Wayne A. Braaten

Wayne Andrew Braaten, age 63, of Wahpeton, passed away on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo, ND surrounded by his family after a brave 2nd battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Vertin Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. The family will receive the public beginning at 9:30. Colette Barton will officiate. 

Wayne was born on July 18th, 1961, in Northwood, ND to Andrew and Betty (Schol) Braaten. He was raised in Northwood with two sisters and one brother. Wayne graduated from Northwood High School in 1979. He moved to Wahpeton to attend college at NDSSS and graduated with a degree in Business Management. On August 28th, 1982, he married the love of his life, Carrie Larson, in Northwood, ND. Wayne and Carrie made their home in Wahpeton and they had one daughter.

Wayne retired from ComDel (previously 3M and Imation) after a 34-year career as a master molding operator. Wayne was a hard and dedicated worker, even while he was undergoing cancer treatments. He enjoyed watching sports, traveling with his wife, playing slots at area casinos but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his two grandchildren, Mason and Rylee. His grandchildren affectionally called him "Boppa" and he made sure they always had a sweet treat or two. He also enjoyed spoiling his grand dog, Scooby.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Carrie; daughter Staci (Brent) Pescion; two grandchildren Mason Pescion(9), Rylee Pescion(6); sister, Marion DeMoss; and niece Angela (Joe) Kolling and other nieces and nephews. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Betty; his sister, Dawn; his brother, Dale; and his great-niece, Morgan Kolling.

The family would like to thank the staff at CHI Home Health, Breckenridge and Sanford Hospice House, Fargo for their kind and compassionate care.