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Philip Eugene Hegstad
April 20, 1949 - July 29, 2024

Place of Birth: Williston, North Dakota
Residence: Powers Lake, North Dakota
Age: 75



Philip E. Hegstad, 75, of Powers Lake, ND, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Mountrail County Medical Center Hospital in Stanley, ND.

Philip “Eugene” Hegstad was born to Philip and Ethel Hegstad on April 20, 1949 in Williston, North Dakota. He attended school in Williston and graduated from Powers Lake High School. On July 27, 1968, Eugene married Judy Lee in rural Tioga, North Dakota. Together the couple raised three children during their 56-year marriage.

Eugene was a carpenter his whole life. He and his father, Philip, built the Bethel Baptist Parsonage in the late 1960’s. Eugene worked for several floor covering businesses throughout his career. In his spare time, he raised livestock at the original homestead on Powers Lake. In 2002, Eugene and Judy purchased the old Ben Franklin in Tioga and transformed it into Hegstad Furniture and Appliances. The couple operated the store until they retired in 2016.

In June 2021, Eugene was able to take his dream fishing trip to Alaska with his two sons, Michael and Matthew, and two of his grandsons, Brandon and Sean. He always enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons and grandkids, and throughout his life he was able to take a few elk hunting trips in Montana. With Judy by his side, along with friends and relatives, Eugene enjoyed camping and exploring the Western and South-Western United States in his fifth wheel camper. Eugene enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends as well.

Eugene was proud of his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren always brought a smile to his face. God knew that he needed to meet his newest great-granddaughter, Lainey, as she arrived three weeks early and he was able to hold her in his arms.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Julie (Rob) Bellm of Stanley, ND, Michael (Nghia) Hegstad of Kalispell, MT, and Matthew (Josie) Hegstad of Kalispell, MT; six grandchildren, Alexis (Dillion) Meier of Stanley, ND, Paige Rehak of Powers Lake, ND, Brandon (Khaila) Hegstad of Columbia Falls, MT, Nathan Hegstad of Whitefish, MT, Sean Hegstad of Kalispell, MT, and Scout Hegstad of Kalispell, MT; four great-grandchildren, Elijah, Oliver, and Ava Meier, and Lainey Rehak; siblings, Diane (Bob) Skjervem of Powers Lake, ND, David (Jenny) Hegstad of Ishpeming, MI, Debbie (Garland) Bratten of Powers Lake, ND, Clifton Hegstad of Ishpeming, MI, and Dan (Stephanie) Hegstad of Bismarck, ND; sister-in-law, Loraline Cummins of Fargo, ND; brother-in-law, Myron (Vickie) Lee of Tioga, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy Marie; father-in-law, Ernest Lee; mother-in-law, Thora Lee; brother-in-law, David Lee; and son-in-law, Dale Rehak.

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Monica Essen Haskin (Williston , ND)
Jul 30, 2024
Judy & all of your family, I am praying for peace to be with you all. Keep all of Eugene’s memories close to your heart, cherish all of your moments and time with him. RIP & Fly High Eugene , let Judy know that your ok as you are in the hands of our Heavenly Father
Bonnie Sem Lucy (Minot, ND)
Jul 30, 2024
Judy and all of the Hegstad family: I am so sorry for your loss of Gene and my love and prayers go out for all of you. All of my life I have known Genie to be a kind, gentle soul. May the love he had for all of you continue to be felt, and may your memories sustain you in the days to come. Rest in peace, Gene, until we meet again.
Freda Vachal (Stanley, North Dakota)
Jul 31, 2024
So sorry to read of your loss of Gene; May you find comfort knowing that others care and are thinking of you at this most difficult time. May your faith in the Lord bring you peace and comfort.
Sandi & Tim Kenyon (Baxter , Mn)
Jul 31, 2024
So sorry to hear about Gene, Our Prayers are with you Judy and all your family.
Jonie K. Greenlee (Berthold, North Dakota )
Jul 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I did not know Gene personally, but hearing the stories from Matt and Josie, know he was a great caring father and grandfather. Cherish the wonderful memories. God Bless
Nurse Sally (Mandan, ND)
Jul 31, 2024
Judy. I am so sorry to hear about Phillip. Hugs to you and your family.
JoAnn , Donny Moberg (Watford City, ND)
Aug 1, 2024
So sorry for your loss, had alot of good times with him in Williston, he might be gone but certainly not forgotten, RIP my frend
Dale,Gean & Cody Wassmann (Absarokee, Montana)
Aug 7, 2024
Sorry to hear of Your Loss. Prayers to All.
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