Eugene “Gene” J Emter 79, Bismarck, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022, with his loving family by his side. A memorial service will be held Tuesday August 23 at 11 am at Bismarck Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour before the service with a luncheon immediately following. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck, following the luncheon.
Gene was born to Michael and Barbara (Doll) Emter on June 4, 1943, in Elgin, ND. He was raised and educated in Glen Ullin and Bismarck. Gene married Arlene Schutt on October 27, 1973. Gene and Arlene made their home in Bismarck.
Gene worked as a heavy equipment operator for several companies throughout Montana and North Dakota. He retired from Mariner Construction in 2013.
Gene enjoyed camping and fishing in his younger years. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and love being “PAPA” to his grandchildren.
Gene is survived by his wife Arlene, son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Crystal, their children, Madisyn, Meagan and Mason. Daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Robert Behm, their children, Britney and Brady, all of Bismarck. Sister and brother-in-law, Del and James Horner, sister, Gladys Glaser, brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Christine Emter. He also leaves behind many in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gene was proceeded in death by his parents, sisters, Agnes, Rose, Perpetua and Ardella. Brother Tom, sister-in-law Marge, brothers-in-law, Leo and Clarence and his special Dog Daisey Mae.
We would like to Thank the Staff at Missouri Slope Washington Campus and Sanford Hospice for the care they provided.