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Ludwig “Luke” Fast

Birth	:	4 Oct 1915 Garrison, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	3 May 2016 Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Garrison Cemetery, Garrison, McLean County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.6650000, -101.4201000
Description	:	Ludwig “Luke” Fast, 100, Bismarck, died May 3, 2016, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Luke was born on October 4, 1915, in Garrison, ND, the son of Joseph and Emma (Schmitcke) Fast. His parents moved to Emmet, ND, where he attended school. As a young man he worked for Figenskaw, Schlichting, and Truax Traer Coal Co. for 23 years. In 1941 he joined the Army infantry, Co. F 20th Infantry, 6th Division. He participated in two amphibious beach landings in the Philippines, and at one point participated in 100 continuous days of combat, the longest in the... Read More	Ludwig “Luke” Fast, 100, Bismarck, died May 3, 2016, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Luke was born on October 4, 1915, in Garrison, ND, the son of Joseph and Emma (Schmitcke) Fast. His parents moved to Emmet, ND, where he attended school. As a young man he worked for Figenskaw, Schlichting, and Truax Traer Coal Co. for 23 years. In 1941 he joined the Army infantry, Co. F 20th Infantry, 6th Division. He participated in two amphibious beach landings in the Philippines, and at one point participated in 100 continuous days of combat, the longest in the Pacific theater. At 25, as an older than average soldier, Luke often took the lead in difficult scenarios. After watching his superior cut down by Japanese machine gunfire, Luke took it upon himself to circle around the war zone through the jungle and destroy two Japanese machine gun “nests.” Mortar shells tore him open and claimed his hearing. He was awarded the Purple Heart, a Bronze Star, Victory Medal, and a Good Conduct award for his service of four years. He was discharged in October 1945 as a staff sergeant. After recovering from malaria, he returned to North Dakota. Luke gained an instant family when he married Lydia Boger, a widow with a young son, Curtis, on February 15, 1948. And Tim was born later to the couple. He went to work in area coal mines for several years. Luke also worked for several road construction companies from 1957 – 1971, mainly with Northern Improvement as a blade operator. The last eight years that Luke worked, he helped build three different power plants where one of his assignments was operating the construction elevators. He always shared a little ribbing, a joke, and an occasional good-natured pinch with his coworkers. After he retired, he worked part-time as a blade operator until he was nearly 70 and was still being recruited after that. Luke and Lydia enjoyed dancing in their later years and after her passing, Luke and his companion Dolly, continued with the pastime. His love of music was evident at the nursing home with his vocal enthusiasm in men’s group and other concerts. He was still doing the jig in his bed watching the polka channel the day before he passed away. Luke is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Raye Fast, Bismarck; his granddaughter, Amy (Levi) Liepke, Bismarck; and his grandson, Brian Fast (Lyssa Johnson), Bismarck; his great-grandchildren, Skylar and Lukas, and a future great-granddaughter, soon to arrive; his companion, Dolly Feland; and his sister, Mary Bayer, Wadena, MN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia; his stepson, Curtis; and his brothers and sisters. Eastgate Funeral Home

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Ludwig “Luke” Fast's memorial is located at: Garrison Cemetery, Garrison, McLean County, USA.
When did Ludwig “Luke” Fast death?
Ludwig “Luke” Fast death on 3 May 2016 in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ludwig “Luke” Fast's memorial?
Latitude: 47.6650000
Longitude: -101.4201000

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Fast Sr.

(1878 - 1953)

Emma Schmitke Fast

(1886 - 1980)

Spouse

Lydia R Sayler Fast

(1913 - 1996)

Siblings

Albert Fast

(1912 - 1969)

Benjamin Fast

(1914 - 1983)

Jacob Leo “Jake” Fast

(1918 - 1993)

Freda J. Fast Aldinger-Hoppe

(1921 - 2002)

Elsie Jane Fast Aldinger

(1923 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 47.6650000, -101.4201000

2. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6469210, -101.3976590

3. Kloestitz German Cemetery
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6. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7476349, -101.4856491

7. Endres Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7099075, -101.2397003

8. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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9. Clifton Cemetery
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10. Saint Peter Cemetery
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12. Saint Johns Congregational Cemetery
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13. Max City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8127100, -101.2935300

14. Miller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.5018480, -101.5100250

15. Max City Cemetery Old
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8268088, -101.3014727

16. Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8268000, -101.3000000

17. Saint Mathew Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7755740, -101.1972780

18. Trinity Mannhaven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4880260, -101.5064950

19. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8177986, -101.2613983

20. Lilly Dale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.5887050, -101.6742500

21. First German Baptist Cemetery
Max, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6887283, -101.1341629

22. First Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8484612, -101.2989349

23. Douglas City Cemetery
Douglas, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8610600, -101.4975100

24. Coleharbor Cemetery
Coleharbor, McLean County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5024986, -101.2369003