Beloved Walcott Veteran Jervis Wolden Dies at 100

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Jervis L. Wolden, a beloved friend and cousin who served in World War II and was a lifelong resident of Walcott, North Dakota, passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 100. Wolden received exceptional care from CHI Hospice-Valley City and the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, where he resided for the last 10 years of his life.

Why it matters

Wolden's passing marks the end of an era for the tight-knit community of Walcott, where he was a beloved and respected figure for nearly a century. His military service, dedication to his community, and long life serve as a reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of the Greatest Generation.

The details

Wolden was born in Walcott in 1925 and was drafted into the Army in 1943 at the age of 18. He served as a jeep driver, army guard, and marksman in the 137th Evacuation Hospital Semi-Mobile Unit during WWII, earning the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theatre Service Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal. After the war, Wolden returned to Walcott and worked for the Great Northern Railroad and as a farm laborer. In retirement, he was an avid deer and pheasant hunter and fisherman, and a proud member of the Walcott Hagen-Helgeson Post 166 for 79 years.

• Wolden was born on July 29, 1925.
• He was drafted into the Army in 1943 at the age of 18.
• Wolden was honorably discharged in 1946.
• He resided at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon for the last 10 years of his life.
• Wolden passed away on March 29, 2026, at the age of 100.