OBITUARY
Lowell Ernest Laufenberg, 94, of Alice, ND, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND.
Lowell Laufenberg was born in Alice, ND on November 21, 1927. He was the middle child of Margaret and Ernest Laufenberg. Lowell went to the rural country school, Alice School, and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1945. Some of dad's favorite high school activities would include roller-skating, hunting, and dancing. After school Lowell started farming with his dad, then continued with his lifelong career of farming. Lowell met the love of his life Coral Buckle while roller-skating. They were married on September 29, 1951 and were married for 65 years.
Lowell was the Clifton township clerk for several years. He was involved in the Alice Wildlife Club. Lowell helped to start the fund raising for the first Alice Fire Truck. Lowell was an active member of Saint Henry's Catholic Church. Lowell and Coral both taught catechism class. Lowell loved wood working and made so many beautiful things; including Christmas tree ornaments and several shelves, benches, and stools. He also loved to garden. Planting gladiolas bulbs for mom and picking crocuses for her also. He built bird houses for the Purple Martins and watched them every spring. Lowell had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the garage and waving at the neighbors when they drove by. He also loved his dogs and trained them all to shake, roll over, and jump up on the well pump.
Lowell is survived by his six children: Londa (Loren) Ingebretson, of Felton, MN, Mark (Tammy) Laufenberg, of Fargo, ND, James (Marie) Laufenberg, of Horace, ND, Lisa (Eric) Anderson, of Saint Hilaire, MN, Richard (Julie) Laufenberg, of West Fargo, ND, and Randall (Twyla) Laufenberg, of Alice, ND; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with another due in June. Brother-in-law Victor Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Coral, sisters Luella Erickson and Leoma Bassett, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
A special thank you goes out to Fr. Chris, the staff at Maryhill Manor, and the Hospice staff.
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Visitation: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5 until 7 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Service: Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Interment: Alice Community Cemetery, Alice, ND.
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Lowell Ernest Laufenberg, 94, of Alice, ND, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND.
Lowell Laufenberg was born in Alice, ND on November 21, 1927. He was the middle child of Margaret and Ernest Laufenberg. Lowell went to the rural country school, Alice School, and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1945. Some of dad's favorite high school activities would include roller-skating, hunting, and dancing. After school Lowell started farming with his dad, then continued with his lifelong career of farming. Lowell met the love of his life Coral Buckle while roller-skating. They were married on September 29, 1951 and were married for 65 years.
Lowell was the Clifton township clerk for several years. He was involved in the Alice Wildlife Club. Lowell helped to start the fund raising for the first Alice Fire Truck. Lowell was an active member of Saint Henry's Catholic Church. Lowell and Coral both taught catechism class. Lowell loved wood working and made so many beautiful things; including Christmas tree ornaments and several shelves, benches, and stools. He also loved to garden. Planting gladiolas bulbs for mom and picking crocuses for her also. He built bird houses for the Purple Martins and watched them every spring. Lowell had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the garage and waving at the neighbors when they drove by. He also loved his dogs and trained them all to shake, roll over, and jump up on the well pump.
Lowell is survived by his six children: Londa (Loren) Ingebretson, of Felton, MN, Mark (Tammy) Laufenberg, of Fargo, ND, James (Marie) Laufenberg, of Horace, ND, Lisa (Eric) Anderson, of Saint Hilaire, MN, Richard (Julie) Laufenberg, of West Fargo, ND, and Randall (Twyla) Laufenberg, of Alice, ND; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with another due in June. Brother-in-law Victor Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Coral, sisters Luella Erickson and Leoma Bassett, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
A special thank you goes out to Fr. Chris, the staff at Maryhill Manor, and the Hospice staff.
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Visitation: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5 until 7 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Service: Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Interment: Alice Community Cemetery, Alice, ND.
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OBITUARY
Lowell Ernest Laufenberg, 94, of Alice, ND, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND.
Lowell Laufenberg was born in Alice, ND on November 21, 1927. He was the middle child of Margaret and Ernest Laufenberg. Lowell went to the rural country school, Alice School, and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1945. Some of dad's favorite high school activities would include roller-skating, hunting, and dancing. After school Lowell started farming with his dad, then continued with his lifelong career of farming. Lowell met the love of his life Coral Buckle while roller-skating. They were married on September 29, 1951 and were married for 65 years.
Lowell was the Clifton township clerk for several years. He was involved in the Alice Wildlife Club. Lowell helped to start the fund raising for the first Alice Fire Truck. Lowell was an active member of Saint Henry's Catholic Church. Lowell and Coral both taught catechism class. Lowell loved wood working and made so many beautiful things; including Christmas tree ornaments and several shelves, benches, and stools. He also loved to garden. Planting gladiolas bulbs for mom and picking crocuses for her also. He built bird houses for the Purple Martins and watched them every spring. Lowell had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the garage and waving at the neighbors when they drove by. He also loved his dogs and trained them all to shake, roll over, and jump up on the well pump.
Lowell is survived by his six children: Londa (Loren) Ingebretson, of Felton, MN, Mark (Tammy) Laufenberg, of Fargo, ND, James (Marie) Laufenberg, of Horace, ND, Lisa (Eric) Anderson, of Saint Hilaire, MN, Richard (Julie) Laufenberg, of West Fargo, ND, and Randall (Twyla) Laufenberg, of Alice, ND; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with another due in June. Brother-in-law Victor Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Coral, sisters Luella Erickson and Leoma Bassett, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
A special thank you goes out to Fr. Chris, the staff at Maryhill Manor, and the Hospice staff.
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Visitation: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5 until 7 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Service: Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Interment: Alice Community Cemetery, Alice, ND.
West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center
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Lowell Ernest Laufenberg, 94, of Alice, ND, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, ND.
Lowell Laufenberg was born in Alice, ND on November 21, 1927. He was the middle child of Margaret and Ernest Laufenberg. Lowell went to the rural country school, Alice School, and graduated from Enderlin High School in 1945. Some of dad's favorite high school activities would include roller-skating, hunting, and dancing. After school Lowell started farming with his dad, then continued with his lifelong career of farming. Lowell met the love of his life Coral Buckle while roller-skating. They were married on September 29, 1951 and were married for 65 years.
Lowell was the Clifton township clerk for several years. He was involved in the Alice Wildlife Club. Lowell helped to start the fund raising for the first Alice Fire Truck. Lowell was an active member of Saint Henry's Catholic Church. Lowell and Coral both taught catechism class. Lowell loved wood working and made so many beautiful things; including Christmas tree ornaments and several shelves, benches, and stools. He also loved to garden. Planting gladiolas bulbs for mom and picking crocuses for her also. He built bird houses for the Purple Martins and watched them every spring. Lowell had a good sense of humor. He enjoyed sitting by the garage and waving at the neighbors when they drove by. He also loved his dogs and trained them all to shake, roll over, and jump up on the well pump.
Lowell is survived by his six children: Londa (Loren) Ingebretson, of Felton, MN, Mark (Tammy) Laufenberg, of Fargo, ND, James (Marie) Laufenberg, of Horace, ND, Lisa (Eric) Anderson, of Saint Hilaire, MN, Richard (Julie) Laufenberg, of West Fargo, ND, and Randall (Twyla) Laufenberg, of Alice, ND; 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with another due in June. Brother-in-law Victor Johnson and several nieces and nephews.
Lowell was preceded in death by his wife Coral, sisters Luella Erickson and Leoma Bassett, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
A special thank you goes out to Fr. Chris, the staff at Maryhill Manor, and the Hospice staff.
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Visitation: Friday, March 11, 2022 from 5 until 7 PM with a vigil service at 7 PM all at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Service: Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, ND.
Interment: Alice Community Cemetery, Alice, ND.
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