Curtis Luchsinger, 83, Minot and longtime Surrey area farmer died from cancer on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at a Minot assisted living facility with his loving family at his side.

Lloyd Curtis Luchsinger was born on October 28, 1936 In Surrey, ND to Milo Earl and Lillian Ruth (Witham) Luchsinger. He was raised on a farm south of Surrey in Surrey Township of Ward County, attended school in Surrey and graduated from Surrey High School in 1954. As a young adult he was employed at Gavin Yard, Warner Construction and Behm's Propane to supplement his farming.

Curtis married Jill Dickinson on November 9, 1957 at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Minot. They made their home on a farm in Surrey Township of Ward County north of Surrey where they raised small grains and sunflowers. He was known for trying and using progressive techniques and methods in the world of agriculture. His career in farming spanned over 40 years prior to his retirement in 1995. Curt and Jill moved to Minot in 2004.

Curtis was a past president and member of the Surrey Township Board, Surrey School Board, Ward County School Board, Surrey School P.T.A. and Ward County Tax Equalization Board. He served as a Ward County Commissioner and was Ward County Farmer of the Year in 1963. He was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church where he served as an usher and member of the Holy Name Society and was also a member of the Elk's Lodge, Eagles Aerie, Moose Lodge and the Board of Directors of the North Dakota Rodeo Hall of Fame.

Curtis' loving family includes his wife of 61 years: Jill; children: Loree Lovdahl of Phoenix, Jan Luchsinger of Minot and Melisa Healy of Utah; grandchildren: Lanna Lovdahl, Meghan Healy, Lacie, Savana, Dakota, and Madison Luchsinger and Lane Johnson; great grandchildren: Skylynn and Lakin & siblings: Milton (Deanna), Burton, Ken and Leone Brusven; brother- in-law Keith (Linda) Dickinson; sister-in-law: Lois Luchsinger and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Paul and Don Luchsinger. Marilyn Butler sister in-law Audrey Dickinson and brothers-in-law: Dale Brusven and Gene Dickinson.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church - Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Monday, November 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home Chapel - Minot.
Interment will be Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Visitation: Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.

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