Einar B. Hamre, age 86, resident of Lakota, ND, formerly of Petersburg, ND, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Einar Burton Hamre was born April 6, 1923 in Dahlen Township of Nelson County, ND, the son of John and Elvina (Johnson) Hamre. He was raised and educated in the area. Einar lived on a farm near Dahlen before moving to a farm south of Michigan, ND. He farmed and was a mechanic at Reiten Implement in Petersburg. Einar moved to Petersburg where he lived for 35 years and operated a mechanic garage. In 2004 he moved to the Lakota Good Samaritan Center. Einar had an off the wall sense of humor, which led to some interesting storytelling.

Einar's family includes 2 sisters-in-law, Rosie Anderson and Janette Moen, both of Michigan, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Joe, Allen, Donald, and Harry; and 3 sisters, Olga Reineke, Ann Harmon, and Helma Dangerfield.

Einar's Funeral Service will be held at the Petersburg Lutheran Church on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Gary Knabe. The organist will be Marlys Hoverson. Interment will be in the spring at the Petersburg Cemetery . The casketbearers will be Michael Hamre, Gordon Reineke, Jeffrey Dangerfield, Paul Ringdahl, Roger Waltz, and Darrel Hertel. The honorary bearers will be all of Einar's family and friends. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.

Arrangements with the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota, ND.