Father Scott Sautner, pastor of churches in Lisbon and Gwinner, passes away

Father Scott Sautner, 49, Lisbon, passed away June 5 at Sanford Health, Fargo from a massive stroke.

Father Scott was born Feb. 27, 1974 in Harvey to Harlin and Marlys (Smith) Sautner. He grew up in Harvey before moving to Fargo to attend and graduate from Cardinal Muench Seminary. He then attended Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis and graduated with a degree in Theology in 2000. He was ordained a Priest in May 2000 at the Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo followed by his first call in Jamestown for two years. He was then assigned to Lakota, followed by Hankinson, and lastly, Lisbon and Gwinner.

He was very much into cooking, that includes eating what he cooked, and enjoyed playing all types of music. He was both a talented pianist and organist and enjoyed camping and traveling.

He is survived by his siblings; Doug (Rhoda) Sautner, Bismarck; Darrel Sautner, Lisbon; Diane (Rick) Degenstein, Gwinner; Thomas Sautner, Mooreton; James Sautner, Forman; Julie (Roger) Rademacher, Harvey; Ann (Curt) Tracy, Minot; and Sandy (Paul) Brewer, Oakes; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and his fellow priests.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Debra, Dennis, Pat, and Donald Sautner and nephew, Erick Degenstein.

The funeral Mass was held June 9 at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Fargo. Burial was held June 13 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Velva.