Leander Ternes

Leander Ternes, 72, Bismarck, died February 1, 2007, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Monday at the Church of St. Mary with Rev. Bruce Krebs officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-9 PM Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a vigil/rosary will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Leander was born on December 7, 1934, in Flasher, ND, the son of Anthony and Anna Marie Miller Ternes. He grew up and was educated in Freda, ND. Leander lived on the family farm until he married Margaret Hoff on October 15, 1957, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. They made their home in Flasher, ND, where Leander and his wife owned and operated Lee's Bar in Flasher for twenty years. Leander enjoyed his time operating the bar and made many life long friends. They moved to Bismarck in 1979 where he was employed at Town and Country Liquor for several years. He then went to work for Montgomery Wards Company until his retirement in 1999. Leander loved spending time watching and feeding birds. He also enjoyed playing pinochle, gardening, and watching baseball, "The Yankees" being his favorite team. He had a great love for music which showed in his talent of playing the accordion. Leander didn't hesitate to put anyone in his family before himself and took great pride in taking care of his family. His grandchildren were the joy of his life. Leander is survived by his wife of 49 years, Margaret of Bismarck, ND; two sons, Maurice Agnes of Bismarck, and Myron Allison of Mint Hill, NC; three daughters, Linda Randy Detlaff of Washburn, ND, Corrine Ternes David Gaugler of Bismarck, and Louise Mike Rogstad of Bismarck; four grandsons, Justin Detlaff, Ben Lincoln, Michael Rogstad, and Dominick Ternes; four granddaughters, Emily Ternes, Jasmine Detlaff, Hailey Rogstad, and Sophia Ternes; five brothers, Louis Collette and Pius Helen, all of Bismarck, ND, Hugo Julie of West Fargo, ND, Alvin Kathy of Center, ND, and James Sally of California; two sisters, Clara Bill Blotsky of Bismarck, and Esther Tony Dietz of Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one infant son, Michael.

Leander Ternes

December 7, 1934 - February 1, 2007