Tharaldson Ethanol COO Passes Away at 47

Ryan Thorpe, the chief operating officer ofTharaldson Ethanolin Casselton, ND, has died.

Thorpe, 47, of Fargo, died Thursday, July 7, at Pelican Lake, MN, according to hisobituary from Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Homein Fargo.

Thorpe lived in Fargo with his wife Jackie and their children.

Thorpe began working on the farm at a young age and was always very passionate about agriculture. When he left the farm, he was employed at various banks before becoming the chief operating oficer for Tharaldson Ethanol.

—Feed & Grain Staff