Lynn Wahus
Lynn Mortin Wahus, 93, passed away peacefully on Wed., May 7, 2025, at the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, N.D.
Lynn was born to Lauriz “Louis” Johannesen Wahus and Inga Marie (Kyllo) Wahus on May 3, 1932, in Rural McKenzie County, N.D. After his mother’s passing, he was raised by his father and sister Ruth in McKenzie County, N.D.
Just two days after Lynn turned 21, he was drafted into the Army and on May 8,1953, he was set to deploy. He was honorably discharged just after the Korea Agreement was signed.
Following his honorable discharge, Lynn married Katherine on June 16, 1956. To this union two children, Doug and Toni, were born.
Over the years Lynn held different jobs including Berquist Trucking, his most recent job being with Taylor Ag. Lynn was a member of the Eagles Club and the American Legion Post in Watford City. He was also an avid pinochle player. When he went to tour the Benedictine Living Center to make sure he indeed wanted to live there, his first question was, are there any pinochle players here. Not only did Lynn enjoy a good game of pinochle, he also was a huge Twins baseball fan. He really enjoyed watching their games on the television and we would always check on game day whether they won or lost because that would determine whether he was in a good mood or not. He was such a fan of the Minnesota Twins that on his last day with us, they were playing against the Baltimore Orioles on the TV and his last words were who are they playing and are they winning? After telling him who they were playing and that they were winning he laid his head back down so peacefully. Lynn will be dearly missed by his family.
Lynn is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Kurtis Kinden; his grandsons, Troy (Kayla) Wahus, Catlin Kinden, Klint (Davie Jane) Kinden; great-grandchildren, Lilly Alton, Katelyn Wahus, Cooper Kinden, Adam Kinden, Brady Kinden, and Paisley Kinden.
Lynn is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine (Turgi) Wahus; his son, Douglas Wahus; grandson, Matthew Wahus; parents, Lauritz and Inga Wahus; sister, Ruth Thompson; brother, Milo Wahus; nephew, Glenn Wahus; and cousin, Ramona Niblock.
Lynn’s Memorial Services will be held on Sat., June 14, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Watford City, with Minister Matthew Rolfson officiating. A luncheon will follow the burial at the Keene First Lutheran Church for a time of fellowship and sharing. Lynn will be laid to rest at the Good Hope Cemetery in Keene, N.D. Military Honors will be presented by the representatives of the United States Army Funeral Honors Team and the Carl E Rogen Post 29 of Watford City, N.D. Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, N.D. is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com.