Buehler-Larson Funeral and Cremation Service

11/20/2025

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a time to support young people navigating the loss of a loved one.

If you know a child struggling with grief, we encourage you to reach out to us. We have resources to support people of all ages on their grief journey.

11/17/2025

Last week, we invited a local high school group to tour Weigel Funeral Home. We had our staff and funeral directors on hand to tell them about our day-to-day work. They asked lots of questions….. from embalming, the casket pillows and everything in between. They were able to see all the care we put into each family and what each step looks like in a funeral service. We even sent them back to school with a few snacks and some fancy pens!

If anyone would like to do this with a group, please call the funeral home and we can find a time for you to stop in a take a tour!

11/11/2025

Jennifer Held

Jennifer Evelyn Held, 48, New Salem, died on November 8th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jennifer was born on June 14, 1977, in Bismarck, North Dakota to Donald and Marna (Ott) Held. She attended school in New Salem and graduated from high school in 1995 with honors, including the John Philip Sousa award in band.

After high school Jennifer attended Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education.

After college Jennifer was hired at Sears as a Sales Associate while she also did substitute teaching around the area. By the time Jennifer left Sears she had worked her way up to becoming the Human Resources Manager. During her time at Sears Jennifer also worked part-time at Red Carpet in Bismarck. In 2016 Jennifer took a job as a secretary at Spiffy Biffs and worked there until the time of her death.

Jennifer was a woman of many talents and interests. She loved cooking and baking and was always trying out new recipes that she would tweak because something could be added or changed to make the cookies, muffins, casseroles, etc., taste a little better. Every summer when the family gathered, Jennifer made sure the menu always included family favorites and she spent hours in the kitchen preparing meals. Jennifer even created a cookbook with all the old family recipes and some of the new favorites we had come to enjoy.

Jennifer was also a crafty person, and she was often seen crocheting, embroidering and doing cross stitch. Jennifer crocheted afghans for her nephews and niece and was happy to keep crocheting special items as the family grew. Jennifer also crocheted towels and other items that she sold at craft fairs with her friend Donna. They had great plans to take trips with the money they made at their craft fairs, and Jennifer and Donna actually made a trip to Vegas before Jennifer was too sick to travel.

Music was something Jennifer enjoyed throughout her life. She started playing piano in elementary school. In high school Jennifer played coronet in the band and also sang in the choir. Even after high school Jennifer continued to sing in the New Salem Community Cantata, the Centennial Singers, the church choir at Salem UCC, and the Messiah Concert presented in Bismarck each year. Jennifer also enjoyed singing in church with her cousin Donna Marie (and sometimes even with her dad or sisters).

Jennifer was an active church member and a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ. At Salem UCC Jennifer was often a church representative at Conference meetings for the UCC, and she got to know many UCC folks throughout the state.

At age 15 Jennifer was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. After a year of treatments, the cancer was officially in remission. This experience caused Jennifer to become involved in the Relay for Life, and she was a Team Captain for many years. It was heartwarming and encouraging to see Jennifer take the survivor’s lap each year.

Jennifer is survived by her parents, Donald and Marna Held; siblings Margaret (Mark) Johnston, Carolyn (Darcy) Held, Deborah Held, and David (Jen) Held. She is also survived by her nephews Joshua (special friend Macayla) Tatum and Jacob (Lexie) Tatum, niece Kylie Held, great nieces Oakleigh and Evelyn, and great nephew Malakai. Jennifer also leaves behind many cousins, aunts and uncles, and some great friends. Jennifer was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Evelyn Held and Rev. Harold and Beatrice Ott.

Funeral services for Jennifer will be held on Saturday, November 15th at 1:00 PM at New Salem United Church of Christ in New Salem, ND. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service at the church. Private family burial will take place at Bethel Cemetery.

View Jennifer Held's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/11/2025

Everyone experiences loss in their life. You are not alone.

We want to provide a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for you to connect and share with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Our goal is that this be a time of fellowship, support and encouragement. I am looking forward to seeing you!
The 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month (excluding national holidays) - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

November 13 (none on Thanksgiving)
December 11 (none on Christmas)

Buehler-Larson Funeral and Cremation Service
1701 Sunset Drive, Mandan, ND 58554

11/11/2025

Today is Veterans Day. We take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. To all veterans and their families, we are deeply grateful for your sacrifices and commitment. Thank you for your service.

11/05/2025

Jean Paul

Jean Paul, 100, of Mandan, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, in New Salem.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, 1701 Sunset Drive, Mandan. Burial will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jean was born March 29, 1925 in Fort Rice, ND. She was raised and educated in Mandan. In 1943, she and her family moved to Forsyth, Montana. It was there, in 1945, that she met another Mandan native, George S. Paul, who would become the love of her life. The two married in May of 1948.

In 1957, Jean and George returned to Mandan to take over the family business, Nick's Lounge, which they owned and operated for more than 30 years. Life as small business owners kept them busy-short vacations and long hours-but it was a labor of love that helped shape their family. After retiring, Jean and George enjoyed traveling and fishing.

Jean had many simple joys. She loved to crochet, creating many doilies and tiny Barbie clothes for Sheila's dolls, and she had a knack for keeping houseplants happy. She enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter and visits to the casino-a favorite pastime she kept up regularly until Covid slowed her down.

She is survived by her children, Brian (Cammie) Paul and Sheila (Randy) Messer; 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, George; two sons, George Jr. and Jerry; and her six brothers and six sisters.

View Jean Paul's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/03/2025

Mavis F. Stastny

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Mavis F. Stastny of Mandan, ND announce her promotion to Heaven on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 86 years of age.

Visitation will be held from 5PM to 7PM Thursday, November 6th at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10AM Friday, November 7th at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Mandan. Burial will follow at Mandan Union Cemetery.

Mavis was born in Wing, ND to Vernon and Louise (Brohn) Bailey. Mavis was the youngest of 10 children. She attended and graduated school in Wing and later attended Valley City State College where she received her teaching certificate. During her early years of teaching, Mavis taught 1st-8th grade in country schools and then worked for Bell Telephone in Bismarck.

Mavis married the love of her life, Glenn A. Stastny Sr., on June 8th, 1965. From this marriage came four sons: Glenn Jr., David, Bryan, and Keith. Known for her epic gardens, pickles, and bread baking among other things. She also loved to make quilts/afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; everyone has received one. Mavis and Glenn enjoyed driving trips mostly to see family, which included their yearly Medora trip. Along with these, they went to Hawaii and a cruise to Alaska.

She was a born caregiver from raising her four sons and being very active in their education, as well as in the education of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was her everything.

Mavis is survived by her sons; Glenn Stastny Jr. (Rodine), David Stastny (Sheri), Bryan Stastny (Leslie) and Keith Stastny (Amber); grandchildren, Justin Stastny, Joshua Stastny, Nicole Parker, Bryson Stastny, Kendall Stastny, Abbigail Stastny, and Kole Stastny; great grandchildren, Brielle, Griffin, Ozzie, Callum Stastny, Kyler, Kambrie Stastny, Eleanor, Henry, Avery, Cordelia, and Isla Parker.

She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Stastny Sr.; her parents; siblings: Lois Seelye, Alta Anderson, Leonard Bailey, Kenneth Bailey, Marion Iverson, Joyce Bailey, Earl Bailey, Irma Bailey, and Grace Bailey; grandson, Grayson; and two great grandchildren.

View Mavis F. Stastny's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/01/2025

This November, we honor the incredible work of home care and hospice professionals. Your compassion and dedication bring comfort and dignity to families during challenging times. Thank you for the care and support you provide every day.

10/31/2025

Boo! Did we scare you? 👻

We hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of treats, smiles, and fun times. Happy Halloween!