right, is a former North Dakota gubernatorial candidate and the chair of a ballot measure committee aimed at legislative ethics. He's pictured here next to former state Rep. Marvin Nelson, a Democrat.

83, passed away December 4, 2009. Marvin is survived by his wife Jonnie, daughter Nancy and his son Ken. Funeral service will be today, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Olinger Chapel Hill ...