http://weigelfuneral.com Obituaries Weigel Funeral Home gregg@midkotasolutions.com http://weigelfuneral.com/rss.gif http://weigelfuneral.com Obituaries http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318037 Born on August 13th, 1932 in Selfridge, North Dakota died on May 5th, 2008 and resided in Moffit, North Dakota Gerald Oster Gerald Oster, 75, Moffit, died May 5, 2008 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Assembly of God Church, Selfridge, with Rev. Markus Bakke officiating. Burial will be at Selfridge Cemetery following the funeral service. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Gerald was born to Carl and Tillie (Lorenz) Oster on August 13, 1932 at their home. He was raised on the farm about 8 miles southwest of Selfridge. He later moved to town where he lived for most of his life. He worked in underground construction and farmed with his brother, Carl Jr. He married Delores Hubbard in August 1963. They had two children and divorced six years later. Years later he met Virginia SeeWalker. They lived together for many years and had four children. In 1985 Gerald developed COPD, a form of lung cancer. In 2000 he entered the nursing home but later went to live with his oldest daughter, Dorothy, where he remained until the end. He is survived by one brother, Carl Jr., Moffit; his very special friend and the love of his life, Virginia SeeWalker, Selfridge; his children, Dorothy, Moffit, Mary Ann, Bismarck, Wayne Lee and Cheryl, Selfridge, Joseph, CO, Gerald Dale, Mandan; grandchildren, Gail, Chris, Kelly, and Tesa, Moffit, Addie and Donovan, Todd, Austin, and Skye Lee, and Brian and Michael, Selfridge, Heather, Hazen, Melissa, Brittany, and Jayme, Mandan, Sarah, CO; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and his close friend, Daniel Mund. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Grace; one sister, Betty Jean; and five brothers, Herbert, Raymond, Erwin, Harold, and Harvey. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-05-09 11:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318036 Born on October 22nd, 1971 in Bismarck, North Dakota died on May 2nd, 2008 and resided in Bismarck, North Dakota Scott Lee Morrell Scott Lee Morrell, 36, Bismarck, died May 2, 2008 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. John Mathai as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Scott was born October 22, 1971 in Bismarck, the son of Mike and Monica (Ferderer) Morrell. He attended school in Flasher. Most recently he was working at Westcon. Scott’s outgoing and friendly personality with a great sense of humor, love of the outdoors and hard rock music would describe him for all who knew him. He liked spending time outdoors especially when he was fishing, he was an avid pool player, played cards, and enjoyed a competitive game of checkers. He had a particular talent for mechanics and even as a young man his inquisitive mind would have him taking things apart just to see how they worked. His love of mechanics would have him tinkering whether it was a car or a go cart and usually he found a way to increase the speed. Scott was a fun loving father, son, and brother with a contagious laugh and a passion for life, which will be missed by those who knew him. Leaving with fond memories is his daughter, Brittany, Mandan; his mother, Monica Morrell, St. Anthony; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cathy (Francis) Williams, Bismarck, Patty (Zane) Gifford, Gresham, OR, and Carol Conrad, Fargo; five brothers and one sister-in-law, Rod (Raynee) and Mike Jr., both of Bismarck, Greg, Lynnwood, WA, Charles, St. Anthony, and Vernon, Mandan; and many nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his father in 1999 and one nephew, Corey Morrell. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-05-09 10:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318034 Born on May 10th, 1916 in St. Anthony, North Dakota died on May 4th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Julia Leingang Julia Leingang, 91, Mandan, died May 4, 2008 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Julia was born May 10, 1916 in St. Anthony, the daughter of Mathias and Leocadia (Judt) Magilke. On October 29, 1935 she was united in marriage to Alexander Leingang in Solen. In 1961 they moved off of the ranch into Fort Yates. In 1965 they moved to Mandan. Julia worked at the Mandan Hospital for 15 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed volunteering many hours at Aid, Inc. of Mandan. Julia will be remembered fondly for her generosity and compassion to her family and many others. She had a particular talent as a green thumb and liked to garden. Julia enjoyed traveling with friends on bus tours, which included Branson, MO and Nashville. She would often call her daughter and say what a nice day for a drive and this would lead them to the casino. She crocheted many afghans which she gave to her grandchildren. Julia looked forward to going to church with her daughter-in-law on Saturday’s. Spending her 90th Birthday with her children and their families brought her great pleasure. Her legacy of love and laughter will be carried on in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved her. Left with many fond memories are her six daughters and five sons-in-law, Tillie (Francis) Fischer, Bismarck, Alice (Bill) Geiger, Solen, Albina (John) Dworshak, Apache Junction, AZ, Kathy (Garlan) Johnson, Bismarck, Rosie (Rick) Nelson, Tucson, AZ, and Radene Berger (special friend, Darrold Berger), Glen Ullin; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Raymond (Janice) and Marvin, both of Mandan and Joseph, Bismarck; 25 Grandchildren; 46 Great Grandchildren, and one Great Great Grandchild; three sisters, Mary Bonner, Elko, NV, Rose Curtis, Palm Dale, CA, and Peggy Grant, Tulsa, OK; two sisters-in-law, Madaline and Josephine Magilke, both of Billings, MT. Julia was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; her parents; one grandchild, Kurt Miller; two great grandchildren, Jackson Schmit and Shyla Gaustad; three sons-in-law, Adam Geiger, Roger Berger, and Harvey Harm; three sisters and seven brothers. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-05-08 13:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318032 Born on January 2nd, 1950 in Bismarck, North Dakota died on April 24th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Markus "Mark" S. Wald To our great loss Markus “Mark” Stanley Wald passed away suddenly on April 24, 2008 from a beating heart that could not keep up with his strong body and energetic mind. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, April 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant and Rev. Leonard Eckroth as Concelebrant and Homilist. Burial will take place at a later date at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Linton, ND. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Mark was born January 2, 1950 to Stanley M. and Helena (Bosch) Wald in Bismarck, ND. Growing up on a farm near Kintyre, ND (in the sauerkraut triangle region between Napoleon and Linton) Mark learned the values of hard work from his parents and great play from his older siblings. Mark attended schools in rural Kintyre and as a freshman went to high school at Cardinal Muench Seminary at Shanley High School in Fargo North Dakota at the age of 13. In 1966 Mark returned home to St. Anthony School in Linton and graduated in 1967 from Emmons Central High School in Strasburg, ND. That fall Mark began his computer career in Rapid City South Dakota at the National College of Business. Graduating in 1970 Mark was hired as a management trainee at Fidelity Finance Company’s St. Paul office. He was drafted into the U.S. army during the Vietnam conflict. Because of his computer expertise, Mark was assigned to the United States Army Management Systems Support Agency working with an IBM S/360 Model 65, MVT, the full operating system under HASP, and OS Job Control language at the Pentagon in Washington DC. After active duty Mark worked at Lystad’s in Grand Forks as a data processing manager until 1974, at Patterson Land Company in Bismarck until 1975 and the Social Service Board of North Dakota. At the SSB Mark was Computer Systems Analyst-Coordinator until November 1980 after which he started working at Basin Electric Power Cooperative involved in all aspects of data processing and business environment to his final work as business systems and information systems auditor. During his lifetime he attended evening classes and earned his BS in management from NDSU and a Masters in business administration from UND. Mark met his wife Rebecca Boehm in 1976 while attending classes at BSC (BJC at that time).They were married in 1977, had a son Stanley in 1978 and a second son Theodore in 1983. Mark was a hard worker and made sure everyone was always busy, whether rock picking or fixing anything that needed to be fixed. Mark loved to farm and farmed 2300 acres in Emmons, Cass and Morton counties. Rock-picking was a big event, often called “rock parties”. Many “rock pickers” were involved building over 30 big piles of rocks which were used to shore up Crown Butte Dam and many river banks and watershed areas. He also loved fishing. Mark has been to Alaska over 15 times from Ketchikan to Kodiak to Anchorage. Hooking a 200 lb halibut in 2006, Mark proudly displays the tail in the house. Mark also enjoyed hunting, especially bird hunting with his black lab, Ginger. To get his brother Harvey, who had been blind since 1977, out of the house, Mark began a mini auctioneering side-line career in 1982. Harvey and Mark auctioneered together many years as Wald Auction Service. After Harvey passed away Mark continued auctioneering as Log Cabin Auction Co. Mark auctioned a variety of sales including several wildlife and benefit groups and of course garter auctions at weddings. The last garter brought in over $800! Mark was the recipient of the Bismarck Elks Club Voluntary Elk of the Year in 1995-1996. Mark and his wife Becky received the Dakota chapter of American Fisheries Society Aquatic Resource Conservation Award in 2005 for helping provide rocks to shore up Crown Butte Dam in Morton County and clearing up water shed areas that drain into the dam. Mark of course loved card games especially pinochle, gin rummy, hearts, and sequence or “chippy-chippy”. He was always willing to teach youngsters or a niece or nephew how to play, adding a little flair to their playing by “suggestions of cheating”. Mark never taught you everything about the game just in case he would get beat. Playing pool on his regulation size pool table was his favorite past time, rarely getting beat, although sometimes he might “let” you win. Mark has done tax consulting since 1976 with over 150 clients in several states other than North Dakota. Mark had very fast feet and would dance the polka with whoever could keep up with him. He loved the Irish dancers and cloggers and thought he could have been one of them. One of his ‘skills’ was making “Red Eye”. He typed up the recipe and followed it religiously going by ‘color’ and of course ‘taste’. He taught many how to make perfect red eye calling the younger students his ‘grasshoppers’. Mark was a wheeler-dealer never paying the original suggested price, even going to the extent of flipping a coin for a $25 price difference. The last flip of the coin resulted in him paying the $25 for the semi-tractor he was dealing on. He also liked to get a little something out of the dealer such as a cap, can of green John Deere spray paint or some other little trinket. Mark always needed to know what was going on. He called whoever, whenever, and wherever when he needed some information. (He was very nosy or like the Germans say “Wunnervitzig”). Mark took care of and loved the Catholic priests. He spent a lot of time with Father Charlie Backes and Father Leonard Eckroth fishing and playing cards. Mark respected them and treated them as real people. Mark will be missed by so many people; he truly was one of a kind, never afraid of anything or anyone, and never backed down from what he thought was right. Mark always stood his ground; while planning his son Stan’s wedding Mark refused to wear a pink tie and vest. Mark always said when he passed on he would meet his brother Harvey, Fr. Backes and his grandmother Bosch in Heaven and play a mean game of pinochle. Left with many fond memories and an example of a life well lived are his wife of 31 years, Becky, Mandan; two sons, Stanley (fiancée, Alyssa Thompson), Gillette, WY and Theodore (special friend, Kristin Frank), Hazen, ND; his mother, Helena Wald, Linton, ND; two sisters, Sister Siena Wald, Turlock, CA and Luella (Jack) Klein, Linton, ND; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Isadore (Margaret), Kintyre, ND and LuElla Wald, Bismarck and many Nephews, Nieces and Friends. Mark was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Harvey. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the St. Joseph Church Trust Fund. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-28 12:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318033 Born on February 26th, 1938 in Carson, North Dakota died on April 24th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Gerald Bellon Gerald G. Bellon, 70, Mandan, died April 24, 2008 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, April 28, 2008 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating. Burial will follow the service at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by the VFW Post 707 and American Legion Post 40. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Gerald was born February 26, 1938 in Carson, the son of Andrew and Lena (Reiman) Bellon, the seventh of eleven children. He was raised on the family farm near Heil, ND and attended country school. At age 14 he moved to New Albin, Iowa and lived with his Uncle Gottlieb and Aunt Veronica Bellon while attending high school, graduating from New Albin High School in 1955. Gerald served in the US Navy and Naval Reserves and was honorably discharged in January 1963. He married Geraldine Eslinger on February 17, 1963 in Elgin, ND. They recently celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary. Gerald began his employment with Atlas Inc. in 1963 and retired in December 2002. Enjoying active retirement he liked to fish, take walks, and ride bike. Most mornings he could be found having coffee with friends at local restaurants and most afternoons were spent reading at the library. Gerald was a member of the Mandan Moose and an avid Green Bay Packer fan for many years. Left with many fond memories is his wife, Geraldine, Mandan; one son, Steven, Bismarck; and one daughter, Annette Momerak, Mandan; grandchildren, Brian (Jessica) Momerak, Jacksonville, NC and Christopher (Kassandra) Momerak, Minot; great grandsons, Alexander and Nickolas; two brothers, Harvey, Anaconda, MT and Garry, Kennewick, WA; six sisters, Laura Morey, Elgin, Della Hegel, Bismarck, Lillian Hegel, Mandan, Shirley Imm, Eau Claire, WI, Doris Wetzel, Bismarck, and Geraldine Gunsch, Billings, MT; his mother-in-law, Ida Eslinger, Elgin; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Andrew. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-28 10:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318026 Born on November 16th, 1925 in St. Anthony, North Dakota died on April 22nd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Mike V. Renner Mike V. Renner, 82, Mandan, died April 22, 2008 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Mike was born November 16, 1925 in St. Anthony, the son of Valentine and Kathryn (Bender) Renner. On June 16, 1948 he was united in marriage to Margaret Daschle in Bismarck. Mike was employed by Wilhelm Buick, Inc. in Bismarck before retiring in 1988. Best remembered as a gentle, humble, and patient man, Mike was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. An outdoor and nature enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Mike had a particular talent for wood working and liked to fix things. He would save everything in his shop from screws and nails to scraps of wood. Mike was a former member of the Mandan Moose and St. Anthony Verein. His greatest pride was his family and he was proud to take care of his wife, Margaret and be the family caregiver. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years, Margaret, Mandan; their two children, Mary Kay Neibauer, Mandan and Tim Renner, Phoenix, AZ; two grandchildren, Morgan Renner and Heather Neibauer; and one brother, Ted Renner, Dickinson. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John; two sisters; and seven brothers. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-26 09:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318028 Born on August 18th, 1913 in Blue Earth, Minnesota died on April 22nd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Russell F. Larson Russell F. Larson, 94, Mandan, died April 22, 2008 at Prairie View Nursing Home, Underwood. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, April 25, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher officiating. Burial will be at noon on Monday, April 28, 2008 at Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of service on Friday at Weigel Funeral Home. Russell was born August 18, 1913 in Blue Earth, MN, the son of Lewis and Karen (Amlund) Larson. Russell was raised and educated in the Blue Earth area. On August 18, 1939 he was united in marriage to Juanita Collier in Topeka, KS. Juanita died in August 1942. Russell enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1942 to 1945 in the construction battalion building naval shore facilities in combat zones in the SW Pacific. Russell married Mildred Bennett on February 9, 1948 in Grand Forks. He was a self employed linoleum and carpet layer for many years before taking a job as a custodian at the University of North Dakota in 1972, retiring in 1984. Russell enjoyed playing cards, poker, and dice games with family and friends. A talented green thumb, Russell’s lawn and flower garden were beautiful, winning best flower garden in Grand Forks. In the family there was one little niece of Russell’s who did not have a father. Russell opened his arms and his heart and raised her as his own. The little girl, who is almost 60 years old now, will always be grateful because without Russell she would not have had a Dad. Russell is survived by the pride and joy of his life, his grandson, Michael (Lisa) Rathke; his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Everett Hinnenkamp; three very special nieces, Pat (Steve) Harris, Arlayne (Bill) Clow, and Mona Kay Pasutto; many nieces and nephews; and the family pet, Pup Dog. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Juanita and Mildred; one daughter, LaDonna Rathke; four sisters and six brothers. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-25 13:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318025 Born on August 9th, 1930 in Crown Butte area, North Dakota died on April 16th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Fred A. Zander Sr. Fred Anton Zander, Sr., 77, passed away April 16, 2008 in Apache Junction, AZ after battling a long illness. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Albert Leary as celebrant and Rev. Kenneth Phillips as concelebrant. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home where a rosary/parish vigil will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour before the service on Tuesday. Fred was born on August 9, 1930 in Crown Butte, the son of Emil and Julia (Stein) Zander. He was raised and educated in the Crown Butte area. On June 12, 1951 he married Dorothy Doerr in Bismarck. Fred was employed by Corwin Churchill Appliance of Bismarck for eight years and ten years for Corwin Churchill Motors as body shop foreman. He then owned and operated Zander Body Shop in Mandan for 34 years. He never totally retired, staying involved in the family business by visiting regularly and giving advice. Throughout his life he had a hobby of collecting and selling cars. He was a life time member of the Eagles, Elks, and Moose clubs. He loved to travel, camp, fish, play accordion, and tell stories. Fred used his many God given talents as a woodcarver, silversmith, landscape painter, carpenter, and gardener. Fred and Dorothy had been snowbirds in Arizona since 1979 where they acquired many new and lasting friendships. A highlight for Fred was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending their many activities. Fred’s love, sense of humor, and outgoing personality will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy, Mandan; three daughters and three sons-in-law, Karen (Irve) Wickham, Mandan, Phyllis (Myron) Rogstad, Bismarck, and Mary Ellen (Brad) Ereth, Mandan; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Fred Zander Jr., Mandan, Bruce Zander, Las Vegas, NV, Brad (Karla) Zander, and Mark Zander all of Mandan; 14 grandchildren, David (Desri) Rogstad and Casey Rogstad, Kristy (Doug) Kasper, Michael, Brent, and Amber Wickham, Allison, Jamie, and Kyle Ereth, Brittaney and Madysen Zander, Brandon, Heidi, and Heather Zander; three great grandchildren, Derek and McKenzie Zander and Gracie Kasper; four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Lillian (Jack) Kautzman, Mandan, Linda (Dick) Broen, Bemidji, MN, Diana (Gary) Handley, Grandbury, TX, and Doris (Curtis) Dachtler, Davis, CA; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Gary (Flo), Mandan, Lloyd Zander, Fargo, ND, and Manuel Zander, Mandan; one sister-in-law, Frances Zander, Mandan; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lea Grinde, Buffalo, MN, Melvin and Bernice Doerr, and Irene Doerr all of Bismarck, Almer and Marlene Doerr, Eagan, MN, Roy and Cheryl Doerr, Minot, ND, Florence Thor, Minot, ND, Harold and Jackie Doerr, Glendale, AZ, and Harriet Doerr, Dickinson, ND; one uncle, Jerome Zander; two aunts, Sister Damaris and Betty Leingang; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter, Susan Zander; one sister, Carol Knoll; two brothers, Don Zander and Carl Zander; and ten brothers and sisters-in-law. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the on line guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-22 10:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318024 Born on July 28th, 1918 in Mandan, North Dakota died on April 17th, 2008 and resided in Bismarck, North Dakota Angeline Toman Angeline (Ang) Toman, 89, died April 17, 2008 of Alzheimer’s and a stroke at the Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck, where she had been a resident this past year. Monday, April 21, 2008 at 1:00 pm a remembrance of her life will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Mandan, with Rev. Deanna Reikow officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 20, 2008 from 6 to 8 pm at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Visitation will continue from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on Monday at the funeral home only. Angeline D. Finz Toman was born at the Mandan hospital July 28, 1918 to Anton Finz, a German immigrant and Northern Pacific engineer, and his Swedish wife, Helga Carlson Finz. She attended Mandan schools, graduating from Mandan High School in 1935. She attended Macalester College and Nichol’s School of Business in St. Paul and worked there for two years. On June 7, 1941 she married Bernard (Barney) Toman. Barney then went to work at the Kaiser Shipyards in Portland, Oregon where their first child, Jerry, was born. They returned to Mandan to help Barney’s father in Toman Tailoring and Dry Cleaning after the flood of 1943. When Barney’s two brothers returned from the war, they incorporated three businesses in Mandan and Ang often ran the “up front” business of Toman Cleaners. Ang was a very social person whose list of friends extended around the world, but her friends in Mandan were her first priority. She loved entertaining or helping others and could do so on the “spur of the moment.” Barney tended trees, but Ang tended people with food, letters, or conversation. Travel and hosting as a member of Friendship Force was a greatly enjoyed adventure along with many other trips to Europe, South America, and Japan. The last of which took them, and their son, Lee, back to Barney’s roots in the Czech Republic shortly before Barney’s death in 1994. Barney and Ang enjoyed many years with the Mandan Bunch at their north shore trailer on Brush Lake where Ang learned to catch those tasty perch. Her love of art spurred her desire to begin painting lessons, which involved her with the Mandan Art Association. Many of her paintings are treasured possessions of friends and family. Her love of books, reading, and learning was nurtured by her Fortnightly Club. They were both members of a Birthday Club and the Mandan Revelers. She was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. Most important were her many friendships with her sisters in PEO Chapter AK, where she held many offices. Her greatest love was her grandchildren whom she hosted for many overnights and weekend lake visits. She was proud of all their accomplishments and the five great grandchildren that enlarged her loved family. The family would like to gratefully thank Eunice Modin, Ang’s caregiver of two years, and all of the caring staff at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for their special care this past year. She will be missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Marie, Evergreen, CO; daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Bill Baron, Mandan; son and daughter-in-law, Lee Toman and Jan Cronquist, St. Paul, MN; three grandsons, Christian and Keely Toman, great grandchildren, Madison and Ethan, Kansas City, KS; Todd Baron and Wendy Walton, Alpine, WY; Cory Baron, Hawthorne, NY; granddaughter, Heidi and Todd Erickson and great grandchildren, Jordan, Jack, and Kendall, Brentwood, CA; six nephews and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother, Eugene Finz, and one grandchild, Nicole Toman. The family prefers memorials to PEO Chapter AK Scholarship Fund or the First Presbyterian Church of Mandan. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-21 13:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318022 Born on March 24th, 1935 in Napoleon, North Dakota died on April 15th, 2008 and resided in Bismarck, North Dakota Adeline Glatt Adeline Glatt, 73, Bismarck, died April 15, 2008 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, April 18, 2008 at Church of St. Anne, Bismarck, with Rev. Edwin Wehner as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Adeline was born March 24, 1935 in rural Napoleon to Joe and Helen (Mitzel) Aberle and was raised and educated in the St. Boniface area. She married Bill Glatt on October 1, 1956. They lived on his family farm south of Napoleon for 31 years before moving to Bismarck in 1982. Here they managed an apartment complex. Adeline is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bill, Bismarck; two daughters, Loree (Russ) Becker, Lakeville, MN and Cheryl (Robert) Burns, Mandan; two grandsons, Grant and Lance Becker; her parents, Joe and Helen Aberle, Napoleon; six brothers, Sebastian (Betty), Bismarck, LeRoy (Carmen), SD, David (Judy), IA, Larry (Sue), IL, Steve (Pat), MO, and Joseph (Lorraine), Wishek, ND; two sisters, Marie Mitzel, CA and Helen (Marcus) Franck, Fargo, ND. Adeline was preceded in death by one brother, James; one brother-in-law, Mike Mitzel; and two infant grandchildren. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-18 11:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318020 Born on September 21st, 1910 in Mandan, North Dakota died on April 9th, 2008 and resided in Glen Ullin, North Dakota Frances Brewster Frances Brewster, 97, formerly of Breien, died April 9, 2008 at the Marian Manor Health Care Center, Glen Ullin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Frances was born September 21, 1910 in Mandan, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Schaner) Buckley. She attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Mandan High School in 1928. Frances looked over the household for her Father and two younger brothers while growing up. Her love of traveling started as a young girl with a train pass she used to travel extensively. On April 29, 1943 she was united in marriage to Maurice Brewster in Mandan. They made their home near Breien where they farmed and ranched. Frances will be remembered fondly for her unique sense of humor and feisty personality. A talented green thumb, she enjoyed gardening, planting trees, and flowers; especially wanting to grow roses. With a particular talent for crafts, she liked to sew, quilt, and crochet. Looking for a new adventure, Frances took an oil painting class when she was 75 years old to explore another talent. Active in several organizations, she was a member of the Prairie Hustlers Homemaker Group, a 4-H Leader, and American Legion Auxiliary. Her legacy of love and laughter is carried in the hearts of all who loved her. Left with many fond memories is one daughter, Sharon Many Horses, Bismarck; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne (Lillian), Helena, MT and David (Shirley), Kokomo, IN; four grandchildren, Brenna Many Horses, Amy Lane, and Mike and Erik Brewster; and four great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband in 1962; one son-in-law, Mark Many Horses; and two brothers, Joe and George. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-12 10:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318018 Born on November 15th, 1915 in McIntosh County, North Dakota died on March 31st, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Elizabeth "Betty" Vetter Elizabeth “Betty” Vetter, 92, Mandan died March 31, 2008 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Elizabeth was born November 15, 1915 in McIntosh County, the daughter of Andrew and Maria Anna (Roehrich) Mathern. On July 3, 1935 she married Balzer Vetter. Betty was a great gardener, a carpenter, a home decorator, a card player, a volunteer, a ceramic painter, a cake decorator, a foster parent, a supporting companion, an understanding mother, and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. A devotional individual who embraced her faith and enjoyed sharing the funny side of life. She is survived by one son, Les Vetter, Poughkeepsie, NY and one daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and Richard McLaughlin, Mandan; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Magdeline (Gertie) Salhus, Auburn, WA and Pauline and Alfred Ell, Aberdeen, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Balzer in 1989, and six brothers and six sisters. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Catholic Indian Mission, PO Box 639, Fort Yates, ND 58538, in memory of Betty. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-05 10:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318019 Born on June 15th, 1917 in Fairfield, North Dakota died on April 2nd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Eva Weber Eva Weber, 90, Mandan, died April 2, 2008 at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 4, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Eva was born June 15, 1917 in Fairfield, ND, the daughter of Nicolaus and Minnie (Frederick) Roshau. On June 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to Edward Weber in Bismarck. In her working days, Eva worked for many years as a cook at the Gourmet House in Mandan. Her spirit is at peace and she will be remembered and loved. Left with fond memories is one brother-in-law, Val Degele, Dickinson, ND; one sister-in-law, Vernice Frederick, Bismarck; and her extended family of Albert Fode. Eva was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1988; two sisters, Barbara Degele and Julia Thielen; and two brothers, John and Victor. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-04-04 14:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318017 Born on October 24th, 1918 in Timmer, North Dakota died on March 26th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Matt Froelich Matt “M.W.” Froelich, 89, Mandan, died March 26, 2008 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery with military honors provided by the VFW Post 707 and American Legion Post 40. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 pm followed by a Parish Vigil at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home only. Matt was born October 24, 1918 near Timmer, ND, the son of Matt J. and Katherine (Fitterer) Froelich. Matt lived on the farm and attended rural school in Freda, ND. In 1928 his family moved to a farm near Selfridge. Matt graduated from Selfridge High School in 1936 and then joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, serving as a Forestry Clerk and Supply Sergeant in Priest Lake, ID. Attending Mankato Commercial College for one year, he went on to work as a bookkeeper and a substitute teacher. In 1939 he became the Sioux County Agricultural Adjustment Program Administrative Clerk and plotted aerial photographs of Sioux County. From 1942 until 1945 he served in the US Army as a Company Clerk, Battalion Sergeant Major, and Master Sergeant with Regimental S-3 Operations. On May 25, 1946 Matt was united in marriage to Esther Seidler in Bismarck. For the next 11 years Matt was and independent businessman, operating an insurance, accounting, and real estate office in Mandan. From 1956 to 1970 he was an owner operator of the Missouri Slope Livestock Auction. Enjoying an “extended vacation” for a couple of years and the benefits of retirement, the entrepreneur in him incorporated into business for the purpose of marketing a bacteria enzyme product for the treatment of organic waste, Master Zyme. In 1985 he became a private investigator, primarily involved in recovery of converted collateral mortgaged to banks and Federal Lending agencies until his official retirement in 1993. Left with many fond memories is his wife of 61 years, Esther, Mandan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline (Michael) Meagher, Fargo, ND, Carol (Dr. Dale) Moquist, Houston, TX, and JoAnn (Ray) Ramsey, Colleyville, TX; 5 grandchildren, Lisa (Brent) Roettger, Kris (Conley) Sandberg, Erik (Kristen) Moquist, Darren and Brian Moquist; and 2 great grandchildren, Logan Mathew and Anna Kay Sandberg. Matt was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Mike and John; and 2 infant siblings. Memorials are preferred and may be directed to the Home on the Range. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-29 11:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318015 Born on February 16th, 1921 in Fallon, North Dakota died on March 23rd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Nick Schmidt Nick Schmidt, 87, Mandan, died peacefully March 23, 2008 at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, March 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm led by Sister Frances Marie Voigt. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church. Nick Schmidt was born at Fallon, ND on February 16, 1921 to Matt and Eva (Lantz) Schmidt. He married Bertha M. Frank on June 4, 1946 in Flasher, ND. Together they owned and operated a ranch where they had sheep and cattle near Breien, ND. After his semi retirement he and Bertha moved into Breien where he still would continue his involvement in the ranch. In 2004 they moved to Mandan. Nick and Bertha loved to travel. They traveled throughout the United States and Mexico but Nick was always grateful to come back to Breien. He had a great appreciation for the outdoors. Nick planted many trees which led to many birds that he would feed. An active leader in his community, Nick served on the board of Mor Gran Sou for 28 years, the Timmer school board for 8 years, the Sacred Heart Catholic church board of trustees. He served as a chairman for the soil conservation district and rural fire district. He was a member of the Lions club, Elks club and a buyer for North Central Wool. He was a 4-H leader for 20 years. Nick helped organize the weighing association in Flasher, ND. Nick will be deeply missed by his wife of 61 years Bertha, Mandan; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marilyn (Friend, Vernon Jonson) Vollmer, Bismarck, Jane Otto, “Tex” Murry, Hastings MN and Bonnie (Mike) Voigt, Menoken, ND; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Dave (Rosanne), Bismarck, Steve (Cheri), Grand Island, NE and Dean (Leanne), Mandan; 14 grandchildren, Bruce Vollmer, Brenda (Friend, Joe Belo) Vollmer, Matt, Jessie and Mike Murry, Marie Hollomon, Shane Voigt, Brielle (Dan) Holland, Erica, Nathan, Jared, Justin, Jaycie and Derek Schmidt; seven great grandchildren, Chalsie and Zachary Emil, Storie Hollomon, Westley, Noah and Quinn Murry, Jaydon Voigt; three sisters, Frances Mack, Dickinson, ND, Monica Schmidt, Solen, ND, and Deloris Galas, Minneapolis, MN; two brothers Victor, Bismarck and Jim “J.J.”, West Fargo, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Betty Gustin and Helen Soff; two brothers Ed and Ray and one son-in-law, Ken Vollmer. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Alexius Home Health Care. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-28 12:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318013 Born on May 15th, 1985 in Bismarck, North Dakota died on March 22nd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Travis Hilfer Travis L. Hilfer, 22, Mandan, died March 22, 2008 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Center, ND. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at First Lutheran Church, Mandan, with Rev. Lee Herberg officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Memory Celebration at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Travis was born May 15, 1985 in Bismarck, the son of Brent and Becky (Schmeling) Hilfer. He was an active child, very spontaneous and fun. A 2003 Mandan High School graduate, Travis was active in sports, especially wrestling. He represented North Dakota four times in National Competitions. In the 135 pound weight division, he was a contender for the State Championship, until an injury kept him out. This did not keep him away from the sport however, he was there coaching and cheering on teammates, always a champion for the underdog. Travis attended Bismarck State College and was working for Oxentenko as a painter and texturer. Travis had an incredible personality and a passion for the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hunting. A tremendous son, brother, and friend, Travis was always willing to help out, whether it was moving or calving, he was there and always giving 150%. Travis will be remembered for his sense of humor, love of people, and enthusiasm for life, always living in the moment. He touched many lives and leaves an emptiness that only love and happy memories can fill. Travis will be remembered and missed by many, including his parents, Brent and Becky Hilfer, Mandan; two sisters and one brother, Lexie, Grand Forks, Corbin and Aliya, Mandan; grandparents, Wally and Ardell Schmeling, Mandan and Esther and Jack Erhardt, Bismarck. He was preceded in death by one sister, Jennifer Dahl and grandfather, Richard Hilfer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Ducks Unlimited. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-27 14:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318014 Born on October 2nd, 1936 in Morristown, South Dakota died on March 23rd, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Blair Sander Blair Sander, 71, Mandan, died March 23, 2008 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. John Mathai as celebrant. Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Blair was born October 2, 1936 in Morristown, South Dakota, the son of Rolin and Viola M. (Scott) Sander. On September 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Hazel Well in Morristown, SD. While living in South Dakota he worked for Home Stake Mining. He worked for Office Systems in Bismarck for 30 years as a serviceman before retiring in 2005. He continued to work part time as a delivery driver. On June 12, 1992 he married Lillian Hoffman Thomas in Bismarck. Blair will be remembered fondly as an outgoing and social man. He was a fascinating conversationalist and would sit down with anyone, friend or stranger, and visit. He liked to have fun and had many jokes he liked to share. After his retirement he would go to Kist Livestock and local Implement dealers to socialize. Blair had a great personality and a particular talent for woodwork, building a doll house for Lillian and decks for his children. Often riding his lawn tractor, Blair would maintain the road near his home, cut grass, and bird watch while he worked. His greatest pride was his family and grandchildren. He had a special fondness and soft touch for the babies. At their many family gatherings Blair was the chef. Well known for his grilling talents, he was also a terrific baker and made great caramel rolls. Left with many fond memories and an example of a life well lived is his wife, Lillian, Mandan; five children, Darcy (Dean) Warkenthien, Stacy (Jonathan) Jaycox, and Mark (Suzanne) Sander, all of Fargo, ND, Tammy Fleck, Konowa, OK, and Douglas (Tracey) Sander, Bismarck; three step children, Debbi (Brian) Selzler and Brion (Janell) Thomas, both of Bismarck, and Bruce (Sam) Thomas, Laurel, MT; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette (Eddy) Bonogofsky, Maysville, NC; one brother, Lyle (Colleen), Bowman, ND; and one sister-in-law, Dede Sander, Colorado Springs, CO. Blair was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Peggy (William) Duncan; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Lester (Ione) and Ronnie. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-26 11:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318012 Born on December 15th, 1936 in Mandan, North Dakota died on March 18th, 2008 and resided in Bismarck, North Dakota Anthony A. "Tony" Fleck Anthony A. “Tony” Fleck, 71, Bismarck, died March 18, 2008 at the Baptist Home, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Church of the Ascension, Bismarck, with Rev. Marvin Klemmer as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Parish Vigil at 6:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Anthony was born December 15, 1936 in Mandan, the son of Anton A. and Madeline Fleck. He was united in marriage with Jeanette Brendel on March 30, 1967 in Bismarck. Tony’s first job was at a meat shop where he delivered meat to homes. Later working for Sanitary Plumbing, and finally for the Maintenance Department of the North Dakota Highway Department, retiring in 1995, after 28 years of service. Tony will be remembered as a social and outgoing man. He enjoyed going to events and visiting with friends as well as strangers. Walking with his dogs was something he did often. Tony loved to watch professional wrestling and Monday nights were always reserved for that. He took great pride in his pickup; he was proud of it and always kept it clean. Tony’s photography and home movies of family gatherings leaves many fond memories for all those he loved and cherished. Tony will be remembered by so many whose lives he touched. He will be lovingly remembered by his special friend, Debra Brych, Bismarck; two sisters, Ardis (Lyle) Schmautz and Diane (Ralph) Beckler; one brother, James F. (Maxine) Fleck, all of Mandan; and several nieces and nephews. Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette in 1996; his parents; and one brother, Arthur. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-25 11:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318010 Born on November 21st, 1946 in Mandan, North Dakota died on March 14th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Bob Erhardt Robert “Bob” Erhardt, 61, Mandan, died March 14, 2008 at his home. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. John Mathai as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan, with military honors provided by the Flasher VFW and American Legion. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Bob was born November 21, 1946 in Mandan, the son of George F. and Pauline (Roll) Erhardt. He was raised in the Flasher area and graduated from Flasher High School in 1965. Bob was united in marriage to Doris Krause on November 23, 1968. Bob attended Bismarck State College and graduated from the North Dakota Law Enforcement Academy in 1980. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve and for 26 years with the Morton County Sheriff’s Department, with the last four years as Sheriff. Bob worked for four years as an investigator with the Metro Area Narcotics Task force and was also on the Administrative Board, a member of the ND Peace Officers Association, veteran / member of the Flasher American Legion Post 69, and a Board Member of the Bismarck State College Criminal Justice Program. A highlight for Bob was to have friends and family together for his annual Christmas party and pheasant dinner. He always enjoyed a good game of pinochle and gathering at the coffee shop. Bob was a terrific dancer and enjoyed dancing to country music at the Lonesome Dove. Most of all, going pheasant hunting with his family and friends was the ultimate for Bob. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor, dedication to family and community, and a good cup of coffee. Much loved and a true friend with a ready smile and laugh, Bob will be sadly missed by his friends and family including his mother, Pauline Erhardt, Bismarck; one sister, Lorraine (Ron) Dressler, Bismarck; four brothers, Norm (Bonnie), Flasher, Marvin (Ranette), Mandan, Clarence and Kevin (Norma), both of Bismarck; nieces and nephews, Lisa Dressler Manz (Tim Manz), Jason (EmaLee) Dressler, Susan Dressler Kalberer (Jesse Kalberer), Michelle Dressler Johnson (Michael Johnson), Nikki (Corey) Hanson, Dustin Erhardt, RaeLynn Erhardt, and Kelli Erhardt; and 13 great nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father, George, in 1981. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-20 10:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318011 Born on July 9th, 1933 in Laurel, Montana died on March 17th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Mary Lou Ferderer Mary Lou Ferderer, 74, Mandan, died peacefully March 17, 2008 at Medcenter One Hospital, Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Catholic Daughters Rosary at 4:00 pm and a Parish Vigil at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Mary Lou Ferderer Wheeler was born July 9, 1933 in Laurel, MT, the daughter of Lee and Otillia (Molenda) Wheeler. She graduated from Laurel High School. On April 20, 1953 she was united in marriage to William E. Ferderer in Laurel, MT. Mary Lou worked for 17 years as a counselor at the State Industrial School. Mary Lou will be remembered fondly as a loving, caring, and nurturing wife and mother. Her strong Christian faith was evident in her lifestyle and as an active member of the Christ the King Parish and Catholic Daughters. Mary Lou took pleasure in playing cards, dancing, embroidery, and working in her flower gardens. She was an excellent wife and mother with a particular talent for cooking. Her family enjoyed all of her wonderful German recipes and she made the best apple and lemon meringue pies, cheese buttons, and blachenda. Although she could cook most everything, her favorite food was a good hamburger with pickles and onion only! Her great pride was her family and they enjoyed spending the summers at their cabin at Heart Butte and skiing on Lake Isabelle. She touched many lives and leaves an emptiness that only love and happy memories can fill. Mary Lou will be remembered by her husband of 54 years, William E., Mandan; one daughter Robon (Bruce) Meyhoff, Fargo; one son, Nicholas C. (Sharon) Port Orchard, WA; five grandchildren, Holly, Jena, and Brant Weller, Julie (Ryan) Szczepanik, and Erin Elizabeth Ferderer; one great grandson, Mason Weller; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Frank (Anita) Laurel, MT, Ann Wheeler, Phoenix, AZ; and one brother-in-law, Johnny Norwood, Billings, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Babe Norwood; and one brother, Burt Wheeler. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-19 09:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318009 Born on December 12th, 1932 in Center, North Dakota died on March 13th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Peter Himmelspach Peter Himmelspach, 75, Mandan, died March 13, 2008 at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:30 pm on Monday, March 17, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon on Monday, March 17, 2008 at the funeral home only. Peter was born December 12, 1932 in Center, ND, the son of Mike and Veronica (Doll) Himmelspach. He was united in marriage with Kathleen Ferderer on October 6, 1958. Peter worked as a Construction Superintendent for NC Rolfson and Sons for over 30 years. He was an avid Vikings and Twins fan. Peter enjoyed watching his children play softball, working in the yard/garden, playing pinochle in his card club, and playing bingo. The family enjoys many fond memories of camping and fishing in "the bus" at Garrison. His greatest pride was being with his family. Left with many fond memories are his four children: Terry (Michele) Himmelspach, Bismarck; Melinda (Myron) Scherr, Mandan; Peggy Himmelspach, Scottsdale, AZ; and Alan Himmelspach, Scottsdale, AZ. Also surviving him are his six grandchildren, Ashley, Tara, and Kristin Himmelspach and Andrew, Erica, and Dylan Scherr. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Bernice Himmelspach. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen in 1990; his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Matt Yantzer; three brothers and one sister-in-law: Theodore, Martin, and Anton (Ann) Himmelspach. His legacy of love and laughter will be carried on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view tribute and flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-17 14:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318005 Born on March 20th, 1940 in Linton, North Dakota died on March 13th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Isabella "Izzy" Fischer Isabella “Izzy” Fischer, 67, Mandan, died March 13, 2008 at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am on Monday, March 17, 2008 at Spirit of Life Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. John Mathai as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Linton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8:00 am until time of service on Monday at the church. Isabella was born March 20, 1940 in Linton, ND, the daughter of Joseph and Malonia (Wolfe) Fischer. She lived at the Development Center in Grafton, ND until moving to the HIT group home in Mandan where she lived until entering the Care Center. Izzy worked as a house keeper through HIT, Inc. for 15 years. She enjoyed her work and spending time with the friends she had there. Izzy will be remembered as a friendly and social woman who enjoyed being with people and singing and dancing. Her sense of humor and contagious laugh are treasured memories of all who knew her. She is survived by one sister, Angeline Brander, Rochester, MN, her extended family and staff at HIT, Inc. and the Medcenter One Care Center, and a special friend, Susan Larson. Izzy was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael and Alvin. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-17 09:00:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318002 Born on May 27th, 1970 in Bismarck, North Dakota died on March 8th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Camaie "Cammie" Unterseher Camaie “Cammie” A. Unterseher, 37, Mandan, died March 8, 2008 near Wheatland, WY from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Kenneth Phillips as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Cammie was born May 27, 1970 in Bismarck, the daughter of Monty and Gloria (Bullinger) Unterseher. A Mandan High School graduate, Cammie attended college in Fargo and Denver, CO earning degree in Applied Science and nursing. She worked in the nursing home as she loved working with older people. More recently she worked for Local Union #563 who contracted with power plants. Her fun free spirit, generosity, and kindness endeared Cammie to all who knew her. Her strong spirituality was evident in both her lifestyle and daily conversion with people. She often used her Christian faith to familiarize herself with strangers. Cammie kept herself grounded through daily prayer and confidence. She also found great comfort in helping lost souls. Cammie was very goal oriented and always had a plan. However, her selflessness and willingness to help people was most often the downfall to her own goals. This never deterred her from looking towards a better future. Cammie enjoyed traveling, movies, reading, talking with people, and spending quality time with her two daughters. Cammie was an adored daughter, proud mother, great friend, and wonderful and joyful person. Her warmth and kindness will be remembered in the hearts of all who knew her. Left with many fond memories and an example of a life well lived are her daughters, Brandy E. Unterseher and son-in-law Chris Hugh, Mandan and Emily Ann, Dickinson; parents, Monty and Gloria Unterseher, Mandan; grandfather, Iver Unterseher, Mandan; two brothers, Monty (Angie), Bismarck and Steve, Minneapolis, MN; niece, Madison Unterseher, Bismarck; her special friend, William Billadeau; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, Shirley and Sherry Kuller, Randy Ressler, Harry and JoAnn House, Doug, Florence and Dustin Bauer, Mandan, Daren, Sara, Brittany, and Ben Bauer, MN, Edna, Bob, Bob Jr., Bobby III and Buck Crowell, Bismarck, Brenda and Rick Kriedeman, Center, Rhonda and Jason Altoff, Bismarck, Sara Jo Kriedeman and Paul Swiatek, MN, Katie, Scott, Dylan and Erik Way, Mandan, Edward, Kim, Edward III and Christopher Bullinger, Bismarck, Adam and Larue Jurgens, Jack, Emily, and Lauren Leingang , Missoula, MT. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Katherine and Edward Bullinger and Alice Unterseher. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Abused Adult Resource Center. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower and tribute photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-15 10:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318004 Born on August 25th, 1923 in Mott, North Dakota died on March 11th, 2008 and resided in Mandan, North Dakota Veronica Greff Veronica Greff, 84, passed away peacefully at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan, on March 11, 2008. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, with Rev. Patrick Schumacher as celebrant. Burial will follow the service at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Rosary / Parish Vigil at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Veronica was born on the farm in rural Mott to Valentine and Amelia (Steiner) Senn on August 25, 1923. She attended rural schools and lived on the farm until she married Michael “Mike” Greff on May 4, 1942. They had 11 children. They farmed in rural Mott until 1954, when they moved south of Glen Ullin, ND, and continued to farm until the fall of 1959 when they moved into Glen Ullin. In the fall of 2003 they moved to Mandan. Veronica entered the Medcenter One Care Center in September 2004. While living in Glen Ullin, Veronica was a member of the Christian Mothers, helped deliver Meals on Wheels, and was an active member of the North Dakota Right to Life. Veronica worked at Renner’s Café for 3 years and then went to work as a cook at the Marian Manor Nursing Home for 24 years. She was a devoted wife, a very loving mother and grandmother, and an excellent cook and seamstress. She will be especially remembered for her meatballs. Veronica is survived by her husband of 65 years, Michael “Mike”, Mandan; 10 children, Joseph (Judy) Greff, Mandan, Phyllis (Bill) Glaser, Mandan, Germaine Jensen, Mound, MN, Patricia (Matt) Steckler, Bismarck, Duane (Margie) Greff, Bismarck, Dennis (Marilyn) Greff, Bismarck, Robert (Sandy) Greff, Midland, MI, Alvin (Bernadette) Greff, West Valley City, UT, Craig (Mary) Greff, Bismarck, Perry (Annette) Greff, Glen Ullin; four sisters, Delores Huisman, Bismarck, Dorothy (Richard) Skaufel, Aurora, CO, Bertha (Fred) White, Louisville, KY, and Mildred (Paul) Banchy, Eau Claire, WI; two brothers, Roy Senn, Mott, ND and Patrick (Mary Ann) Senn, Greensboro, NC; one sister-in-law, Ann Senn, Covina, CA; 23 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. One grandson, Eric Greff, shares her birthday. Veronica was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eugene; one grandson, Kevin Greff; one son-in-law, Dan Jensen; one brother, Linus; one sister, Rose Schweiger; and two brothers-in-law, Frank Schweiger and Maynard Huisman. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-15 10:30:00T12:00+00:00 http://weigelfuneral.com/obits.php?o_id=318006 Born on January 22nd, 1913 in Pollock, South Dakota died on March 12th, 2008 and resided in Selfridge, North Dakota Della Feist Della Laura Feist, 95, Selfridge, ND died March 12, 2008 at Medcenter One Care Center, Mandan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am on March 15, 2008 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Selfridge, ND. Burial will be at St. Philomena Cemetery, Selfridge. Visitation will be held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2008 at Weigel Funeral Home with a Parish Vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. Della Laura Slater was born on January 22, 1913 at Pollock, SD to Herbert and Clara (Hoffman) Slater. Della came to the Selfridge area with her parents in 1922 and was raised on a farm located in the brakes about sixteen miles east of Selfridge. She graduated from Selfridge High School in 1932. Della was married to Peter Feist on April 6, 1933 at Fort Yates, ND by Judge Carrigan. Della and Peter lived on a little farm west of Selfridge near Peter’s parents, Anton and Frances (Volk) Feist until the fall of 1936. They moved the house from the farm into Selfridge that fall. They lived in Selfridge about two years until they moved to the Slater farm located just east of the former Joe Dillman farm. In 1937 a tornado wrecked their whole farm and they moved back into Selfridge and opened the Feist Cash Market and continued to farm and ranch until they retired. Peter and Della celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary April 6, 2003. Della and Peter lived on a little farm west of Selfridge near Peter’s parents, Anton and Frances (Volk) Feist until the fall of 1936. They moved the house from the farm into Selfridge that fall. They lived in Selfridge about two years until they moved to the Slater farm located just east of the former Joe Dillman farm. In 1937 a tornado wrecked their whole farm and they moved back into Selfridge and opened the Feist Cash Market and continued to farm and ranch until they retired. Della was a member of the Ridgeroad Homemakers Club, the first club organized in Sioux County in the 1930’s. Della served as Town Board member of Selfridge during 1960-61. Della witnessed many improvements to the town of Selfridge including city water and sewer, cement sidewalks and crossings, black topped streets, telephone installation, building the Selfridge cheese factory, K.C. Hall, and First Selfridge Bank, completing the Federal Highway north of Selfridge, and building the West Dam using horses and scrapers. She is survived by two daughters, Darlene (Lawrence) Walker, Bozeman, MT and Della (Loren) Froehlich, Montpelier, ND; one son Donald (Joan), Selfridge; five grandchildren, Connie (Kris) Kirkland, Ron Walker, Carrie (Jim) Klempel, Terry (E.L.) Froehlich, and Robert (Holly) Froehlich; 13 great grandchildren, Genevieve Froehlich, Lane and Cody Froehlich, Lauren Klempel, Steve, Mike, and David Rosengren, Branden Kirkland, Caleb Walker, Kendra Meier, Corina, Laura, and Connor Feist, and Cheryl Walker-Feist; 2 great great grand children, Garret and Wyatt Meier; one sister, Sylvia (Otto) Nathan, Valley City, ND; and sister-in-law, Helen Slater, Fargo, ND. Della was preceded in death by her husband in 2003; her parents; one grandson, Donald Feist Jr.; one great grand daughter, Kayla Walker; three sisters, Minnie Carpenter, Stella Januschitis, and Pearl Slater; and one brother, Earl Slater. Go to www.weigelfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook and view flower photos. info@weigelfuneral.com 2008-03-15 09:30:00T12:00+00:00