Loren Vannett Flower Pictures

Loren Vannett, 67, Minot died peacefully, from Lung Cancer, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in a Minot hospital.  His loving family was at his side.

Loren Lester Vannett was born on February 24, 1954 in Minot to Lester and Mabel (Olson) Vannett.  He was raised in Minot, graduated from Minot High School, attended Minot State University and graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in University Studies.  As a young adult he was employed by the Mayville-Portland Police Department prior to beginning his career with the North Dakota Army National Guard.  As a full-time guardsman he worked as a supply specialist, personnel administrator, administrative specialist, legal specialist and combat engineer prior to his honorable discharge, after more than twenty years, as a staff sergeant.

Loren married Carla Joan Cuddigan on August 16, 1997 in Minot.  They made their home in Minot where following his retirement from the National Guard he was employed by U.S. Investigative Services, E-Telecare and as a salesman at Muus Lumber from 2008 until the present.

Loren especially enjoyed bowling, darts, softball, golf, music, food and family.  He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and member of the Moose Lodge and National Guard Enlisted Association of the United States.

Loren's loving family includes : his wife of almost 24 years: Carla; stepchildren:  Christopher Reiter and Kelly Parker; step-grandchildren:  Anthony Walker (Yesenia), Aaliyah Reiter (Monta), Amani Reiter, Quintin Jones, Ariyah and Azalea Brady; great grandchildren:  Aiden Walker, Gianna Reiter; siblings:  Alden (Grace) Vannett, Allwyn (Karin) Vannett, Claude (Carol) Vannett and Cheryl (Paul) Jaschob; mother-in-law Elaine Cuddigan; brother-in-law John Cuddigan; sisters-in-law, Deb Cuddigan (Jim) and Cathy Burniche (Tom) and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Roxanne.

Celebration of the Life of Loren Vannett: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer's Church – Minot.

Interment: Wednesday, June 16 ^th at 11:00 a.m. in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND.

Visitation: Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home – Minot.

Memorials are preferred to an organization of the donor's choice.