Raymond T. Samuelson, 84, of Sarles, ND, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at his home.   A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Rock Lake Community Center in Rock Lake, ND with Pastor Bonnie Weaver officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Rock Lake Community Center with a family service at 7:00 pm and for one hour prior to the service. The interment will be held at the Sarles Cemetery in the spring with full military honors.

Raymond was born in Calvin, on October 8th, 1939 to Floyd and Ruth (Dahl).  He was raised and attended school at Sarles, and completed the welding program at Wahpeton. Raymond served in the National Guard and was honorably discharged June 30th 1966. Raymond married Genevieve Smythe on June 11th, 1966. They had three children, LaRae, Lynn, and Tara.  Later they divorced in 1986.  Raymond was a lifelong farmer, who farmed with his son Lynn for the past 30 years. He also prepared income tax for many members of the community. Raymond enjoyed spending time down in Chandler AZ, during the winters, and at Devils Lake in the summers.  Raymond was a member of the Sarles Lutheran Church board, Sarles Cemetery board, Devils Lake Elks Club #1216 and member of the Sarles American Legion.    Raymond loved his family dearly, and went to every possible school event for his children and his grandchildren.  He was a John Deere machinery and Ford pickup fan!  Family, farming, and his faith were the pillars of his life.

Raymond is survived by his children:  LaRae (Darren) Welander, Lynn (Kimberly) Samuelson, of Rolla, and Tara (Chad) Trottier of Belcourt, six grandsons, Colton and Tyler Welander, Trek Wilhelmi, Jory Samuelson, Dalton and Brody Trottier, three granddaughters Ashley Welander, Laney and Timber Trottier one great-granddaughter Luna Wilhelmi, brothers Vernon (Delores), Dale (Janice), Lyle (Delphine), Ron (Julie), and many nieces and nephews.   Raymond was preceded in death by his sister Carol Johnston and his parents Floyd and Ruth Samuelson, son in law Chad Trottier, and nephew Aaron Samuelson.