Lorna Gauthier

Lorna Jane Gauthier, 87, Fargo, ND went to her heavenly home on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Eventide in Fargo surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1931 in Hazen, ND to Emmanuel and Emelia (Richter) Mittelsteadt. She grew up on the family farm near Hazen with 8 brothers and sisters. Lorna graduated from Hazen High School in 1948 and then taught at the country school for one year. On June 18, 1950 Lorna married Art Lang in Hazen. The couple was married until he died in the Korean War in 1951. She met George Gauthier in Hazen while he was working as an electrician. They moved to Minneapolis where they were married on November 8, 1952. The couple moved to Moorhead, MN where they made their home and raised their four children. Lorna was a very loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was an extremely talented self-taught seamstress who loved to sew, quilt and crochet. Her family will continue to enjoy some of her beautiful creations for many years to come. She enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, golfing and gardening. Playing cards, especially bridge and cribbage, was one of her favorite hobbies. Playing bridge on Wednesdays at the Hjemkomst Center with her dear friends took priority over everything else and she rarely missed a Wednesday. Her children were also a top priority and without fail, whatever their need, she was there for them. Lorna loved to laugh, had a fun sense of humor, and either hosted or attended parties whenever there was an opportunity. Wedding dances were especially fun for her as she grew up dancing with her brothers and loved a good polka, two step or waltz. She is survived by her children, Rose Ann (Paul) Jensen, Cedar Rapids, IA; Mary (Tim) Baumgart, Toad Lake, MN; Christine (Dave) Gauthier, Moorhead, MN; grandchildren, Amy Gormally and Emilio Baumgart; great-grandchildren, Cayden, Taylor, and Brooklyn Huggins; brother, Ken (Sylvia) Mittelsteadt; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by husbands, Art Lang and George Gauthier; her son, Steve; and seven siblings. There will be a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with a visitation one hour prior. Memorials preferred to Parkinson’s Research (NETPR), American Cancer Society, Make A Wish, ND or charity of your choice.