Leslie Paul Kautz, 66, of Linton, passed away Tues., June 9, 2020, at CHI St. Alexius Hospital, Bismarck, with his family by his side.

The funeral service was Fri., June 12, at Peace Lutheran Church, Linton, with Rev. Sean Barnhart officiating. Music was provided by Heidi Nieuwsma and Jerome Pool. The organist was Linda Seidel. The pallbearers were all his grandchildren.

Burial followed at the St. Anthony Cemetery, Linton.

Les was born to Paul and Bernice (Woods) Kautz on June 25, 1953. He grew up in Linton and graduated from Linton High School in 1971. He enlisted in the N.D. National Guard and served for six years. He was a member of American Legion Post 54, Commander during years of 2000-2002, was active in the American Legion baseball programs and the Memorial Day Program for many years. He was also a member of Peace Lutheran Church. On July 12, 1975, Les married Denice (Sathren) at St. Anthony Catholic Church. They began their life together in Minot and moved to Denver, Colo., in 1976, where he worked as an EMT and Locksmith. He moved his family back to Linton in 1982 and he worked in law enforcement for many years. He was well known for his passion of music. He sang and played guitar for many weddings, talent shows, reunions, family gatherings and spent many years singing with "The RaVens," starting out as a sound man, moving up to playing guitar and singing with the band and was part of their CRUISIN' CD production. He also enjoyed his years of playing and singing with the "Celebrate" group at Peace Lutheran Church. His greatest enjoyment of all was time spent with his grandchildren. He always looked forward to their visits, especially when he could no longer travel to their homes due to health issues.

Blessed to have shared his life are his wife, Denice; two sons, Chris (Heather) Kautz of Bismarck, and Jeramie (Emily) Kautz of Linton; daughter, Sara (Mike) Pazie of Lemmon, S.D.; six grandchildren, Ryker and Rali Kautz, Caden Kautz, and William, Heidi and Abbigail Pazie; his mom, Bernice Kautz of Strasburg; sister, Linda Rambough of Bismarck, and brother, Donald (Elizabeth) Kautz of Big Lake, Minn., and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul; his grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Peace Lutheran Church in Linton.

You may sign the online guest book and send messages to the family at myersfh.com as well as view the service.