Paul Losing

Funeral Services for Paul Ludwig Losing, 73, of Baker will be 11:00 a. m. Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Plevna First Baptist Church in Plevna, Montana with Pastor Steve Mortenson officiating. Burial will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Stevenson Funeral Home, with prayer services taking place at 7:00 p. m. Paul passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006, at his home of over 70 years, on the family farm. Paul Ludwig Losing was born February 9, 1933, to John H. and Pauline (Bechtold) Losing on the family farm six miles west of Baker, Montana. Paul grew up helping on the farm while attending the Tonquin Country School. He later met Erna Burkle and the two were married on June 17, 1952, in Plevna, Montana. The couple made their home on a farm southeast of Willard, Montana for two years before returning to the Losing family farm west of Baker. It was here that they raised their family of five children and have remained ever since. Paul truly loved his family and looked forward to holidays and family gatherings. He really enjoyed farming and ranching and always made sure that his children took part. Paul was very versatile and maintained and repaired his own equipment and overhauled his engines. It was not uncommon in the winter to find a tractor engine all apart in his shop, only to be repaired and put back together in time for the spring work. He could also weld, do dirt working, and numerous other things that are needed to keep a farming/ranching operation going. He did find the time to go to town and have coffee with his friends and once in awhile he would get a little fishing in, too. On the cold winter nights he enjoyed reading and after he was confined to his wheelchair he?d read to pass the time away. During these last years, he also became closer to the Lord and supported ministries that spread the word. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Erna; two sons, Larry (Norma) Losing of Baker, MT; Dennis Losing of Williston, ND; three daughters, Karen Losing of Miles City, MT; Doreen (Rick) Bernier of Cole Harbor, ND; Maxine (Dave) Haverkamp of Sidney, MT; a sister Jeanette Burkle of Baker, MT; and 11 grandchildren, Eric, Kevin, Neil, and Christa Losing; Donna, and Terry Losing and Jessica Dobbins; Quinten Bernier; Scot, Meghan, and Rachel Haverkamp. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, and brothers Albert and Ivan Losing.


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Burial Date: May 18, 2006
Funeral Home Baker, MT

Funeral Service: First Baptist Church, Plevna, MT; Thursday