Arthur Spenst

Arthur Spenst, 91, of Wichita, KS, and formerly of Langdon, ND, fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith, and has inherited the crown of righteousness which the Lord has promised to all who love Him (2 Timothy 4:7-8). On December 4, 2024, Jesus called Art home: “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master!” 

Art was born June 12, 1933, in Langdon, ND, to George and Mary (Toews) Spenst and graduated from Alsen High School. As a young man, Art surrendered his heart in love and faith to the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom he would be faithful in all of life. On August 4, 1957, in answer to his prayer, Art received the gift of his bride, Pauline Ewert, in marriage in Avon, SD, and faithfully cherished her for 60 years. They made their home near Langdon, ND, where they farmed and raised their six children to love and serve Jesus. Art and Pauline also owned the Dairyland and managed the cafes at the curling club and courthouse in Langdon. Art would later serve the residents of Maple Manor Care Center as a nursing assistant. In 2015, Art and Pauline moved to Amarillo, TX, and Art would later reside in Plainview, MN, and Wichita, KS.

Art was a farmer at heart who especially loved harvest. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, taking special delight in sharing his raspberries and watermelon with his kids and grandkids. His children will remember him as consistent, compassionate, and Christ-like and a tenderhearted man of fervent prayer who lived his faith in every aspect of life. Art and Pauline were active members of Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon.

Art is survived by his children: Paula (Henry) Nist of Moore, OK; Bonnie (Todd) Mask of Amarillo, TX; Terry (Stacey) Spenst of Wichita, KS; Nolan (Tracy) Spenst of Lander, WY; Tyrone (Pauline) Spenst of Plainview, MN; and daughter-in-law Bonnie Spenst of Euclid, MN; 17 grandchildren and seven spouses of grandchildren who he also claimed as his own; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pauline, son James, sister Magdalene Toavs and brothers Erwin Spenst and Ralph Spenst.

A celebration of life for Art will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Langdon, ND, with visitation starting at Noon. Family and friends will gather to rejoice that Art has entered into his sabbath rest and that He has taken his place of honor among those who have finished the race. When the trumpet sounds and the Lord descends, Art will be raised to meet Jesus in the air. His pilgrimage to a true and better homeland is complete. We grieve as those who have great hope, praising God for the work of grace He has completed in Art.