Frank Axtmann
Frank Axtmann, 72, of Watford City, passed away at McKenzie Health on April 30, 2024 after a recent diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer.
Frank was born March 18, 1952, in Rugby, N.D., to Nick and Vernice (Bertsch) Axtmann. He attended school in Rugby, graduating from high school in 1970. He then attended Lake Region Community College and served in the Marines in 1973.
Frank married Colette Ness on April 18, 1975. Two daughters and one son were born to them. Frank in earlier years enjoyed hunting, trapping, and time at the lake. Working years were spent in a variety of ways including at Jack & Jill, trapping, cable TV, and the oilfield, among others. Some of his interests included watching the Pittsburg Steelers play football, seeing friends at D&M’s, and Budweiser. In true Frank fashion, his last word was “beer.”
Frank is survived by his daughters, Angie (Justin) Hartel of Watford City, and their children Cauy, Laney, Kree, Jordee and Gracyn; Stacy (Tim) DeFoe of Watford City, and their sons, Chaz (Kyla) and his sonWalker, Hunter, Dalton and Treyton; one son, Jeremy Axtmann of Minot and his son, Holden. Sisters, Kathy (Ron) Hove of Ft. Myers, Fla., Karen (H.A.) Ratcliff of Englewood, Fla., Nicki (Gordie) Haman of Towner, N.D.; and one brother, Joseph Axtmann (Kathy) of Aberdeen, S.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Vernice; his wife, Colette; and one brother, Keith.