Eugene (Gene) Lautenschlager passed away peacefully March 27, 2023 surrounded by family. Gene was born and grew up on the family farm just northeast of Berthold, North Dakota. He graduated in 1944 from Berthold High School and worked on the farm and in the Minot area until he joined the U.S. Army in 1951. He served with distinction in the 1st Field Artillery Observation Battalion while stationed in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Following his time in the Army Gene returned to Minot to attend Minot Business School and after graduating worked as an accountant in Minot before moving to Williston. There he met Sally Ann Senti. They were married November 15th, 1969 and lived together happily until Sally passed in 2012. Together they owned and operated John Iverson Co, an electrical and electronics wholesale business until their retirement. Gene spent his final decade at Wheatland Terrace in Grand Forks near Bruce, Jenny, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Gene was proud of his military service, devoted to his faith, and committed to his family. He was smart, hardworking, and creative. Gene was universally loved and admired by anyone who knew him. His humor, gentle disposition, and memorable grin will be missed by all of us.

Gene is survived by his stepson and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Jenny Senti; grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Grace, David, Jesse, Billy and 12 great-grandchildren. As well as his brothers and sisters, Lyle, Daniel, Tom, Eileen, Daryl, and Doris. He was preceded in death by his parents,Lester and Hildegard (Rubbelke) Lautenschlager; sister, Genovieve; brother, Lester; stepdaughter, Lori; grandson, Levi; great-granddaughter, Clair; and his loving wife Sally Ann.