Eugene Senger

Eugene J. Senger, 85, of Bismarck, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Church of St. Mary in Bismarck with Rev. Charles Heidt officiating. Spring burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bismarck. Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Eugene was born on December 21, 1923, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Matt and Katherine Nolz Senger. He attended St. Mary’s grade and high school. He joined the army and served during World War II in Germany and the European Theatre area. After receiving an honorable discharge, Eugene returned to Bismarck and went to work for the ND State Job Service office in the accounting department. On November 17, 1947, Eugene married Victoria Ziegler. After more than 32 years of service with the ND State Job Service, Eugene retired. He later worked part-time at the Bismarck Elks Lodge. Eugene was a talented musician. He was a member of the Gene Senger Trio and the Bubbling Quintets, performing with his band members, including Mike Dosch and Bill Mastel, throughout the state and sometimes outside of the state. He was generous father, brother, and family member. His faith was a strong part of his life. In earlier years, he enjoyed traveling, taking several trips to Houston, Las Vegas, and many other places of interest. Eugene loved music, watching sports, and would most often be seen out and about with his very close siblings who lived in Bismarck. He was also a lifelong member of the Elks and VFW Club. Eugene will be missed by his family, including two daughters, Stephanie Reidy of Mandan, ND, and Heidi Senger of Brooklyn Park, MN; one son, Eugene Q. Senger of St. Paul, MN; one sister, Loretta Melarvie of Bismarck, ND; three brothers, Leo Senger of Bismarck, ND, Don Senger of Bismarck, ND, and Pius Jane Senger of Bellevue, NE; four grandchildren; and a special aunt, Martha Ralph Marek of Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Katherine Senger; one sister, Ann; and one brother, James.

Eugene Senger

December 21, 1923 - January 17, 2009