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Duane Arnold Rose
(October 28, 1943 - May 12, 2012)
Funeral services for Duane Arnold Rose, 68, of Hettinger, ND will be Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Reeder, ND. Rev. Stephanie Swanson will officiate and burial of Duane's ashes will be at a later date in the Hettinger cemetery. Visitations will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday morning at the Church. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be a 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Church in Reeder.
Duane Arnold Rose was born on October 28, 1943 in Hettinger, ND to Arnold and Evelyn (Hoffman) Rose. He attended grade school in Bucyrus, ND and graduated from Hettinger High School in 1961. Duane furthered his education at Wahpeton College and earned a degree in diesel mechanics in 1963.
Duane marred Bonnie Nelson on January 2, 1964. They made their home ranching in Montana along the Powder River. In 1967 they moved back to the Hettinger area to farm with his dad. Their son, Casey was born in August 1967 and their daughter, DeeAnn was born in November 1969.
In the spring of 1970 they moved to the Rose family farm where he resided until his passing. Upon retiring from farming, Duane worked at Nodak Hog Farms, near Scranton, ND for ten years. After that he could be found helping out friends and family on their farms. Duane could always be counted on to help those in need of help.
Duane passed away at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND on Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 surrounded by his family. He fought a fast and courageous battle against cancer.
Duane is survived by his wife, Bonnie, his son, Casey (Lynette) Rose and granddaughter, Cassandra, of Lincoln, ND, his daughter, DeeAnn (Mike) and granddaughter, Ashley and grandson, Cody, of Mandan, ND. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis Enerson-Jackson (Larry), of Reeder, brother, Larry Rose, Everett, WA, sister, Carla (Gayle) Stang, Hettinger and several nieces, nephews and other family members.
Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Evelyn Rose, his brothers-in-law, Sherman Enerson and Walter Schaible and a sister-in-law, E.J. Rose.
Bruce Wayne Olson
(July 10, 1945 - April 13, 2012)
Funeral services for Bruce Wayne Olson, 66, of Minot, ND and Hettinger ND will be Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hettinger Lutheran Church. Rev. Kathleen Dettmann will officiate and burial will be at the Richland cemetery, north of Hettinger.
Bruce Olson passed away suddenly on April 13, 2012 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Centennial Chapel (formerly the Congregational Church) in Hettinger.
Dan Merwin
(March 14, 1923 - April 12, 2012)
Funeral services for Dan Merwin, age 89 of Hettinger, will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Hettinger Lutheran Church. Pastor Kathleen Dettmann will officiate with burial in the Hettinger cemetery.
A family service will be held at 7:00pm on Monday evening at the Centennial Chapel (former Congregational Church) in Hettinger.
Special music will be provided by Norman and Bonnie Smith, vocalists and Linda Nudell, organist.
Serving as casketbearers are Ron Merwin, Dave Merwin, Paul Merwin, Vince Gunn, George Ormiston, and Kevin Ormiston. Honorary Casketbearers are all of Dan’s nephews and nieces.
Daniel Earl Merwin was born on March 14, 1923 to Frances Henry (F.H.) and Merle (Gillespie) Merwin near Haynes, ND. Dan grew up on the family farm just a stone’s throw east of Haynes; the house is standing today. Dan told many stories about growing up in a family of sixteen kids—with Dan being fifth in line. Some of those stories included a horse named Pedro who was smarter than anyone who ever tried to ride him; of Dan and friends stealing a pie during a PTA meeting by crawling into a schoolhouse window; of poking his brother while he slept and handing him their dad’s overalls— Jim, being a sleepwalker, would don the overalls while his siblings laughed hysterically. He told of hard times and happy times, and anyone could see that his growing up in the “Dirty Thirties” fashioned the man he became: a man with a strong Christian faith, a deep love of family and friends, a steward of everything in nature, a man with a fierce work ethic, and an unending generosity.
Dan tried to enlist in the military when he was seventeen (he claimed he was eighteen) but severe stomach ulcers kept him from eligibility. He instead moved to Seattle and aided the war effort by working at Boeing. It was there that he met and, three months later, married
Gladys (Johnson) on March 18, 1944. After the war Dan had had enough of the city so they moved to Lewistown MT where he worked for a wheat farmer. Their first child, Joan, was born May 9, 1945 in Lewistown. They later moved to Reserve, MT where Dan was the foreman of a large farm/ranch. Their son, Dennis, was born in Williston, ND on September 7, 1947. Three years later the family moved back to North Dakota where they bought their own farm north of Hettinger. Their third child, Arlene was born in Hettinger on April 21, 1950. They continued living on the ranch until 2007, when they moved into Hettinger.
Dan passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, April 12, 2012 at the Mott Good Samaritan Society.
Dan’s greatest enjoyments were spent with his favorite girl, Gladys. They worked hard but always found time to enjoy life. The couple loved to fish and for eight years traveled to Canada every spring and fall pulling their fifth-wheel camper and boat. Dan was an expert welder and carpenter and always found ways to mend or build items he needed on the farm. He was family man who adored his children, his grandsons and his great granddaughters. He taught his kids and grandkids how to play pinochle and after they learned how to play he would love to beat them at the game. He had a passion for feeding thousands of pheasants, for keeping a beautiful yard and home, for planting and tending to trees, and for raising cattle.
He was an active member of Hettinger Lutheran Church and dedicated his life to spiritual growth.
Surviving Dan are his wife, Gladys, daughter, Arlene, and 2 sons-in-law, Jerry Araujo, Hettinger, ND, and Gerald Michalenko, Bismarck, ND; grandsons, Steven Johnson, Phoenix, AZ, and Tony (Heidi) Johnson, twin great-granddaughters, Liv and Emme Johnson, all of Spearfish, SD one brother, Charles Merwin, Kenniwick, WA; five sisters, Betty Wolford, Lawton OK, Viola Becht, Enterprise, AL, Flora Wallis, Ashland, OR, Marge Wilson, Napa, CA, and Kae Currier, Ramona, CA.
Preceding Dan in death were his parents, his son, Dennis, his daughter, Joan Michalenko; his sisters, Vera Highland and Ora Wilson and brothers, Albert, Leonard (Bud), Morris(Buster) Jim, Bill, Don and Larry (Butch).
Dan will be dearly missed by all the loved ones he leaves behind.
Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Centennial Chapel in Hettinger.
A memorial has been established.
Virginia Remington
(December 12, 1930 - April 7, 2012)
Virginia Remington, age 81, most recently of Sumner, WA, died on Holy Saturday, April 7, 2012 in Puyallup.
Virginia, daughter of Ralph Rohr and Iva Ione Funk, was born December 12, 1930 in Gladstone, North Dakota. She graduated from Regent High School in 1947 and attended MacPhail’s School of Music in Minneapolis. Following this, she taught in a one-room school house out of Taylor, North Dakota.
Virginia was united in marriage to Robert (Bud) Remington of Mott on February 3, 1951 in Hettinger. Born to their marriage were six daughters, Dawn (Roy) Magden of Puyallup, WA; Dacotah Remington of Puyallup; Dee Anne (Sean) Lynch of Bolingbrook, Ill; Cindy Remington of Renton, WA; Gwen Remington of Casper, WY; and Charity Duke of Sumner, WA; and two sons, Carter Remington of Darrington, WA and Barney Remington of El Mirage, AZ.
From these eight children, Virginia and Bud were blessed with thirteen grandchildren; Megan (Damon) Postle, Charlotte, NC; Rhiannon Morton, Pacifica, CA; Nissa Morton, San Diego, CA; Matthew Morton, San Diego, CA; Michael Lynch, Minneapolis, MN; Caroline Lynch, Bolingbrook, Ill; Steve Wolf, Bellingham, WA; Jared (Stephanie) Wolf, Canada; Adam (Cassie) Wolf of Boulder, CO; Jenny Orlowski, Cheyenne, WY; William (Love) Remington, Puyallup, WA; Casey Duke, Sumner, WA; and Lacey Murphy, Tacoma, WA. An additional special blessing charmed Virginia’s life – her great grandson, Jayden Remington of Puyallup, WA.
In addition to her children and grandchildren and great-grandchild, Virginia leaves behind three brothers; Ralph (Corlie) Rohr, King City, OR; Dale Rohr, Roosevelt, UT; and Kenny Rohr, Detroit, MI and many, many nieces and nephews, all with special places in her heart.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; her sisters; Ramona James and Ardith Vozabal.
Virginia realized a lifelong dream of returning to college and achieving her Bachelor’s degree from University of North Dakota at age 55 in English Literature. She wrote short stories and rendered many paintings with subjects taken from the many locations the family lived (Chula Vista, CA; El Paso, TX; Harlingen, TX; Sunburst, MT; Taylor, MI; Eastport, ID; Kailua, HA; Long Beach, CA; Burlington, VT and Grand Forks, ND) during Bud’s years with the Immigration Service and Border Patrol.
Virginia’s passion for cooking resulted in the preparation of a family cookbook, which all family members and friends utilize and will continue to benefit the family in generations to come. She will also be remembered for her volunteer work teaching English as a Second Language student, as well as various projects with the Friends of the Sumner Library, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Valley Volunteers, and St Andrew Altar Society.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2012 at St Andrew Catholic Church in Sumner, WA with Fr. Jack Shrum officiating.
A Graveside Service at Hettinger cemetery in Hettinger, ND at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012, officiated by Fr. Joseph Chipson will lay Virginia to rest next to her husband, Bud, who preceded her in death by 16 years.
Melburn D. Thurman
(October 31, 1941 - April 4, 2012)
Melburn D. Thurman, age 70 of Tuscon, AZ, passed away in Tuscon on April 4, 2012.
Conway Ulrich
(April 11, 1964 - April 3, 2012)
Conway Loren Wade Ulrich, 47, died April 3, 2012, in Elgin at Jacobson Memorial Hospital.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. MT (11 a.m. CT) Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Elgin Assembly of God Church, Elgin, ND with Pastor Gary Bovkoon officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Bismarck.
Conway was born April 11, 1964, at Bismarck, the son of Curtis Ulrich and Carole (Witikko) Ulrich. He was raised mostly in Bismarck, he attended schools in Elgin and Bismarck.
Conway worked various jobs throughout his life. The job he enjoyed the most was when he was the gaming site manager of Sidelines and Sportspage for Prairie Public Broadcasting. When he worked at Dakota Skies Bingo he was known for having them get a straight/four corner/block of six all at the same time to win. He enjoyed interacting with the customers and fellow employees.
In his free time Conway was active in the Lincoln Jaycees and helped put on many local events. He had a big heart and enjoyed helping others. Conway also enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, making decorations out of pheasant feathers and wheat, and crafting bead necklaces. He and Robyn raised and sold angel fish and Himalayan cats and had many other various pets throughout the years. He loved spending time with his friends and family.
Conway is survived by his grandmother Violet Manolovits, Elgin; son Steven Flemmer and his wife Emily, Bismarck; sister Cherie Newton, and her son Joseph, Bismarck; step-mother, Muriel Ulrich, Elgin, step-brother, Tony and his wife Sima Ulrich, Elgin, his late fiancé’s daughter, Jackie and her husband, Todd Keller and their family of Bismarck, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents and the love of his life and fiance Robyn Schnaidt.
Paul K. Roth
(November 26, 1926 - March 28, 2012)
The Funeral Service for Paul K. Roth, age 85 of Elgin, will be held at 11:00am MT Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin with Pastor Hazel Behrens and Pastor John Amundson, officiating. Burial will be in the Johannestahl cemetery north of New Leipzig with full military honors afforded by the George W. Snook American Legion Post #246
A family service will be held at 7:00pm MT on Monday evening at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin.
Special music will be provided by Mary Richter and Bonnie Roth.
Serving as casketbearers are Elyse Crouch, Emery Gaugler, Steven Ackerman, Danny Ackerman, James Ackerman, Jacob Roth, Abigail Roth, and Kristian Roth. All friends and family are considered Honorary Bearers.
PAUL KARL ROTH was born November 26, 1926 on the Roth Family Farm north of Elgin, ND to Christian and Julianna (Hintz) Roth. He attended a rural country school near his home and at an early age began working on the family farm. Paul was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 15, 1945 and served in Berlin during World War II. He was a heavy equipment operator, diesel mechanic, and interpreter for the officers. Following his discharge, he returned to the family farm which he purchased in 1948.
Paul was united in marriage to Phyllis I. Diehl on October 28, 1951 in Carson. They continued farming and ranching together raising Registered Polled Herefords. Four children were born to this union, Debbie, Marie, Tammy, and Kent. Later on, Paul and Phyllis were foster parents, to Donna Two Bears and Dean Lutz. In 1991, Paul and Phyllis moved into Elgin. In 2006, they celebrated the Roth Family Farm as a century farm.
Paul passed away on Wednesday evening, March 28, 2012 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin.
Paul was a member of the American Polled Hereford Association, and a founding member of the Elgin Saddle Club. He enjoyed riding and as a young man, racing horses. He was confirmed at Johannestahl and was a member of the Johannestahl Congregational Church for many years until its closing and then transferred his membership to Ebenezer United Church of Christ where he was head usher for many years.
Surviving family members include his wife, Phyllis, Elgin, ND; son and daughter-in-law, Kent and Faye Roth, Stanton, ND; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Richard Gaugler, New Leipzig, ND; Marie and Daniel Ackerman, Elgin, ND; and Tammy P. Roth and Zach Lies, Morris, MN; 8 grandchildren; sister, Frieda Bennett, Grandview, WA; and sister-in-law, Barbara Kubischta, Dickinson, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Adolph, Gottlieb, Clarence, and Reinhold Roth, 5 sisters, Louisa Hirning, Hilda Zimmerman, Elizabeth Roth, Esther Zimmerman, and Ida Klein.
Visitation will be Monday from 1:00 to 7:00pm MT at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin and on Tuesday one hour prior to services at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin.
A memorial has been established to the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Johannestahl cemetery Fund.
Rudy W. Theurer
(September 2, 1916 - March 28, 2012)
The Funeral Service for Rudy Theurer, age 95 of Elgin, will be held at 10:30am Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin. Pastor Bob Edwards and Pastor Dick Smith will officiate with burial in Zion Lutheran cemetery at Elgin.
A Family Service will be held at 7:00pm on Friday evening at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin.
Special music will be provided by Annette Roth, and Marcy Haase.
Serving as casketbearers are Jim Zimmerman, Shawn Lince, Ira Bentz, Merlyn Dorrheim, Perry Finck, and Vernon Vietz. All relatives and friends are considered Honorary Bearers.
RUDOLPH WILLIAM THEURER “Rudy” to his many friends, was born September 2, 1916 in Elgin, ND to John and Caroline (Meyer) Theurer. He grew up northeast of Elgin and attended a local country school and then began farming and ranching with his parents. On October 27, 1944, he was united in marriage to Adeline Stevahn in Elgin.
They began their life together on a farm 12 miles northeast of Elgin. Three children, Marlis, Jeff, and Sherry were born to this union. In 1965, the Theurers moved into Elgin where Rudy began working for the North Dakota State Highway Department. He continued working there for 23 years until retiring in 1987.
Rudy’s health began to fail in January of 2011, but continued to be cared for in his home by his loving wife, Adeline. He then entered the Jacobson Memorial Care Center where he resided for one week. He passed from this life there on Wednesday morning, March 28, 2012 at the age of 95 years, 6 months, and 26 days.
He enjoyed delivering Senior Meals and helping other people in the community. He especially loved being with family and friends, playing cards, gardening, and dancing, especially polka’s.
Surviving family members include his wife, Adeline, Elgin, ND; daughter and son-in-law, Marlis and David Davitz, Carpentersville, IL; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Connie Theuer, Minneapolis, MN; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Greg Ferderer, Bismarck, ND; 4 grandchildren, Karen (Jason) Lawson, Kris Sakowicz, Amber Theurer and friend, Darryl Hudson, and Amy Theurer; 5 great grandchildren, Rachael, David, LeAnne, Jane, and Trey; 2 sisters and 1 brother-in-law, Hattie and Herb Ketterling, and Georgia Rhodes, all in Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, Esther Zeller, Emma Dorrheim, Lena Schaible, and Lenora Bentz, and 2 brothers, Albert and Emil Theurer.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 to 7:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin and on Saturday one hour prior to services at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elgin.
LaFern Catherine Rosenberg
(June 18, 1919 - February 14, 2012)
LaFern Rosenberg passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mott at the age of 92 years.
LaFern Catherine Schumacher was born June 18, 1919 in Mott, ND to Henry and Florence (DeKelver) Schumacher; the youngest of four daughters. LaFern was raised on a farm North of Mott, graduating from Mott Lincoln High School in 1938.
LaFern was united in marriage to Phillip G. Dauenhauer on June 18, 1938 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. They farmed and raised their 4 children on their farm north of Mott. Phillip was employed by the ASCS office. LaFern was an Avon representative and enjoyed working at the Playhouse Theater. Phillip passed away on October 28, 1977.
LaFern married
Rudolph Rosenberg on November 22, 1979 in Las Vegas, NV. They lived in Texas and Minot, ND. Rudy past away in May of 2001.
LaFern continued living in Minot until she moved to Dakota Hills in Elgin, ND where she lived for eight years. Since 2009 she has been a resident of Mott Good Samaritan Society.
LaFern was a member of Saint Vincent’s Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Royal Neighbors, the American Legion Auxiliary and a local Mott Bridge Club.
LaFern enjoyed traveling; in later years she had the opportunity to experience cruises and Europe. She was known to always map out her route in detail before heading anywhere, always staying along the way with family and friends. She was a great conversationalist and knew no strangers; she was the life of the party. LaFern was loving and generous with her time, very spunky, strong headed and opinionated. She will be greatly missed.
Surviving family members include Craig (Donna) Dauenhauer, Safford, AZ; Penny (Elmer) Bertsch, Hastings MN; and Carter Dauenhauer, Longville, LA; 17 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren.
LaFern was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a son, Kim David Dauenhauer, great grandson, Grayson Skinner and sisters, Ella Warren, Lauratta Krebs and Grace Stinemetz.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Mott.
A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30am on Saturday morning at the church.
Inurnment will be in Sunnyslope cemetery at Mott.
