Gene James Kringstad

Gene J. Kringstad, age 84 of Hoople, ND passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the First Care Health Center of Park River, with his family by his side.

Gene Kringstad was born on October 1, 1941 to Gladys (Melland) and Jesse Kringstad in Park River, ND. He attended school in Hoople through the 8th grade. On April 28, 1962 Gene was united in marriage to Alice Carpenter at the Assembly of God Church in Cavalier, ND. The couple made their first home in Hoople. In 1963 they moved to Grafton. In the spring of 1971, they moved to rural Hoople, where they made their lifelong home. In 1962, Gene began working at Hoople Potato Products.

Gene worked at the Borden Starch Plant from 1963 until it closed. He returned to Hoople Potato Products from 1968 until 1999, where he honed his ability to give everyone a nickname. From 2000-2003 he worked at Marvin Windows, after which he began working at Kringstad Ironworks until retiring at age 84.

Gene took great pride in keeping his vehicles clean, waxed, and shining. He enjoyed mowing grass, pressure washing buildings, camping and spending time riding in his golf cart.

He is survived by his wife, Alice; his children: Gene Kringstad, Jr., Galen (Kelly) Kringstad, Tammy (Greg) Young, Bernie (Karah) Kringstad, Jay (Melissa) Kringstad; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; siblings: Gloria Kringstad, Ellen (Charles) Glood, Steve Kringstad, Pam (Craig) Evert, Cindi (Mike) Funston, Rick (Patrice) Kringstad, and John (Jenny) Kringstad. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, brother Roy Kringstad, two infant siblings, and brother-in-law Roger.

Funeral services will be on Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Grafton Assembly of God Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will be at Hoople City Cemetery, Hoople, ND.