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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272049
Title: Kent E. Lukesh
Date: 5/12/1968-2/6/2026
Creator:
Inscription/Marks: 5/12/1968
Summary: Kent Edwin Lukesh, 57, unexpectedly passed away on February 6, 2026, in Killdeer, ND, as a result of a tragic car accident. His beloved dog, Reggie, a constant and loyal companion, also passed away alongside him. A Celebration of Life was held February 14, 2026, at the Watford City LDS Church, Watford City, ND. Kent was born on May 12, 1968, in Boise, Idaho, to Iris Joan (Legg) and Edwin Lukesh. He grew up with a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and the outdoors — values that stayed with him throughout his life. On August 19, 1995, he married the love of his life, Karin (Ringling) Lukesh. Together, they shared 30 years of marriage filled with love and laughter. Kent was a proud and devoted father to his two children, Kassidy (26) and Kyler (24). Being a dad was one of his greatest joys. He showed his love through steady support, guidance, humor, and always being there when it mattered most. Kent was a hardworking and determined man. He owned and operated his own flooring company before later working in the North Dakota oil fields, driving a water truck. He took pride in providing for his family and was respected for his strong work ethic and dependability. The outdoors was where Kent felt most at home. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, razor riding, mountain biking, and spending time in nature. Whether in the mountains, out on the land, or riding trails, he found joy in adventure. Reggie was often by his side, a loyal companion who shared in many of those moments and who held a special place in his heart. Kent will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to make people laugh, and the warmth he brought into every room. Everyone he came in contact with was a friend. Above all, he will be remembered as an amazing father and a man who loved deeply and wholeheartedly. He is survived by his wife, Karin; his children, Kassidy and Kyler; his siblings, Stephanie Hill and Kurt Lukesh; along with extended family and many friends whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his parents, Iris Joan and Edwin Lukesh.
Red ID: FND_I_79544 Image ID: 554906 Image Notes: FND001 272049

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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