Lori was born August 14, 1952 in Williston ND to Sally (Beard) and Floyd Senti. She grew up in Williston and moved to Denver, CO to attend college where she met and married James Lingenfelter. After the birth of her first son, she moved back to Williston to raise her family.

After her divorce she attended UND-Williston where she earned an Associate Degree in Arts and Applied Science. She became a member of the Phi-Theta-Kappa Sorority. She later worked in advertising for local TV and radio stations and became a member of the Williston Chamber of Commerce and was an active member of the community. Lori later became the owner of Bekk’s Realty and really flourished as a Realtor and real estate broker until her retirement this past year.

In her personal life, Lori was a traveler, artist, gardener, designer, actress and homemaker. While raising her family, she enjoyed spending time in her garden, working on crafts around the house, sewing and acting. She won the award for best supporting actress in Entertainment Inc’s production of Pippen. She was a lover of all animals and could never say no to a furry face.

Lori is survived by her sons, Josh and Jesse Lingenfelter; her daughter, Grace (Luke) Bredeson; Grandchildren, Josiah, Sophia and Isabelle Bredeson; her ex-husband Jim Lingenfelter; brother, Bruce Senti; stepfather, Gene Lautenschlager and many extended relatives.

Lori is preceded in death by her mother, Sally Lautenschlager and father, Floyd Senti; and her son Levi Lingenfelter.

Lori was a shining example of what it meant to be a strong, independent and intelligent woman while also being an exceptional mother and grandmother. Lori was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by everyone who loved her.