Father Scott Sautner

Years ago Fr. would host a breakfast after the Easter Vigil for my brothers parish. He would even serve mimmosas, quite a cultural event for Lakotans! One year while visiting for Easter, I was lucky enough to join in the fun. Fr. took one look at me in the drink line (we had never met) and asked Would you like orange juice with yours!? very perceptive! He will be missed. Good and faithful servant rest in peace.

May God comfort you during this difficult time. I came to know Father Scott through my daughter, Tonya. Spending time with him was always a pleasure with his knowledge and quick wit. I was able to enjoy his cooking and was able to lend a bed to him as he pasted through town. He is with the heavenly choir singing praises. You will be missed dear friend.

Father Scott was such a kind and caring soul. He was a source of strength for me and my family when my mom passed away. I will always keep his wise words of advice and support close to my heart. Prayers

Sending our thoughts and prayers.

My dear brother Father Scott would call always starting with “May I talk to my favorite Sister, Diane? This is her favorite brother” I always thought that was special until we sisters got together and found he called each of us “favorite sister” Julie, Ann, or Sandy and I imagine Deb although I cannot validate. But note, he never quantified by saying “this is your favorite Brother, Scott”, just favorite Brother. He totally grasped the power of omitting or adding a word! I am touched by the number of people, parishioners and non-parishioners whose lives have been greatly impacted by his sown seeds. I personally attest he has helped me beyond words to begin my journey on the loss of my son. I know of several he has brought back to the faith. Because he was my brother, I know that being of the clergy, especially a priest, has its rewards, but the task can be daunting. He loved his calling, his parishioners, and above all his relationship with God and all the Saints. The Saints proved you don’t have to be perfect, but you have to have love and effort. Glow in the warmth of God’s endless love and mercy my dear favorite brother Scott!!!

Fr. Scott was a special, gifted, and talented priest who grew up in Harvey, North Dakota and attended our church St. Cecilia Parish He attended mass with his family faithfully. He was one of 5 priest that was ordained from Harvey , St. Cecilia’s .Than when we go visit our daughter and son-in-law in Lisbon we could attend his services at. St. Aloisius in Lisbon we often visted with him. All our granddaughters had pleasure of being altar server’s for him .And my daughter often attended Bible study after she taught CCD and son-in-law was on church council and he was Fr. Scott’s go to guy! May he rest in the peace of the lord and may the choir of angels sing joyous in his memory he surely will be missed.Blessing to his family!

Sending lots of prayers and hugs he wil, be missed

I have known Father Scott all of his life . Our families were very good friends and we have remained that way through the years !
I have seen Father Scott at Teals market in Lisbon several times in the past few years and we always enjoyed a great visit and I was always able to sell him some bakery and deli items !
We , my husband Pete and I were lucky enough to have dinner with Scott and his sister Dianne and brother in law Rick only 3 short weeks ago ! I am SO thankful for the wonderful time that we had and the memories that we shared and the laughs that we had !
Scott ,It’s not good bye , it’s so long … until we meet again . Hugs to your parents and please give my dad and my sister Dianne a hug

Pat & Linda Mahrer from Father Scott’s Hankinson parish. Our prayers are sent to his family.

May you Rest In Peace God be with your family and friends during this time

Our sincere sympathy to Father Sautner’s family, to his parish family, and to all who called him friend. Be assured of our prayers. We will have a Mass offered for Father Sautner, to be said by our son, Father Brady Keller. Eternal rest grant unto Father Sautner, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen.

To Fr. Scott’s Families, Friends and Fellow Priests, my heartfelt prayers on the loss of Fr. Scott. I did not know him personally but I remember seeing him when I would visit Fr.-Now Monsignor Dennis Skonseng at Cardinal Muench Seminary. He was always kind and friendly and had a cheerful smile. May His light Shine for all to see in the heavenly skies and may it sparkle like the stars in heaven. Even though Fr. Scott’s journey in life was shorter than expected He will be smiling down from the heavenly skies. Fr. Scott made many friends while on his earthly journey and touched many lives. May his spirit live on and legacy continue on through his families and many others. Rest in Peace Fr. Scott. With Sincerest Prayers, Mark VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota.

With our deepest sympathies to the Sautner Family. Fr. Scott was a good and faithful priest to the Diocese of Fargo. He will be missed by many. May he RIP Steve and Kathy Eckart.Harvey

Our hearts and our prayers are with Fr. Scott’s Family, Friends, Fellow Priests and the Parishes he has served. We were so blest to have him serve our parish in Lisbon, ND. Fr. Scott arrived in Lisbon during the pandemic. He seemed to just take everything in stride in a very positive way and quickly became a part of our parish family and our community.
We will miss you and forever remember you Fr. Scott Sautner. You were truly a gift and a blessing to us.
Job well done good and faithful servant.
Rest In Peace.
Love, Kris and Chuck Long

I have known Fr Scott since his childhood growing up in Harvey. I always knew he was going to do something amazing with his life because of all his talents and knowledge. He was blessed with the greatest responsibility to share God’s word and grow the Kingdom through his words and deeds. Well done Fr Scott, I’m proud to have known you and your family. Rest in peace with your Heavenly Father.