Emma Danelenko - - 1907 - 2001
Emma Danelenko, 93, Velva, formerly of Kief and Minot, died Monday, February 12, 2001, in a Velva care center.
She was born February 22, 1907, in Kief, ND, to George and Lena (Fedoranko) Michalenko. She was reared and educated in Kief. On December 1, 1928, she married Fred Danelenko. They lived in Balfour for a short time before moving to Keif where they owned and operated Fred's Grocery Store and barber shop until 1958. In 1962 they moved to Minot. Her husband died on May 9, 1985. Emma lived at Edgewood Vista for three years and then entered the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva on October of 1999 where she lived until the time of her death.
While living in Kief she was a member of the Mennonite Brethren Church, where she taught Sunday School and was active with the ladies fellowship group. She also was a member of the Bible Fellowship Mennonite Brethren Church in Minot. Emma was very proud of her family and enjoyed trips to Canada to visit them.
Survivors: Three grandchildren, Fred Matiko and wife Pam, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Robert Matiko and wife Kathleen, Calgary, Alberta and Debra Matiko, Airdrie, Alberta; four great-grandchildren, Megan, Macy, James and Nicole; brother, George Michalenko and wife Helen, Detroit, MI; sister, Edna Simbalenko and husband Levi, Minot and son-in-law, James Matiko, Saskatoon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; daughter, Carol Matiko; parents, George and Lena Michalenko; brother, Wilbert Michalenko and sisters, Elsie Williamson and Alma Cole.
Funeral: Thursday, February 15, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Minot.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Kent Hinkel
Music: Florine Engel, vocalist
"Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Me" "It Is Well With My Soul"
Congregational Hymns
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" #435 "Amazing Grace" #288
Alyce Breding, organist
Honorary Bearers; Emma's family, friends and caregivers
Active Bearers: Levi Jr. Simbalenko, Jeff Simbalenko, Gene Spichke, Rob Matiko,Fred Matiko Cleon Engel
Raymond Danielson - - 1922 - 2000
Raymond Danielson, 78, 214 8th St. SE, Minot, died Friday, December 22, 2000, in a Minot medical center.
Raymond was born March 9, 1922, on the family homestead near White Earth, ND, the son of Dan and Olive (Valde) Danielson. He was raised in that area and attended country school. He worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Lake Darling for a time.
In 1942 he entered the United States Army and served in the European Theater in Germany during World War II. Following his discharge in 1945 he moved to Minot. He married Florella "Fritzie" Bearman on January 14, 1948, in Minot. The couple made their home in Minot. Raymond was a bricklayer for Mackley Construction in 1947 and later worked for Casper Oimen and then Kenneth Fugelseth Masonry until his retirement in 1986.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Minot. Raymond was devoted to and loved his family. He was a hard worker and a perfectionist in his craft. He loved to tinker with wood, especially carving, and had a love for animals, especially his cat, Max. Raymond missed his wife, Fritzie, but cherished his many friends, and he had good ones. He really enjoyed life.
Survivors: Daughters, Rita Barden and husband Ronald, Minot, and Gerry Hegle, Wisconsin Rapids, WI; three grandchildren, Russell Cleveland, Christopher Aaron and Raelene Cleveland; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Moore, Jeffrey Cleveland and Brenton Staunton; brothers, Ornell Danielson, Minot, and Elwood Danielson, Burlington; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florella "Fritzie" Danielson; parents, Dan and Olive Danielson; brother, Danfred Danielson; sister, Avis Hurst and infant sister, Claire Danielson.
Funeral: Wednesday, December 27, 2000, at 10:30 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 26, 2000, from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Lee Yarger
Music: CD selections: "Daddy's Hands" by Holly Dunn, "Grandpa" by the Judds, "Tears In Heaven" by Eric Clapton
Honorary Bearers: Kenny Fugelseth, Arden Harstad, Harold Braaten, Leo Haider, Bob Bossert Jim Haberlack, Ray Wick, Fred Abelseth,Vern Thiessen, Tim Love
Also his family and many friends throughout the years
Active Bearers: Dale Carlson, John Gefroh, Curt Jost, Bob Lee, Jerry Olson and Allen Westereng
John Davis - - 1907 - 2001
John Davis, 93, 912-8th Ave. NE, Minot, ND, died Sunday, February 10, 2001 in a Minot Healthcare Facility.
John was born August 1, 1907, near Kiev, Ukraine. He immigrated to the United States in 1925. He lived in the Killdeer, ND, area before moving to St. Paul, Minnesota. During the pre-war years, he managed a dairy farm and later worked for Armour Packing Co.
He married Ann Dinga in 1933, in Washburn, ND. In 1942 they left St. Paul and purchased a farm near Butte, ND. They moved to Minot in 1948 where he was employed by the Great Northern Railroad until the time of his retirement in 1974. His wife Ann died in 1966.
He married Florence Krause on September 19, 1969, in Minot. They continued to live in Minot until the time of his death.
He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. During his retirement he took great pleasure in his garden and fishing.
Survivors: Wife, Florence Davis, Minot; daughter, Darlene Quick and her husband, Ernest, Fremont, CA; grandson, Troy Quick and his wife, Marcia; great-grandson, Travis Quick all of Fremont, CA; stepdaughter, Beverly Krause Ehlinger and her husband, Craig, Priest Lake, Idaho; half brothers, Gus, Matt, Steve, Lonnie and Mike Tachenko all of Grassy Butte, ND; half sisters, Ann Holbrook, living in California and Leone Quast, Beach, ND.
Funeral: Immanuel Baptist Church, Minot, ND, on Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 1 p.m.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND on Thursday, February 15, at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation: on Wednesday February 14, 2001 from noon until 8:30 at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Charles McLain
Music: Pat Holmen and Lou Ann Hoffer, Duet, "The Lord Is My Shepherd" and "My God And I"
Congregational Hymns "Blessed Assurance" and "Amazing Grace"
Elizabeth Roberts, organist
Active Bearers: Ernest Quick, Daniel Movchan, Troy Quick, Ken Quick, Arnold Honcharenko
Violet Demaree - - 1913 - 2000
Violet R. Demaree, 86, 1000 2nd St. SE, Apt. 904, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in her home.
Violet was born December 20, 1913, Newman Township, Ward County, south of Sawyer, ND, the daughter of Emil and Sophia (Meija) Olson. She was raised in that area and attended country school.
She married James "Hub" Demaree on June 29, 1935, at Minot, ND. Following their marriage they farmed in Newman Township for a time and in 1941 they moved to Rolling Green Township where they farmed and also farmed in Tolgen Township, both Ward County. In 1979 they retired and moved to Minot, but maintained their farming interests. James died on August 25, 1989. Violet continued to live in Minot until the time of her death.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Minot, ND
Survivors: Daughter, Vivian R. Myers and her husband William, Minot; eight grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; W. Darroll Myers and his wife Joan and their children, Stephen, Jeremy and Shane; Dallas Myers and his wife Linda and their children, Laurie, Wendy and Jonathan; Dwight Myers and his children, Chad and Chasity; Dean Myers and his wife Cathie and their children, Christina, Mark and Alicia; Dale Myers and his wife Jodi and their children Pamela, Melanie, Matthew, Michelle and Mitchell; Darcy Myers and his wife Kari and their children, Delton, Josh, Tonya, and Amber; Darin Myers and his wife Carmen and their children, Zachary, Jared, and Shaniah; and Dee Ann Schmidt and her husband Charles and their children, Kyle and Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Hub" Demaree; parents; brothers, Truse Olson and Charles "Wilmar" Ekstrom; sisters, Inez Holst, Luella Fluhrer, and Orpha Hellickson.
Funeral: Friday, July 28, 2000, at 10:30 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Thursday, (today) July 27, 2000, from noon to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Richard Meyer
Music: Congregational hymns
Processional, "Amazing Grace"
Recessional, "How Great Thou Art"
Dr. Virginia Geesaman, organist
Michelle Myers, soloist, to offer special selections
Linda Myers, accompanist
Honorary Bearers: Violet's relatives and friends
Active Bearers: W. Darroll Myers, Dallas Myers, Dwight Myers, Dean Myers
Dale Myers, Darcy Myers, Darin Myers and Glen Hellickson
Patricia Rae Dodgen - - 1936 - 2001
Patricia Rae Dodgen, 52, 1305 31st St. SE A9, Minot, succumbed to cancer following a 16 year battle, Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in a Minot medical center
Patricia was born December 11, 1948, in Minot, ND, the daughter of Earl and DeLoris (Sandstrom) Ehlers. She attended Roosevelt Elementary School and graduated from Minot High School.
Pat worked a number of different positions, including laundry aide, dietary aide, warehouse personnel, drapery seamstress, party plan salesperson, laborer, motel maid, census enumerator, and she volunteered at Sunnyside Elementary School as Parent Teacher Association President. She was Brownie, Junior and Cadette Leader for Girl Scouts U.S.A. She was a Sunday school teacher at First Lutheran Church, and served as junior vice-president for the Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Minot.
Pat graduated from Minot State University in 1989. She taught art at Little Flower Catholic School, Minot, was a field executive for the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Sakakawea Council in Bismarck, ND. She taught art at United Consortium in Berthold and Carpio and the Berthold School District. She served as Parish Education Director at First Lutheran Church. She married Michael Dodgen in January of 1971 in Minot.
Survivors: Husband, Michael, Minot; daughters, Danielle Michelle (Chad) Prescott, Berthold, and Dawn Marie (Neal) Dodgen, Minot; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Miranda, Joren, Logan, Michael and Morgan; brother, James (Bernadette) Ehlers, Des Lacs; sisters, Darlene Lovo, Des Lacs, and Shelly (James) Daniels, Minot; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and DeLoris Ehlers.
Funeral: Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Friday, April 6, 2001, from noon to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, from 9:00 to noon at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Mark Nygard
Music: Mary Muhlbradt, soloist
"You'll Never Walk Alone"
Congregational Hymns: "Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer,""Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Beyond the Sunset"
Gary Stenehjem, organist
Honorary Bearers: Patricia's classmates
Active Bearers: Janet Vondal, Adeline Guy, Sharol Paulson, Deb Mahoney, Kathy Kempf and Jeri Bauer
Frances Domer - - 1989 - 2000
Frances Domer, 89, 1824 4th St. SW, Minot, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in her home.
Frances was born January 7, 1911 at Wakonda, South Dakota, the daughter of Neils Peter and Addie Louise (Blanchard) Jensen. At the age of four the family moved to a farm at Powers Lake for ten years, then moved back to Wakonda where Frances attended grade and high school graduating in May of 1929. Following graduation she returned to Powers Lake where she earned a teaching certificate by writing exams and taught grades one through eight at High View country school in Burke County. She continued to attend Minot State Teachers College earning a Standard Certificate in 1944 and graduated from there in 1945 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
She married DeWayne Domer on August 19, 1944 in Glendale, California. She taught in rural schools in Donnybrook for two years, Beulah for two years, Minot McKinley for two years, San Bernardino, CA for 2 and ½ years while her husband was in the Army during World War II. Following his discharge the couple moved back to Minot where DeWayne finished his college degree in one year and Frances taught English at Berthold High School. DeWayne taught at Minot Model High School and was a Professor in Business at Minot State University. Frances took a job at Surrey High School where she taught English, Art and Library for 20 years.
Frances was a member of the North Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association. She was a member of the Faculty Wives, Minot, where she held the position of officer and president for two terms. She was a member of the Minot City Art League for 30 years, where she was acting officer and president for one term. She worked art fairs at the Linha Gallery and the Carnegie Art Center, both Minot. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and was a church circle member.
Survivors: Husband, DeWayne, Minot; daughters, Sharon Stinard and her husband Roger, Mesa, AZ, Lynette Fuchs and her husband David, and Marsha Drechsel, all Minot, Kathleen Jacobs and her husband Gary, Monument, CO; five grandchildren, Stephanie Cart, Nicole, Alisha and Christine Jacobs and Alex Drechsel; two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Zachary Cart; brother, Arlo Jensen, Stanley; sisters, Lillian Vixo, Edina, MN, Hazel Harris and Doris Afseth, both Fullerton, CA, and Marjorie Hatch, Sioux City, IA; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helga Linster and brother, Maurice Jensen.
Funeral: Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Monday, June 5, 2000, from noon to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Officiant: Rev. Janet Mathistad
Music: Marie Hagen-Bourquin and Nadine Holmly, duet
"Softly and Tenderly"
Lowell Jensen, soloist
"How Great Thou Art"
Congregational hymns: "O God, Our Help In Ages Past" verses 1,2,3,4 and 6
"Jesus Still Lead On" verses 1,3 and 4
Kari Files, organist
Honorary Bearers: Frances's grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Active Bearers: Gary Jacobs, Roger Stinard, David Fuchs, Lowell Jensen, Terry Cart, Alex Drechsel and Alisha Jacobs
Gabriel Donahue - - 1965 - 2000
Gabriel Donahue, 35, 624 31st Ave. SW, Minot, died Thursday, October 19, 2000 in a Minot Medical Center.
He was born on August 10, 1965 in Minot, the son of Marilyn Gehring. He was reared and educated in Minot, attending school at Jefferson Elementary School and Ramstad Middle School. He graduated from Ramstad in 1986. He worked at the Minot Vocational Workshop for several years.
He attended Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot.
Survivors: Mother and step father, Marilyn and Milo Logelin, Minot; sisters, Brenda Logelin and Tammy Donahue, both of Minot and niece, Christa Logelin.
His funeral will be on Monday, October 23, 2000 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Minot at 11 a.m.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Visitation will be on Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Paul Krueger, pastor of the church
Music: "But For Your Grace", Lori Zorn, vocalist
"Angels Among Us", Alabama, vocalists
"The Old Rugged Cross",Loretta Graham, vocalist
Bonnie Rennich, organist
Honorary Bearers: All of his family and friends at the REM home
Active Bearers: Starla Uran, Michelle Zaderaka, Patience Boesl, Jamie Milkey, Melissa Robbins
Katrina Bowlwane, Jennifer Bruce
Patrick William Donahue - - 1960 - 2000
Patrick William Donahue, 39, of Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, NM, formerly of Minot, died Thursday, December 21, 2000 in a Minot Medical Center of a long term respiratory illness.
He was born December 24, 1960 in Minot, ND, to Donald and Beverly (O'Neill) Donahue, where he was reared and educated. He was employed in the hotel and restaurant industry in Minot, California, Texas and Santa Fe, New Mexico throughout his lifetime.
He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Survivors: parents, Donald and Beverly Donahue, Minot; grandmother, Reta O'Neill, Kenmare; brothers, Frank (Francis) Donahue and his wife, Sandy, Cody, Wyoming, Kevin and Richard Donahue both of Jackson, Wyoming; sisters, Michelle Landers and her husband, Doug, Wilsall, Montana and Colleen Wright, Longview, Texas. A number of aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his sister, Maureen Greenfield, paternal grandparents, Frank and Loretta Donahue and maternal grandfather, Glen O'Neill; nephew, Josh Landers.
His funeral will be on Friday, December 29, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Prayer service/ rosary: Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
There will be visitation at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot on Thursday, December 28, 2000 from 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Gene Lindemann
Music: "Amazing Grace," "Ave Maria," "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, "Prayer to St. Francis"
Anita Mattson, vocalist, Debbie McNamee, accompanist
Honorary Bearers: Jerome Vollbrecht, Thomas Donahue, Jeremy O'Neill
Active Bearers: Vincent Vollbrecht, James Donahue, Jeffery O'Neill, Thomas O'Neill,Christopher Vollbrecht
Peter Duchsherer - - 1919 - 2001
Peter Duchscherer, 81, 503 1st Ave. West, Velva, died Saturday, January 13, 2001, in a Velva care center.
He was born March 7, 1919, in Blumenfeld, ND, on the family farmstead, the son of Michael and Elizabeth (Heffner) Duchscherer. He attended school at the Smoky Lake School district in ND.
He married Katherine Thomas on November 11, 1941, at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe, ND. The couple farmed in the Velva area for eight years and then moved into Velva where Peter worked for the John Deere and Chevy Implement Dealer Ship for 33 years.
He entered the Souris Valley Care Center in December 18, 2000.
Survivors: Wife, Velva, sons, Robert Duchscherer and his wife Marilyn, and Michael Duchscherer; both of Jamestown, ND; daughter, Bernardine Hall-Bailey and her husband Gary, Minot; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Placy Duchscherer and his wife Margie, Towner, Michael Duchscherer and his wife Phyllis, New Rockford, ND; sister Marcella Wolf and her husband Edward, Towner, sister-in-law, Eva Duchscherer, Granville; brother-in-law, Frank Schmidt, Minot. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Jack, Joe and Bruno Duchscherer, sister Magdalene Schmidt, son-in-law, Michael Hall and great grandson, Trevor Duchscherer.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 16, 2001, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary: Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 7 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Velva.
Burial: Holy Cross Catholic Church, Velva. Burial will take place in the spring of 2001.
Celebrant: Msgr. Joseph Senger
Music: St. Cecilia Church Choir, "How Great Thou Art" "On Eagles Wings"
DeMaris Fitzpatrick, organist
Gift Bearers: Andrea Hall, Tammy Falk, Christopher Falk, Brittney Falk
Honorary Bearers: Peter's family and friends
Active Bearers: Todd Duchscherer, Troy Duchscherer, Allen Falk, Michael Hall, Jason Hall and Robert Falk
Delbert C. Dyke - - 1914 - 2000
Delbert C. Dyke, 86, Plaza, died Saturday, October 28, 2000, in a Minot hospital.
He was born to Charles and Ellen Dyke on May 14, 1914, on the family farm in Shealy township, Ward County. He was reared in Shealy Township and educated in Lund Township. He married Pearl Gunderson on October 15, 1938 in Minot. They farmed in Shealy Township until retiring in the late 1970's. Delbert continued his farming interests until the time of his death. His wife died on October 9, 1998.
He was a member of Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Plaza where he held the position of Trustee for a time. He was also a member of the Plaza and Berthold Senior Citizens. He served on the Shealy Township Board, Makoti Grain Elevator Board and the Ward County Farm Bureau Board.
In his younger years Delbert liked to hunt and later became an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed playing pool and cards and took part in many activities at the Berthold and Plaza Senior Citizens center.
Survivors: son, Darold Dyke and wife Judy, Plaza; daughters, Dorothy Steinke, West Allis, WI, Betty Dyke, Denver, CO, and Avis Berger and husband Neil, Williston; five grandchildren, Branon Dyke and wife Sherry, Plaza, Nichole Wittenberg and husband John Bismarck, Marcy Dyke, Denver, Michelle Micale, Milwaukee and Heather Scheuer and husband Stephen, Milwaukee; two step-grandchildren, Brian Berger, Bismarck and Jan Dorval and husband Neil, Belfield; five great-grandchildren, Marissa and Miranda Dyke, both of Plaza, Shelby Wittenberg, Bismarck, Stephanie Micale and Isaiah Scheuer, both of Milwaukee; one step great-grandchild, Nelson Dorval, Belfield; brothers, William Dyke and wife Rose and Dallas Dyke and wife Elvera, all of Plaza; sisters, Corine Hagen, Berthold and Florence Quandt and husband LeRoy, Ryder and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl; parents; great-grandson, Noah Scheuer; brothers, Mahlon, Arthur, and Marvin Dyke and sister, Delma Graff.
Funeral: Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Plaza.
Visitation: Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Spring Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Plaza, ND.
Officiant Rev. Charles Taft
Music: Congregational Hymns: "Nearer My God To Thee" "The Old Rugged Cross" "In The Garden"
Joan Fjeldahl, organist
Honorary Bearers: Delbert's family, friends and neighbors
Active Bearers: Weslie Hagen, Stacey Dyke, Lonnie and Angie Bergeson, Danny and Linda Dyke
Andy and Jeannette Gunderson, Darwin and Heather Quandt
Robert Elstad - - 1922 - 2000
Robert Elstad, 78, Box 63, Bowbells, ND, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000, in a Kenmare hospital.
He was born at home in Bowbells, ND, on February 5, 1922, the son of John Melvin and Selma (Borreson) Elstad. He attended grades 1-12 in Bowbells and graduated in 1940. He was very active in high school and intramural basketball. During high school he was employed at the Bowbells Tribune working for Walter "Bub" Owings. After high school Robert worked for Mag Nelson at the Texaco Gas Station on the eastside of Bowbells.
Robert entered the United States Army on January 20, 1943, serving during World War II. He trained at Camp Roberts California and was sent overseas on August 29, 1943. He served in the South Pacific Theater and saw engagements in Bismarck Archipelago New Guinea, the southern Philippines and Luzon. He returned to the United States on December 23, 1945 and was honorably discharged on January 8, 1946.
He returned to work at the Texaco Station in Bowbells and married Dorothy Cron on August 18, 1946, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells. Robert worked as the Burke County Deputy Sheriff for two years under Sheriff John Aune and later ran for Sheriff. He then worked for Russ McIntrye at the Mobile Station in downtown Bowbells and also ran the movie projector at the Roxy Theater for six years. In 1950, he went to work for Lawrence Mertes and later Greg Mertes at Mertes Implements where he worked as the office manager. In June of 1997, Robert retired after 47 years of service.
He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, was active on the church council and served as city auditor. He was a former member of the American Legion in Bowbells and served as its commander from 1956-1957. He carried the "Red, White and Blue" for over 25 years in the Color Guard in Bowbells.
Robert enjoyed bowling, golfing, reading and watching tennis.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy, Bowbells; sons, David Elstad and his companion Robin Allen, Motley, MN and Bruce Elstad and his wife Angela, Kimball, MN; daughters, Roberta Drew and her husband Doug, Fargo, ND and LuAnn Fay and her husband Jerome, Center, ND; granddaughter, Senior Airman Angela J. Evans, Mildenhall Air Force Base, England; brother Burt Elstad and his wife Kathyrn, Fargo, ND; sister, Arlene Ayers, Sheridan, WY; sisters-in-law, Florence Elstad, Jamestown, ND and Doris Friedland, Minneapolis, MN he is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, John and Ellis Elstad.
Funeral Service: Saturday, December 30, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bowbells.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, December 30, 2000.
Burial: Bowbells Community Cemetery, Bowbells, ND. Burial will take place in the spring of 2001.
Officiant: Rev. Pete Weist
Music: Processional hymn, "My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
Congregational hymn, "How Great Thou Art"
Recessional hymn, "Rock of Ages"
Muriel Johnson, pianist
Honorary Bearers: Robert's family and friends
Active Bearers: Greg Mertes, Jeff Johnson,Greg Melby, Gene Zahursky-Klein, Norman Nielson Greg Matte
Amanda Julia Emmel - - 1908 - 2000
Amanda Julia Emmel, 92, 1621 1st St. SE, Minot, formerly of the Norma area died Thursday, November 9, 2000, in a Minot medical center.
She was born January 20, 1908, rural Norma, ND, the daughter of John and Amelia (Johnson) Vance. She was reared and educated in the Norma area.
On October 18, 1933, she married Lloyd Emmel in Norma. The couple farmed in the Norma area until 1975, when they retired and moved to Minot.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She loved to cook, entertain and spent many hours serving others. She will be greatly missed.
She was a member of the former Newport Baptist Church, rural Norma.
Survivors: son, Arlyn Emmel and his wife Sharon, Kenmare, ND; daughters, Vera Emmel, Minot, ND and Janice Chumley and her husband Leroy, Bismarck, ND; seven grandchildren, Lorrie, David and Kim Chumley, Connie Kobs, Melanie, Marci, and Mitchel Emmel; eight great-grandchildren, James and Debbie Jacobson, Brandon, Daniel, Dean, Amanda, Matthew, and Hannah Chumley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, daughter, Vickie Emmel, and her parents.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 13, 2000, at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, Kenmare.
Visitation: Sunday, November 12, 2000 from Noon until 5 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial: Rosehill Cemetery, rural Norma.
Officiant; Rev. Dennis Seiler
Music: Lowell Nelson, vocalist
"Day By Day" and "My Savior First Of All"
Congregational Hymns
"He Leadeth Me" and "Blessed Assurance"
Pearl Nelson, organist
Honorary Bearers: Amanda's relatives and friends
Active Bearers: Byron Duerre, Jeff Duerre, Dennis Emmel, Larry Emmel, David O'Neill and David Schupp
Gerard H. "Jar" Erickson - - 1948 - 2000
Gerard H. "Jar" Erickson, 52, 824 41st St. SE, Minot, died Sunday, December 10, 2000, in a Minot hospital.
Gerard was born October 30, 1948, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Everett and Evelyn (Sammons) Erickson. He was raised in that area and graduated from high school in Detroit Lakes. He entered the United States Navy and was stationed overseas. Following his discharge he returned to Detroit Lakes.
In 1988 he moved to Minot where he was employed by Motor Service until 1995. In 1996 he and his companion, Donna Selzler began M & E Transfer in Minot, which he co-owned and operated until his death.
Survivors: Companion, Donna Selzler, Minot; sons, Todd Erickson, Duluth, MN, and Mike Erickson, Detroit Lakes, MN; daughters, Shelly Brogren and Toni Edwards, both Detroit Lakes, MN, and Alicia Haverkamp, Ogema, MN; seven grandchildren; mother, Evelyn Erickson, Detroit Lakes, MN; brother, Jim Erickson, Detroit Lakes, MN. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Memorial Service: Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at 10:30 a.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal, but friends may sign a register Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
A funeral service will be held in Detroit Lakes, MN, later in the week.
Officiant: Rev. Don Andrews, Chaplain at Trinity Health, Minot, ND
Music: CD selections: "Amazing Grace" "Ave Maria" and "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
Eugene Eshenko - - 1934 - 2000
Eugene Eshenko, 66, Butte, ND, died Monday, November 13, 2000, at a Velva nursing care facility.
He was born August 15, 1934, on his parents' farm in Olivia Township, McHenry County, rural Butte, the son of George and Hilda (Blumhagen) Eshenko. He attended country school in rural Butte. After his schooling, he worked with his parents on their farm and with other farmers in the Butte area for a time. He enlisted in the United States Army, and served his commission in California from 1959 to 1961. He was honorably discharged and returned to Butte, where he operated his parents' farm. He also worked for contractors in the Butte and Velva area during the construction season for several years. He also worked as a grain handler for area elevators.
He operated a small blacksmith shop and was well known for his mechanical and welding abilities. Eugene was an avid collector and restorer of antique farm machinery, which he gathered over the years. He retired in the early 1990's, and entered the Souris Valley Care Center at Velva in the spring of 1997. He remained there until the time of his death.
Eugene was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Butte, the Drake Threshing Association, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his leisure time.
Survivors: uncle, Fred Blumhagen, Drake, ND; and several cousins out of state.His parents preceded him in death.
Funeral: Friday, November 17, 2000, 2 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Velva.
Visitation: Friday, November 17, 2000, from noon to service time at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Velva.
Burial: Butte Community Cemetery, Butte.
Officiant: Rev. Daniel Gabbert, pastor of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Music: Congregational Hymn "The Old Rugged Cross"
"Amazing Grace" performed by Rev. Daniel Gabbert
Closing Hymn "How Great Thou Art"
Alice Faydo - - 1911 - 2001
Alice Faydo, 89, 615 2nd Ave. NW, Minot, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
Alice was born May 1, 1911, in Andrews Township, near Benedict, ND, the daughter of Victor and Louise (Strege) Kronberg. She later moved with her parents to a farm near Kongsberg and graduated from Minot High School.
She married Steve Faydo in April of 1933 in Minot. The couple lived in Minot where Alice worked at White's Creamery, Mandan Creamery, Alms Dairy Foods and in the dietary department of Trinity Hospital for 15 years until her retirement at the age of 65. Her husband Steve died February 8, 1968. Alice continued to live in Minot independently until the time of her death.
Alice enjoyed family and church. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Minot.
Survivors: Sons, Lloyd (Shirley) Faydo, and Duane (Kitty) Faydo, all Minot; daughters, Phyllis (Bernie) Kohanski, Norwich, CT, and Diane (Steve) Heier, Fargo; six granchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve; parents, Victor and Louise; brothers, Oliver, Usher, Waldo and Melvin Kronberg.
Funeral: Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Minot.
Visitation: Monday, from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: A private burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Carlyle Roth
Music: Bonnie Rennich, vocalist
Congregational Hymns
Processional Hymn, "How Great Thou Art," #519
Sermon Hymn, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," #264
Closing Hymn, "Amazing Grace" #509
Karen Atwood, pianist
Active Bearers: Steven Faydo, Jan Faydo, Brian Rodgers, Mark Faydo, Gene Robinson, Bill Snellings
Marilyn B. Feland - - 1933 - 2001
Marilyn B. Feland, 67, 206 8th St. SE, Minot, died Friday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Burlington.
She was born May 5, 1933, in McGregor, ND, to Vernon and Elsie (Olson) Barden. The family moved to Noonan, where she was reared and educated. She graduated from Noonan High School in 1951 and then attended Minot College of Business. She then went to work for the Palda Law Firm before moving to California where she began her lifetime career as a professional legal secretary. She later became a legal assistant. In March of 1970, she returned to Minot and resumed working for the Palda Law firm, for most of her career. On February 13, 1971, she married Guy R. Feland in Minot. Later in her career she worked for Pringle and Hergistad Law Firm and also for Ella Van Berkom, before retiring.
She attended St. Leo's Catholic Church and Bethany Lutheran Church. She was the Past President of the Legal Secretaries Association and also served as secretary for the Eastwood Park Historical Society. She was very active in Tough Love for many years in the Minot area.
Marilyn was very active with her grandchildren, making special efforts to attend their various events.
Survivors: husband, Guy R. Feland, Minot; sons, David R. Feland and wife Sandra, Steele, ND and Michael J. Feland, Thailand; daughters, Darla R. Fandrich and husband Loren, Minot, Allison "Holly" Ambuehl and husband Brian, Aberdeen, SD and Amy A. Anderson and husband Robert, Anchorage, AK; nine grandchildren, Collin, Cameron Newberry, Ian Ambuehl, Bo, Levi, Cory and Cristie Cramer and Rebecca and Jeremy Reister; mother, Elsie V. Barden, Minot; brothers, Lowell Barden and wife Joy, Milwaukee, WI and Lance Barden and wife Helen, Fargo, ND and sister, Janice Hanson and husband Erwin, McGregor, ND; She was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Barden; brother, Larry Barden and daughter-in-law, Malee Feland.
Funeral: Tuesday, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.
Visitation: Monday from noon until 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Prayer Service: Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
MEMORIALS ARE PREFERRED TO A RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF THE DONOR'S CHOICE.
Officiants: Father Chris Walter, pastor of St. Leo's Catholic Church and Rev. Janet Hernes-Mathistad, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church
Music: Jeanne Artz, Robert Artz and Don Hoffart
Active Bearers: Wade Feland, Greg Feland , Loren Fandrich, Brian Ambuehl,Cordell Streifel Robert Anderson, Robert Janicki
Honorary Bearers: Collin Newberry, Cameron Newberry, Bo Cramer, Levi Cramer, Ian Ambuehl Cory Cramer, Cristie Cramer, Rebecca Reister and Jeremy Reister
Edna Folden - - 1909 - 2001
Edna Folden, 92, 305-8th Ave. NE, Minot, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, in a Minot medical center.
She was born Jan. 17, 1909, on the family farmstead of her parents, George and Janet Jurgens, in the Granville area. In 1912, when she was three years old, her parents died of typhoid fever. Edna and her brother Frederick, age five, then lived with an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jurgens. Frederick drowned in the Granville Great Northern Reservoir in 1919.
Edna received her elementary education in Kottke Valley School District near Granville in McHenry County. After attending Granville High School for three years, she enrolled in the Minot College High. Her graduation class of 1926 was the first graduation held in the new McFarland Auditorium on the campus. She later graduated from Minot State Teachers College. She also attended college in Dillon, MT, in Valley City and at Monmouth, OR.
On Nov. 3, 1940, she married Oscar Folden in Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. They lived on the Folden farm in Kottke Valley, north of Norwich. In 1943, they adopted three children, two daughters, Doris and Zora, and a son Von, who died in a car accident in 1956.
She taught for 34 years, beginning in 1926 in a rural school in McHenry County. From 1936 to 1940, she was a member of the Drake School faculty. She quit teaching for a period, returning to her profession after her husband's health failed. They moved to Kramer, ND, where she taught in the city school. From 1960 to 1966, they lived in Wahpeton, where she was a member of the public kindergarten staff. They then moved to Minot where she owned and operated the Jack and Jill Kindergarten until 1971. In the 1940s, she was chosen as one of four area educators to write a new section on the North Dakota course of studies.
She was one of the early 4-H leaders in McHenry County. She was long active in Republican Party activities. In 1974, she was Minot's delegate to the National Federation of Republican Women at its annual gathering in Washington, D.C., and was among the 800 delegates entertained by Mrs. Richard Nixon at a tea in the White House. On two other occasions, she attended a tea in the White House at which Nancy Reagan was host. She also was a regional director for northwest North Dakota Republican Women for some years, appointed to the post by the North Dakota Federation of Republican Women. In 1980, Edna was chosen as one of three national electors to cast North Dakota's vote for President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush.
In 1967, Edna and her husband purchased the historic house at 414-1st St. NW, once the residence of Erik Ramstad, considered Minot's first resident homesteader. The Foldens were longtime members of the Ward County Historical Society, and Edna had served on the society board since 1972. The couple had preserved School No. 4 of the Kottke Valley School District and then donated it and moved it to the society's historical area at the State Fairgrounds in Minot. They spent much time and effort in 1972 and 1973 in restoring it to its original condition, complete with the original books, desks, maps and globe, and in the repair of walls, cleaning and redecorating. They later discovered a tiny pioneer house in Verendrye and donated it to the society. The Foldens also restored that building and furnished it with oldtime furniture, much of it from the original homes of their parents. For years, as long as their health permitted, they were on hand to greet the hundreds of visitors who toured those buildings during the State Fair.
In the late 70s and early 80s, Mrs. Folden traveled abroad extensively. She led a number of tour groups to parts of Europe and the Mideast, including Beirut, Lebanon, Turkey, Damascus, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Egypt, and to the Orient, including South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong. She made two journeys alone to China to visit the adopted daughters of her late relative, Rev. Warren Winter, who died in a Communist prison. Mrs. Folden smuggled Bibles, devotional and song books into these families. The daughters also had been imprisoned. Twenty-eight years later, she was again able to contact them. She and her husband also supported seven Korean children through the World Vision Program. Mr. Folden died in 1994.
She was a member of Bethel Free Lutheran Church in Minot.
Survivors: Daughters, Doris Berdahl and husband Wayne, Bloomington, MN, and Zora Elster and husband Gordon, Worthing, SD; eight grandchildren, Duane Berdahl and wife Mary, Donald Berdahl, DeVonne Jardine and husband Jeff, Dale Elster and wife Kim, Charlene Haugen, Annette Frey and husband Roger, Bruce Elster and wife Angie, and Sheryl Harildstad; 19 great-grandchildren, Garrett, Tyler, Brandon, Chelsea, Kristin, Aryn, Jason, Melissa, Tim, Missy, Derek, Tayler, Nicole, Brayton, Amber, Timothy, Nicki, Becky, and Melissa; four great-great-grandchildren, Heather, Jordas, Layne, and Kaleb. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one son, Von, and brother, Frederick Jurgens.
Funeral: Saturday, April 7, 2001, at 1:30 p.m. at Bethel Free Lutheran Church, Minot.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Visitation: Friday, April 6, 2001, from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Officiant: Rev. Lloyd Quanbeck
Music: Congregational Hymn "Blest Be The Tie That Binds"
Tom Overlie, soloist
Dennis Jacobsen, soloist
Christie Jacobsen, accompanist
Active Bearers: Dale Elster,Duane Berdahl, Jeff Jardine, Bruce Elster, Don Berdahl, Roger Frey
Honorary Bearers: Halfton Jacobson, Allan Kringlee, Gordon Berg, Dan Brekke
Betty Fosness - - 1929 - 2000
Betty Fosness, 71, Leonard, MN, formerly of Minot, died on Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at the Greensview Health Care Center, Bagley, MN.
Betty was born September 24, 1929, at Eckman, ND, the daughter of Walter and Ida (Salseg) Herdt. She was raised and educated in Eckman and attended Glenburn High School.
She married Harold Fosness on June 10, 1947 at Barton, ND. They lived at Barton for several years and then moved to Minot, where she worked as a nurses aid at Trinity Hospital for several years and was also a cook at the Minot Air Force Base. The couple moved to Bagley, MN and in 1988 to Grand Forks. In 1992 they moved to Leonard, MN, where they lived until November of this year when Betty entered the Greensview Health Care Center in Bagley.
Betty enjoyed art and ceramics, and taught ceramic classes.
Survivors: Husband, Harold, Leonard, MN; sons, Gayle Fosness and wife Carol, Sarasota, FL, and Bruce Fosness and companion Beth Schuett, Mansfield, MO; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Merck and husband Joe, Bagley, MN, Helen Schiele and husband George and Ardella Newgard, all Minot, Joyce Fosness, Butte, MT, Lonnie VanVorst, Watertown, MN, Sally Poindexter and husband Lee, Defuniak Springs, FL, Frances Secord and husband Bill, Delavan, WI, and Eunice Herdt, Minot; brothers, Howard Herdt, Gillette, WY, Raymond Herdt and wife Carol, Bloomington, MN, Robert Herdt and wife Della, St. Johns, ND, Harold Herdt, Dillworth, MN, and Kenneth Herdt and wife Frances, Burnsville, MN; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Fosness, and brother, Walter Herdt.
Funeral: Thursday, December 28, 2000, at 2:30 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Funeral: Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND, Thursday, December 28, 2000, at 2:30 p.m.
Officiant: Rev. Mark Nygard
Music: "Amazing Grace" and "The Lord's Prayer" Comfort Music
Active Bearers: Edward Schiele, Brian Schiele, Darrell Horsfall, Marshall Newgard, Wade Newgard, Kyle Newgard
George Frank - - 1914 - 2001
George Frank, 86, Kenmare, died Friday, March 09, 2001, in a Minot hospital.
He was born August 21, 1914, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the son of Harry and Katherine (Heisler) Frank. He was reared and educated in Saskatoon.
In 1938, George moved to the United States where he went to work as a Telegrapher for the Great Northern Railroad. On July 23, 1938, he married Lillian May Wallace in Bowbells, ND. They traveled to various towns in North Dakota and Minnesota as relief depot agents for the Great Northern. They lived in Aurelia for one year and then in January of 1940, they made their home in Coulee. In 1969, they retired and moved to Kenmare. His wife died on July 8, 1998. George continued to live in Kenmare until his death.
He was a former member of Musicians Association and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
George was a life long musician and played with the Frank Park's Orchestra for over forty years. He also loved to hunt, fish and spent many hours woodworking.
Survivors: daughters, Sharon King and husband Robert, Willmar, MN, Elaine Schock and husband Dennis, Kenmare and Cathy Lawson and husband Curtis, Donnybrook; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian May Frank; parents; daughter, Karen Seime; great grandson, Brandon Matteson.
Funeral: Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 14, 2001, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Kenmare.
Burial: Lakeview Cemetery, Kenmare, ND.
Officiant: Rev. Dick Owens
Music: Joan Larson, organist
Honorary Bearers: George's family and friends.
Active Pall Bearers: Craig Seime, Scott Schock, Jerry Essler, Marlo Mosser, Jarrod Borud and Anthony Meis
H. Raymond (Ray) Frank Jr. - - 1917 - 2000
H. Raymond (Ray) Frank Jr., 83, #33 8th St. SE, Minot, ND, died Tuesday, October 03, 2000, in a Minot medical center after a long illness with cancer.
He was born October 3, 1917, to Harry R. and Lottie (Kunkel) Frank on their farm southwest of Deering, ND. At the age of five, he moved with his parents to live in Surrey Township, and graduated from Surrey High School in 1935. After graduation, Ray worked with his father and for area farmers. He moved to Minot in 1936, and was employed by Equity Creamery, Coca-Cola Bottling and Nash Finch before entering the United States Army in 1945. He served at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO, during WW II and was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant in 1946. Upon his return from the war, he again worked for Nash Finch. He later joined Westland Oil Company, where he worked as a sales agent in the propane division for 30 years. He retired in 1982. He married Marguerite (Marge) Schaefer on June 7, 1939, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot. They lived and raised their family in Minot their entire married life.
Ray was a charter member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church Council and was past president of St. Leo's Holy Name Society and the St. Leo's Parent Teacher Organization. He was also a Eucharistic minister for St. Leo's. He was active in Council 1150 of the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight of the Third Degree and Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree, and received an honorary life membership. Ray served two years as the Knights of Columbus state treasurer. He was selected to attend the National Knights of Columbus Convention in 1962, held in Boston, MA. His family was selected Catholic Family of the Year in 1978-1979 by the Council 1150 of the Knights of Columbus, and later that same year as Outstanding Catholic Family of the 8TH District of the Knights of Columbus. Ray volunteered at John Moses Hospital, ManorCare and Trinity Nursing Home. He enjoyed his time as cub master of the Boy Scouts at both Sunnyside and St. Leo's schools. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Eagles Aerie, Moose Lodge, and the Golden K Kiwanis Club, all of Minot. Ray enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards (especially pinochle) and bowling. He was famous for growing vegetables and sweet peas, which he freely shared with everyone.
Ray is survived by his wife, Marguerite (Marge), Minot; daughter, Mary Burnham and husband Tom, Junction City, KS; sons, James Frank and wife Tammy, Fargo, ND, and Paul Frank and wife Loreeta, Bismarck, ND; nine grandchildren, Sarah Burnham and Laura Burnham, both of Kansas City, KS, and Amy Burnham, Helena, MT, James Frank, Jr., Missoula, MT, Brian Frank and Megan Frank, both of Fargo, Austen Frank, Amanda Frank, and Adam Frank, all of Bismarck; two sisters, Mary Alice Geddes, Junction City, OR, and Dorothy Mae Callahan and husband Bob, Glasgow, MT. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. His parents and two brothers, Beryl and Herman Frank, preceded him in death.
Memorials are preferred to St. Leo's Catholic Church or to the organization of the donor's choice.
Funeral: Saturday, October 7, 2000, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Visitation: Friday, October 6, 2000, from Noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND
Rosary Recitation: Friday, October 6, 2000, 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot, ND
Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND
Celebrants of the Liturgies: Rev. Chris B. Walter, pastor of St. Leo's Church
Rev. Kenneth Phillips - Ray's great-nephew
Music: Processional "Holy God We Praise Thy Name"
Offertory "How Great Thou Art"
Communion "Taste And See The Goodness Of The Lord"
Recessional "On Eagle's Wings"
Marcy and John Witteman, musicians
Reader: Celeste (Schaefer) Johnson - Ray's niece
Gift Bearers: Patricia Theisen and Barbara Nelson
Active Bearers: Ray's nephews
Larry Callahan, Doug Pearson, Dick Schaefer, Fred Schaefer, Dan Schaefer, Jerry Schaefer and Gary Schaefer
Honorary Bearers: Raymond's relatives and friends in the community
