Lawrence Savchenko, 97, Bismarck, formerly of Minot, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at his home at Touchmark in Bismarck.

Lawrence Savchenko, son of Sam and Mary (Lakoduk) Savchenko, was born July 8, 1921 at Makoti, ND where he lived his first years and received his early education. Following the death of Lawrence's father in 1927, the family remained in Makoti until 1933 when they moved to Anamoose where Lawrence attended Anamoose Public School.

On July 7, 1942, Lawrence entered the United States Marine Corps and served his country during WWII. Following his honorable discharge in July of 1946, he began working as a lineman for independent contractors in locations throughout the United States including South Dakota, Colorado, Minnesota and Oregon before accepting a position as lineman for the Minot Air Force Base where he was employed until his retirement.

Lawrence was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church his entire adult

life.

He had many interests which included gardening, bowling, golfing, fishing and hunting. In his later years he enjoyed puzzles and taught himself to crochet.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Matt Masloff; 2 sisters, Rose Zuther and Florence Ewert; and 4 brothers, Mike, Edward & Sam Savchenko and Donald Mosloff.

He is survived by his brother, Harold Masloff of Portland, OR and numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews.

Funeral: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Minot Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minot.

Visitation: One hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Tuesday.

Burial: Butte Cemetery in Butte, ND.

Arrangements with Nelson Funeral Home of Drake.

Online condolences may be shared at nelsonfuneralhomesnd.com