Fargo Dentist and Pilot Arlo Neumiller Dies at 86

Arlo Neumiller, a longtime dentist in Fargo and Cooperstown, North Dakota, passed away on March 10, 2026.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:08am

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Arlo Dean Neumiller, 86, of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away at the HIA Heather's House in Fargo on March 10, 2026. Neumiller was a dentist who practiced in both Fargo and Cooperstown, North Dakota, for many years before retiring in 2013. He was also an avid pilot, co-owning a Piper Arrow airplane and enjoying fishing trips to Canada with friends.

Why it matters

Arlo Neumiller's life exemplified a commitment to both professional achievement and personal fulfillment, as he balanced a demanding career in dentistry with a rich tapestry of hobbies and strong family connections. His passing marks the end of an era for the dental community in North Dakota.

The details

Neumiller was born in Fargo in 1940 and was raised by his grandparents in Sykeston, North Dakota. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960 before attending NDSU and then Marquette Dental School. Neumiller opened his own dental practice, Agassiz Dental, in Fargo after previously working in Cooperstown. In addition to dentistry, he enjoyed golfing, gardening, woodworking, flying, fishing, photography, and building model airplanes.

  • Arlo Neumiller was born on February 6, 1940.
  • He graduated from Sykeston school in 1958.
  • Neumiller served in the Army from November 1958 to October 1960.
  • He married Sonja Skadberg in 1962.
  • Neumiller retired from dentistry on March 29, 2013.
  • He passed away on March 10, 2026.

The players

Arlo Dean Neumiller

An 86-year-old dentist who practiced in Fargo and Cooperstown, North Dakota, and was also an avid pilot and outdoorsman.

Sonja Skadberg

Arlo Neumiller's wife, whom he married in 1962.

Joel Neumiller

Arlo Neumiller's son.

Tanya Lunde

Arlo Neumiller's daughter.

Lydia Mise

Arlo Neumiller's mother, who preceded him in death.

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What’s next

A service and celebration of Arlo's life will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington, ND, at 1:00 pm. A burial at the Carrington Cemetery and a gathering for both Joel and Tanya's parents—Arlo and Sonja Shannon—will be held in Carrington on Friday, June 19th.

The takeaway

Arlo Neumiller's life exemplified a balance between professional achievement and personal fulfillment, as he maintained a successful dental practice while also pursuing a wide range of hobbies and maintaining strong family connections. His passing marks the end of an era for the dental community in North Dakota.