Paul E. Genter

Paul Elmer Genter, 64, of Bismarck, ND, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck with Rev. Wes Aardahl officiating. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Bismarck. Sharing of memories with family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening, March 23, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Paul E. Genter was born on June 28, 1946, to Elmer and Ida Feickert Genter in Edgeley, ND. He was raised in Monango, ND, and graduated from Monango High School in 1966. Paul started his law enforcement career in Medina, ND, and served as a patrol member for several years in the Driscoll and Sterling areas before joining the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department in 1974; Corporal Paul wore his badge No. 4807 with pride. As a member of the warrants/extradition team, he was responsible for returning criminals to North Dakota. He was a diver for the search and rescue team, a sniper for the Burleigh County SWAT Team, and was instrumental in starting the Cops and Kids Fishing Derby. Paul's "fifteen minutes of fame" came when he was a stunt double for Beau Bridges in the movie Dangerous Company. Paul married the love of his life, Lisa Lang, on February 20, 2003. Together they enjoyed gardening and sharing the produce and beautiful flowers from their bountiful garden. Paul loved to cook and was a chef like no other. They enjoyed drifting in their boat down the Missouri River and relaxing on the sandbars with their two beautiful Brittany Spaniels by their side. Paul was an avid hunter and excellent fisherman and could not wait for the Season Opener's to be with his best buddies and family. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; sons, Jason Krystal Genter, Prescott Valley, AZ, and Justin Nicole Genter, Bismarck, ND; daughters, Christy Gabriel Hill, Maricopa, AZ, and Jill Dion Joura, Peoria, AZ; father, Elmer Genter, Monango, ND; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sonya and Myron Mosset, Bismarck, ND; brothers, David Nancy Genter, Ellendale, ND, and Steve Genter, Bismarck, ND; and sisters, Gayle Don Haussler, Oakes, ND, and Sally Gary Brovold, Kulm, ND. He has nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Paul was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people that donated and attended the benefit for Paul and would like to say a special thank you to the Staff at United Blood Services for their caring and loving support. Memorial donations may be made to the Cops and Kids Fishing Derby in memory of Paul Genter.

Paul E. Genter

June 28, 1946 - March 18, 2011