Mr. Earl A. Belanger Jr.

April 2, 1948 - February 2, 2017

MINOT - Earl A Belanger Jr of Minot died unexpectedly Thursday evening in an automobile accident in the town of Minot. He graduated from Edward Little High School class of ’66 in which he was known as "The Duke". Thoughout his careers he was a house constructor for Belanger Builders, a mechanic and an owner of several gas stations, and then he was commercial truck driver for many years. During his retirement he was a groundskeeper for Fairlawn Golf Club. Earl was known to many as J R or Junior. He loved classic cars, building small wooden models and being around his family. Like his father before him, he was the leader of the pack. He loved camping trips off the grid with his whole family. He was an avid freshwater and deep sea fisherman with his son Steven and long time friend & extended family member Hazen Hutchinson. And he really enjoyed hunting with his son and daughter Kandi including Hazen and his brother Richard. We will sadly miss his funny jokes, 'back in the day' stories, and nicknames he would give to people. He is survived by: His children Kandi Belanger Baldinelli of Auburn, Steven Belanger with Jessica Nehley of Minot, and Kevin & Jessica St.Pierre of Auburn. His grandchildren Karissa & Kathleen Baldinelli; Maegan, Kimberly, & Ashley Belanger; Miranda & Andrew Dostie; His Great Grandchildren Lyon and Kingston. His younger brother Richard & Jane Belanger of Lewiston. His girlfriend Claire Dobbs of Minot and her children: Stephanie & Ryan Marcotte with their children Derek, Nate, & Colby; Jason & Amanda Breton; and Angela & Josh Marcotte with their children Miranda and Allie. Also a nephew Robert Belanger with Christine and many, many Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins. He was predeceased by: His son Paul St. Pierre (2010); His parents Earl C. Belanger Sr. (1982) and Cecile Pomerleau Bonney (2011), and a niece Rochelle Belanger (1996) He was loved by many and we will all miss him greatly