Thorsten J. “TJ/Jerry” Sabie passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Essentia Health, Virginia, MN, with his family by his side.

TJ was born on Aug. 17, 1938, in Devils Lake, ND, to TC (Bud) and Freida (Hassig) Sabie. He grew up and attended school in Devils Lake. He joined the Army in October 1955, and was stationed in Germany. He was honorably discharged in October 1958.

He joined 3662 Ordnance Company National Guard at Devils Lake and was employed as the Small Arms Repairman, USPFO for ND, Camp Grafton, ND, from 1960 to 1975. During that time, he attended several ordnance, small arms and field artillery schools at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, MD. He then attended North Dakota State School of Science at Wahpeton, ND, and became a certified welder in 1976.

TJ and Patty Miller wer

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