Linus Richard

Laducer, Sr.

Linus Laducer Sr., age 83, of Belcourt, ND passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Quentin Burdick Memorial Hospital, Belcourt, ND.

Linus Richard Laducer Sr. was born on February 16, 1943 in Belcourt, ND to Albert and Anna (Gourneau) Laducer. He grew up in Belcourt with his six siblings. He met the love of his life in Salina, Kansas, at A & W, where Connie was working as a carhop. They were united in marriage on September 23, 1966 in Salina, Kansas, and soon after moved to Belcourt, ND where they began their life and family together. They were blessed with three wonderful children, Brenda K. Laducer-Bercier (Late Todd Bercier), Linus R. Laducer Jr. (Linnette Smith), and Bonnita D. McKenzie (Jonas McKenzie).

Linus worked in aircraft maintenance, servicing Cessna planes mid to late 60’s. In the late 1960’s, Linus helped provide and install local sewer systems for the Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital in Belcourt, contributing his skills to important infrastructure within the community. Linus also provided plumbing services to people and elders throughout his community. Known for his generosity and willingness to help, he often accepted fresh fruit, homemade jams, bread and canned goods. For Linus, helping his neighbors was about much more than earning a living; it was simply his way of caring for his community. Linus spent many years working for Bald Eagle Construction, focusing on waterlines in the Dakotas. His final job was a Speedy Stop, where he worked for 10+ years. Linus had a passion working on anything with a motor. He spent many years building race cars alongside his nephews and friends. He would travel near and far to attend races. Linus was always an avid fisherman. He spent his entire life on the water or ice with friends and family. Despite his continuous medical issues, he made his final fishing trip earlier this year. 

…Goodnight (His famous last words).

Linus Sr. is survived by his children, Brenda Bercier of Rolla, Linus Jr. (Linette) Laducer of Devils Lake, and Bonnita (Jonas) McKenzie of Williston; 15 grandchildren, Joshua (Keana) Bercier, Kasie (Collin) Bercier, McKenzie Bercier, Amanda Laducer, Mathew (Jeanine) Laducer, Chenoa (Shannon) Gunville, Jessa Laducer, Devon Smith, John Smith, Briana Smith, Waylon (Kassidy) Lenoir, Kaytlynn (Jacob) Zimmer, Dalton McKenzie, Kaysha (Kyle) Brewer, and Kaden McKenzie; 42 great grandchildren; brother, Melvin Laducer of Belcourt; and many nieces and nephews.

Linus Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Anna (Gourneau) Laducer, wife, Connie Laducer, son, Douglas Laducer, granddaughter, Whitlee Jennifer Laducer, son-in-law, Todd Bercier, brothers, Eugene (Buffalo) and Roger Laducer, and sisters, Deloris (Fatty) DeCoteau, Theresa Frederick, and Sylvia (Sister) Brien.

Casket Bearers are Joshua Bercier, Mathew Laducer, Dalton McKenzie, Kaden McKenzie, Collin Vondal, Porter Bercier, and Ezra Morin. Honorary Bearers are all family and friends. Eucharistic Gifts by Jessa Laducer, Amanda Laducer, Briana Smith, and Kaysha Brewer. Readers are Kassidy Lenoir and Stacie Blue. Music by Jeff Laducer and family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Belcourt, ND with visitation beginning at 8:00 AM and Rosary Service at 9:00 AM prior to the funeral mass. Burial will follow funeral services at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Belcourt, ND.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.