alan Bernhagen after a life filled with love, kindness, and generosity, passed into eternity on June 30, 2019.

Al was born on June 24, 1951. He began his education in Ellendale, ND and graduated from Valley City State University in ND where he met the love of his life, Nancy Bultema. Al and Nancy were married June 14, 1974. Together they welcomed, raised, and loved three children who were the center of their lives.

Loved by all who knew him, Al was a devoted husband, father, and Christian. A kind and steadfast pillar of strength, Al lived by a strong moral code and was known for his friendly demeanor, sense of humor, and loyalty to family and friends. Al was a family man who delighted in creating memories for his children and grandchildren to treasure for years to come. No sacrifice was too great from him to do for those in whom he cared for. Al was exceptionally hard working and excelled in the field of insurance. In 1979, Al founded his company, Life Security Agency, where he took great pride and joy in helping others.  All of Al's clients were cared for like they were part of the extended family.

Al was blessed to be part of a large and loving family, survived by his wife, Nancy; his three children Kylie Soule (Trevor), Brooks (Jessica), and Bo; his mother Ena; and siblings Bob, Will (Sandy), Eric (Rosalie), Elvira Henderson (Roger), Louise, and Susie Dempsey (Bob). He adored being a grandpa to his three grandchildren, Burke (Brooks) and Stockton and Saige (Kylie). He was proceeded in death by Leo Keller (stepfather), and David Bultema (brother-in-law).

He was a man who was loved by all who knew him and in his passing will be sincerely and deeply missed.

Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, July 5, at First United Methodist Church.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, at the church, with  the Rev. Barry Whipkey and the Rev. Michele Slott officiating. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be directed to a charity from the donor's choice.