1925
Florence
2014
Florence Schaaf
April 7, 1925 — June 8, 2014
Florence H. Schaaf, 89, Mandan, ND died June 8, 2014 at Sanford off Collins in Mandan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 10, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home; with a Verein Rosary at 7:00 pm followed by a Parish Vigil at 7:15 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Florence was born on April 7, 1925 to Peter and Florence (Erhardt) Markel at Judson, ND. As a young woman she moved with her family to a farm near the Crown Butte, ND area and later moved to the rural St. Anthony, ND area. Florence being one of the older children took on the many responsibilities of family life on the farm. She and Jack R. Schaaf were united in marriage on November 12, 1945 in St. Anthony, ND. After their marriage they lived on the family farm where they farmed with Jack’s parents until 1952 when she and Jack moved to Mandan, ND.
Florence learned at an early age the tasks of creating a home for her family. She enjoyed many social events with friends and family. Always a high point were extended family gatherings, which included preparing many German recipes and playing cards. She appreciated nature, spending many hours in her garden and canning the produce. She was fond of old time music and especially dancing to polkas and waltzes. Several trips, whether by air, train or auto to Seattle and Tacoma to visit family were adventures she loved. This woman of kindness and hospitality sprinkled with a sense of humor and a strong faith will be cherished by all who knew her and especially by her family.
Blessed to have shared her life are her husband, Jack; daughters, Rosemary Beer, Mandan and Sue (Ken) Zander, Mandan; sons, Ben L., Mandan, Ron (Vicky), Mandan, Jack (Maralyn), Mandan and Tom (Carol), Mandan; 11 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren; brothers, Constantine (Liz) Markel, Mandan and Steve (Kay) Markel, Mandan, sisters- in -law, Clara Markel, Mandan, Louise Markel, Mandan, Maggie Schaff, Bismarck and Clara Schmidt, Tacoma, Wa.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann Hamann, Katherine (Ed) Bullinger and Minnie (Leonard) Bullinger; brothers, Ignatius, Pete (Maggie), John (Grace), Joe (Maggie) and Clemens (Louise).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mandan, ND with Rev. Shane Campbell as celebrant. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 10, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 pm at Weigel Funeral Home; with a Verein Rosary at 7:00 pm followed by a Parish Vigil at 7:15 pm. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Florence was born on April 7, 1925 to Peter and Florence (Erhardt) Markel at Judson, ND. As a young woman she moved with her family to a farm near the Crown Butte, ND area and later moved to the rural St. Anthony, ND area. Florence being one of the older children took on the many responsibilities of family life on the farm. She and Jack R. Schaaf were united in marriage on November 12, 1945 in St. Anthony, ND. After their marriage they lived on the family farm where they farmed with Jack’s parents until 1952 when she and Jack moved to Mandan, ND.
Florence learned at an early age the tasks of creating a home for her family. She enjoyed many social events with friends and family. Always a high point were extended family gatherings, which included preparing many German recipes and playing cards. She appreciated nature, spending many hours in her garden and canning the produce. She was fond of old time music and especially dancing to polkas and waltzes. Several trips, whether by air, train or auto to Seattle and Tacoma to visit family were adventures she loved. This woman of kindness and hospitality sprinkled with a sense of humor and a strong faith will be cherished by all who knew her and especially by her family.
Blessed to have shared her life are her husband, Jack; daughters, Rosemary Beer, Mandan and Sue (Ken) Zander, Mandan; sons, Ben L., Mandan, Ron (Vicky), Mandan, Jack (Maralyn), Mandan and Tom (Carol), Mandan; 11 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren; brothers, Constantine (Liz) Markel, Mandan and Steve (Kay) Markel, Mandan, sisters- in -law, Clara Markel, Mandan, Louise Markel, Mandan, Maggie Schaff, Bismarck and Clara Schmidt, Tacoma, Wa.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Ann Hamann, Katherine (Ed) Bullinger and Minnie (Leonard) Bullinger; brothers, Ignatius, Pete (Maggie), John (Grace), Joe (Maggie) and Clemens (Louise).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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