Mass of Christian Burial for Louis James Jahner, 19, of Mott, ND will be Thursday,
October 27, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at the Mott Armory. Fr. Patrick Schumacher and Fr. Charles Zins will officiate and burial at St. Michael's Cemetery north of Mott will follow after a time of lunch and fellowship at the KC Hall in Mott. Visitations will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26th at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Mott and one hour prior to the Mass at the Armory on Thursday morning. A Rosary/Prayer service will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Regent, ND on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.


LOUIS JAMES JAHNER was born on April 20, 1986 in Dickinson, ND to Roger and Renae (Koppinger) Jahner. He grew up on the family farm north of Mott, ND and helped his family with the operations on the farm. Louis has a song after an incident with starting a fire, not once, but twice while cutting hay. "Louie started a fire, we know he did it, but he won't admit it". He enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting and fishing. Louis attended school in Regent and Mott, graduating in 2004 from the Mott/Regent High School. Louis was known by several nicknames including "Sparkie", "St. Louis", "Louie" and "Big Lou". During his senior year, Louis was surprised with his dream car: a yellow Mustang, which he cherished. Louis went to Wahpeton to college where his dream was to finish school, work as a John Deere mechanic for Letvins in Dickinson for about a year then return to school to become an engineer.


Louis was always a fun person to be around. He enjoyed life to the fullest, was a good influence among his family and friends, and wanted the best for his brother and sister. He would encourage them about school being important no matter how hard it is. Louis was on the Honor Roll all through his school years. He played in the band, sang in the choir and participated in the café concert. He loved to perform in skits and class plays in his earlier years of school. He also liked the swing choir. Louis had a knack for making anything that was dull and boring, be fun and eventful. He enjoyed playing many different card games with family and friends. Louis loved sports and excelled in football and basketball. He was active in the FFA as a Sentinel Officer and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved to tease people, in a good way, to make his family and friends laugh. He liked to sing and be silly to make people laugh. Louis was always willing to help people and was considered a "hero" to his little sister, Shauna. He was always neat, dependable, respectful, organized and was a very outgoing person. Louis cared about his hair and if it was a "bad hair day", he would just wear his favorite cap. Louis knew his family was very proud of him and they will miss him dearly and will always cherish everything he taught them about life; enjoy what you have and whom you have around you.


Louis Jahner passed from this life due to injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident near New Leipzig, ND early Sunday morning, October 23, 2005


Grateful for having shared his life are his parents, Roger and Renae Jahner, his brother, Val and sister Shauna, all of Mott; his grandmother, Donnella Koppinger, of Dickinson, ND; grandparents, Val and Mildred Jahner, of Mott; uncles, Terry and Tootie Koppinger, Lenny and Karen Koppinger, Darrell and Michelle Koppinger, Larry and Verlaine Jahner, Curtis Jahner, Bernie and Sharon Jahner, Lyle and Sarah Jahner, Brent and Nikki Jahner; aunts, Brenda and John Kouba and Vicki and Eric Fuglister; his special friend Samantha Austin and her family, Tyler, Jackie, Mandy and Lindsey; numerous cousins, classmates and friends. Preceding Louis in death were his grandfather, Louis Koppinger, great grandparents, Nick and Catherine Roll and Simon and Monica Jahner and a baby sister, Shanna Rae Jahner


A Memorial will be established by the family.