Scot Panasuk
Scot T. Panasuk, 63, of Bainville died Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in rural Bainville.
Scot Tracy Panasuk was born in Williston, N.D., on Nov. 13, 1957. He was the fifth child of George and Irene Panasuk’s seven children and grew up on the family farm north of Bainville. He was educated in Bainville and graduated from Bainville High School with the class of 1976.
He went to Minot State University where he played defensive end and linebacker on the football team with a football scholarship. He then transferred to Montana State University and earned his bachelor’s degree in ag business.
In 1977, he met Diane Hughes, who he was married to from 1978 until 2016. Scot, Diane and Travis, Diane’s son who Scot loved like his own, moved out to the farm that they had purchased six miles south of Bainville after his time at MSU. Their family was completed with the birth of their son Trent in 1988.
He enjoyed the finer things in life — playing cards, fishing, driving his ‘57 Chevy and riding his Harley all while dipping wintergreen snus and drinking copious amounts of coffee.
He suffered a life of disappointment as a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan waiting for the elusive Super Bowl win, but there was always a smile on his face when a Norwegian joke was told or there was a plate of Lutefisk in front of him. Anyone who met Scot will remember his hearty laugh that lit up a room and made everyone smile. Though he endured northeast Montana winters his entire life, he recently embraced the sunny Arizona snowbird lifestyle.
He was a passionate farmer who was known throughout the area for his knowledge, advice and willingness to lend a hand. Above all else, he loved his family and the Lord. He lived a faith-filled life and had a positive impact on all who knew him.
He was a pillar in the Bainville community throughout his life. He served on the school board, the volunteer fire department and the church board for many years.
He is survived by his sons, Trent Panasuk and Travis Chartier; Diane Panasuk; brothers, Dana Panasuk, Miles Panasuk, Mark Panasuk and Todd Panasuk; and sisters, Mary Peed and Amy Beth Miller.
His funeral service was held Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Bainville High School gymnasium. Pastor Lane Vannatta and Pastor Neil Knutson co-officiated. Burial was in the Bainville Cemetery.
