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Gordon D. Horvath
Gordon D. Horvath was born on October 5, 1937 to Peter and Opal Horvath near Enderlin, ND. His childhood years were spent in Moline and Joliet, IL. He also lived on a farm near Enderlin, ND. He graduated from Fargo Central High School and later from the State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.
Gordon mainly worked with sales and estimating of building hardware. He was a member of the American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC). He formed a company known as AB Doorware, Inc. with two partners and later sold his shares in the company in 1992 due to health reasons.
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Gordon D. Horvath was born on October 5, 1937 to Peter and Opal Horvath near Enderlin, ND. His childhood years were spent in Moline and Joliet, IL. He also lived on a farm near Enderlin, ND. He graduated from Fargo Central High School and later from the State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND.
Gordon mainly worked with sales and estimating of building hardware. He was a member of the American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants (AHC). He formed a company known as AB Doorware, Inc. with two partners and later sold his shares in the company in 1992 due to health reasons.
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John "Jack" Sittarich
John "Jack" Sittarich, 88, Fairmount, ND, surrounded by his family, love and prayers, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Breckenridge, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 10, at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fairmount. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with a prayer vigil at 7 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Fairmount. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.
Jack was born September 20, 1924 at Breckenridge, MN, the son of John and Clara (Faulkner) Sittarich. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1943. That same year he entered the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theatre. He was the member of the 9th Air force, 416th Bomb Group, 668th Squadron. His plane was shot down over Germany on March 18th, 1945, was captured and a POW until the end of the war. After his honorable discharge Jack returned to the Breckenridge area. He married Mary Jane Schmit on June 19, 1951, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fairmount. The couple operated a dairy farm near Fairmount where they raised their seven children. He continued farming until 1996.
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John "Jack" Sittarich, 88, Fairmount, ND, surrounded by his family, love and prayers, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Breckenridge, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 10, at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fairmount. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 PM to 8 PM with a prayer vigil at 7 PM at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton, ND. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Fairmount. Arrangements are entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.
Jack was born September 20, 1924 at Breckenridge, MN, the son of John and Clara (Faulkner) Sittarich. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1943. That same year he entered the Army Air Corps and served in the European Theatre. He was the member of the 9th Air force, 416th Bomb Group, 668th Squadron. His plane was shot down over Germany on March 18th, 1945, was captured and a POW until the end of the war. After his honorable discharge Jack returned to the Breckenridge area. He married Mary Jane Schmit on June 19, 1951, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fairmount. The couple operated a dairy farm near Fairmount where they raised their seven children. He continued farming until 1996.
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Stephen Paul Schulz
Steve passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a one year courageous battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), an aggressive parkinson’s disease.
Stephen Paul Schulz was born on January 27, 1948, the son of Paul F. and Laurinne (Clow) Schulz in Fargo. He grew up in Fargo, attending St. Mary’s Grade School and graduating from Fargo North High School in 1966. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era for four years. After his discharge, he returned to Fargo and began working for Northern Improvement. He later worked for Kost Brothers and then Aggregate Industries, from which he retired in April of 2012. He never missed a day of work in 37 years. Steve was united in marriage to Mary Ann Siebels on October 26, 2012, after a 17-year, 10-month, and 19-day courtship. Steve had a passion for antique cars, especially his ’69 GTO.
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Steve passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a one year courageous battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), an aggressive parkinson’s disease.
Stephen Paul Schulz was born on January 27, 1948, the son of Paul F. and Laurinne (Clow) Schulz in Fargo. He grew up in Fargo, attending St. Mary’s Grade School and graduating from Fargo North High School in 1966. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era for four years. After his discharge, he returned to Fargo and began working for Northern Improvement. He later worked for Kost Brothers and then Aggregate Industries, from which he retired in April of 2012. He never missed a day of work in 37 years. Steve was united in marriage to Mary Ann Siebels on October 26, 2012, after a 17-year, 10-month, and 19-day courtship. Steve had a passion for antique cars, especially his ’69 GTO.
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Duane Elmer Sondeland
Duane Sondeland, 79 of Fargo, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, at Eventide Care Center in Moorhead, after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Duane was born March 21, 1934 in Grafton, ND to Elmer and Josephine (Misialek) Sondeland. He attended school in Grafton, graduating from high school in 1952. Duane was a member of the ND National Guard from 1954-1960. He married Bonnie Duff of Hoople, ND on July 14, 1956.
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Duane Sondeland, 79 of Fargo, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2013 surrounded by his loving family, at Eventide Care Center in Moorhead, after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Duane was born March 21, 1934 in Grafton, ND to Elmer and Josephine (Misialek) Sondeland. He attended school in Grafton, graduating from high school in 1952. Duane was a member of the ND National Guard from 1954-1960. He married Bonnie Duff of Hoople, ND on July 14, 1956.
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Terence L. Wawers
Terence L. Wawers, 69, rural Battle Lake, MN, originally Fairmount, ND, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls, MN, after a brief battle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with a 7:30 Prayer Service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton and one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at Lake Ida Cemetery, Lake Park, MN.
Terence "Terry" was born August 28, 1943, at Breckenridge, MN, the son of Leander and Edith (Suess) Wawers. He grew up near Fairmount, ND and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1961. He married Peggy Tangen on August 5, 1967 and graduated from Valley City State College in 1969. He taught school at Kathryn, ND and Golden Valley, ND. Terry started work with Steiger Tractor, Fargo, in 1974. On March 28, 1991 he married Mary McCullough in Hawley, MN. The couple lived in Hawley, Terry retired in 2006. The couple moved to Deer Lake, MN for his retirement.
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Terence L. Wawers, 69, rural Battle Lake, MN, originally Fairmount, ND, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Lake Region Healthcare, Fergus Falls, MN, after a brief battle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be Thursday, 2:00 PM at Evergreen United Methodist Church, Wahpeton. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with a 7:30 Prayer Service at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton and one hour before the service at the church. Interment will be at Lake Ida Cemetery, Lake Park, MN.
Terence "Terry" was born August 28, 1943, at Breckenridge, MN, the son of Leander and Edith (Suess) Wawers. He grew up near Fairmount, ND and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1961. He married Peggy Tangen on August 5, 1967 and graduated from Valley City State College in 1969. He taught school at Kathryn, ND and Golden Valley, ND. Terry started work with Steiger Tractor, Fargo, in 1974. On March 28, 1991 he married Mary McCullough in Hawley, MN. The couple lived in Hawley, Terry retired in 2006. The couple moved to Deer Lake, MN for his retirement.
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'The war never leaves you': Veterans share Vietnam insights with South High students
FARGO – For Larry Reed, David Brunsvold and Russ Stabler, the Vietnam War hasn’t left their thoughts.
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FARGO – For Larry Reed, David Brunsvold and Russ Stabler, the Vietnam War hasn’t left their thoughts.
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Trial set for South Dakota woman accused of beating child to death
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. -- A Gann Valley woman accused of beating a 4-year-old child to death because he wet his pants has been scheduled to stand trial in February.
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CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. -- A Gann Valley woman accused of beating a 4-year-old child to death because he wet his pants has been scheduled to stand trial in February.
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Death sentence weighed for South Dakota murder suspect
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. -- Prosecutors will decide within a week whether to seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing a Mitchell woman in March.
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CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. -- Prosecutors will decide within a week whether to seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing a Mitchell woman in March.
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3 women who went missing a decade ago found in Cleveland home; Police facing questions in Cleveland rescue
Frantic 911 call: "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing for 10 years and I'm, I'm here, I'm free now."
CLEVELAND — One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home's doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows.
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Frantic 911 call: "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing for 10 years and I'm, I'm here, I'm free now."
CLEVELAND — One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home's doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows.
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Lillian Christine Grill
Lillian Christine Grill, 95, of Fargo passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. She was born April 5, 1918 in Streeter, ND to Oscar and Otilla Seher. Lillian was a graduate of Streeter High School and Valley City State University and taught school in the towns of Marion, Kathryn, and Streeter, ND.
On June 8, 1941, she married Helmut Grill in Streeter. They lived in the towns of Streeter, Kathryn, and Casselton, ND, moving to Fargo in 1956. Here, Lillian was employed at what was then known as the Idea Shop and Southside Ben Franklin Store. She retired in 1976. Lillian was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, where in her younger years, she was active in many of the organizations and taught Sunday School.
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Lillian Christine Grill, 95, of Fargo passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. She was born April 5, 1918 in Streeter, ND to Oscar and Otilla Seher. Lillian was a graduate of Streeter High School and Valley City State University and taught school in the towns of Marion, Kathryn, and Streeter, ND.
On June 8, 1941, she married Helmut Grill in Streeter. They lived in the towns of Streeter, Kathryn, and Casselton, ND, moving to Fargo in 1956. Here, Lillian was employed at what was then known as the Idea Shop and Southside Ben Franklin Store. She retired in 1976. Lillian was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, where in her younger years, she was active in many of the organizations and taught Sunday School.
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Leonard M. Albus
Leonard M. Albus, age 81, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Kindred Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Leonard Melvin Albus was born on September 23, 1931, the son of John H. and Lydia (Schaffer) Albus at Edmunds, ND. He was raised there and attended school in Carrington, graduating in 1949. Leonard enlisted with the National Guard in 1951, he was a Sergeant in Company F, 164th Infantry, and was Honorably Discharged in 1953. Leonard enlisted in the US Army in 1957, and served overseas before his Honorable Discharge on June 4, 1960.
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Leonard M. Albus, age 81, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Kindred Hospital in Fargo, ND.
Leonard Melvin Albus was born on September 23, 1931, the son of John H. and Lydia (Schaffer) Albus at Edmunds, ND. He was raised there and attended school in Carrington, graduating in 1949. Leonard enlisted with the National Guard in 1951, he was a Sergeant in Company F, 164th Infantry, and was Honorably Discharged in 1953. Leonard enlisted in the US Army in 1957, and served overseas before his Honorable Discharge on June 4, 1960.
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Maynard "Dusty" Karsten
Maynard "Dusty" Karsten, 68, of Ulen MN died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River.
Maynard Peter “Dusty” Karsten was born May 19, 1944 in Ada, Minnesota the son of F. Peter and Evangeline (Larsen) Karsten. He was raised in Felton and attended school there. As a young man he worked for his Uncle Bill Karsten logging in the Blackduck, Minnesota area. Later he drove truck for Industrial Builders for a few years. On July 11, 1969 Dusty was united in marriage to Eileen Bjerke in Dilworth, Minnesota and after a short time they made their home in Felton, Minnesota. Dusty drove for Cossette Trucking and later for Dittmer Trucking. In the early 1980’s Dusty and Eileen moved their family to Ulen, where they have made their home since. In the early 1990’s, he started working as a mechanic with his father at Pete’s Hi Way 9 Station in Felton. In 1991, Dusty and Eileen purchased the cafe which she operated and in 1996 they purchased the service station which he operated. They operated the businesses together until selling them in 2006. At that time he began working for his son Waylon at ECSI in Pelican Rapids, MN where he operated a plasma welder, a job he truly loved. After Waylon’s death in 2007, Dusty continued working there for a short time before becoming a mechanic for Dunham Gravel where he was employed until last fall. He also did DOT truck inspections for the past several years.
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Maynard "Dusty" Karsten, 68, of Ulen MN died Saturday, May 4, 2013 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River.
Maynard Peter “Dusty” Karsten was born May 19, 1944 in Ada, Minnesota the son of F. Peter and Evangeline (Larsen) Karsten. He was raised in Felton and attended school there. As a young man he worked for his Uncle Bill Karsten logging in the Blackduck, Minnesota area. Later he drove truck for Industrial Builders for a few years. On July 11, 1969 Dusty was united in marriage to Eileen Bjerke in Dilworth, Minnesota and after a short time they made their home in Felton, Minnesota. Dusty drove for Cossette Trucking and later for Dittmer Trucking. In the early 1980’s Dusty and Eileen moved their family to Ulen, where they have made their home since. In the early 1990’s, he started working as a mechanic with his father at Pete’s Hi Way 9 Station in Felton. In 1991, Dusty and Eileen purchased the cafe which she operated and in 1996 they purchased the service station which he operated. They operated the businesses together until selling them in 2006. At that time he began working for his son Waylon at ECSI in Pelican Rapids, MN where he operated a plasma welder, a job he truly loved. After Waylon’s death in 2007, Dusty continued working there for a short time before becoming a mechanic for Dunham Gravel where he was employed until last fall. He also did DOT truck inspections for the past several years.
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Dolores A. King
Dolores A. King, 88, Casselton, ND died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.
Dolores Ann Schafer was born July 3, 1924 at Argusville, ND to Harry and Irene (Daschner) Schafer. She graduated from high school in Argusville. Dolores married Robert L. King on June 25, 1947 in Fargo. They made their home in Fargo until 1950 when they moved to Casselton. They owned and operated the Casselton Dairy Queen from 1950 to 1990. Bob died in 2001.
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Dolores A. King, 88, Casselton, ND died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND.
Dolores Ann Schafer was born July 3, 1924 at Argusville, ND to Harry and Irene (Daschner) Schafer. She graduated from high school in Argusville. Dolores married Robert L. King on June 25, 1947 in Fargo. They made their home in Fargo until 1950 when they moved to Casselton. They owned and operated the Casselton Dairy Queen from 1950 to 1990. Bob died in 2001.
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Joanna C. Egan
Joanna C. Egan, 58, of Fargo, passed away at her home on May 3, 2013. Joanna Claire Egan was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 2, 1954, to Howard and Mary (Hill) Egan. She grew up in Rolla, ND, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Devils Lake, ND, in 1973. She married Gregg Engelhart in Devils Lake in 1975. She is survived by her children Patrick (Tanya), Mandan, ND; Maureen (Matt) Simet, Brookings, SD; Michael (Ami), Custer, SD; and Bryan (Anna), Minneapolis, Mn; 5 grandchildren, mother, Mary Egan, and sisters Kathleen Garza, Peggy (Dan) Kurtz, and Meredith (Scott) Pfennig. She was preceded in death by her father. A private service will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanson Runsvold Funeral Home
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Joanna C. Egan, 58, of Fargo, passed away at her home on May 3, 2013. Joanna Claire Egan was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 2, 1954, to Howard and Mary (Hill) Egan. She grew up in Rolla, ND, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Devils Lake, ND, in 1973. She married Gregg Engelhart in Devils Lake in 1975. She is survived by her children Patrick (Tanya), Mandan, ND; Maureen (Matt) Simet, Brookings, SD; Michael (Ami), Custer, SD; and Bryan (Anna), Minneapolis, Mn; 5 grandchildren, mother, Mary Egan, and sisters Kathleen Garza, Peggy (Dan) Kurtz, and Meredith (Scott) Pfennig. She was preceded in death by her father. A private service will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanson Runsvold Funeral Home
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Forum editorial: Bill Guy’s work is not done
In all the grand and appropriate tributes to the late North Dakota Gov. William Guy, his visionary thinking about water development often was cited.
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In all the grand and appropriate tributes to the late North Dakota Gov. William Guy, his visionary thinking about water development often was cited.
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Mom who pushed for tougher ND drunk driving laws cited for DUI a week after bill signing
BOTTINEAU, N.D. – The mother of two boys killed by a drunken driver last summer was cited for DUI after rolling her car last weekend, just days after she and her husband stood behind Gov. Jack Dalrymple as he signed a bill strengthening the state’s impaired driving penalties.
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BOTTINEAU, N.D. – The mother of two boys killed by a drunken driver last summer was cited for DUI after rolling her car last weekend, just days after she and her husband stood behind Gov. Jack Dalrymple as he signed a bill strengthening the state’s impaired driving penalties.
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VIDEO: Investigators seek answers in deadly Calif. limo fire
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authorities searched for answers Monday in the fire that roared through a stretch limo packed with women on a girls’ night out, hoping to learn what sparked the blaze and why five of the victims could not escape the fast-spreading flames.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Authorities searched for answers Monday in the fire that roared through a stretch limo packed with women on a girls’ night out, hoping to learn what sparked the blaze and why five of the victims could not escape the fast-spreading flames.
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Boston bombing suspect's friend to be released
WORCESTER, Mass. — A magistrate judge on Monday agreed to release a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from federal custody while he awaits trial for allegedly lying to federal investigators probing the bombings.
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WORCESTER, Mass. — A magistrate judge on Monday agreed to release a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev from federal custody while he awaits trial for allegedly lying to federal investigators probing the bombings.
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Family of Utah soccer referee who died from punch holds vigil
SALT LAKE CITY — The oldest daughter of the Utah soccer referee who died Saturday a week after a teenage player punched him in the head hopes to forgive the young man who did it — but not yet.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The oldest daughter of the Utah soccer referee who died Saturday a week after a teenage player punched him in the head hopes to forgive the young man who did it — but not yet.
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Josephine Winkler
Josephine (Zachmeier) Winkler, age 91, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, May 3rd , at Bethany Homes Retirement Community, Fargo, North Dakota. Vigil services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the chapel of Bethany Homes Retirement Community, 201 S. University, Fargo. A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Oriska. Interment will be in St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Oriska.
Josephine Zachmeier, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Savage) Zachmeier,was on November 27, 1921in Mandan, ND. She attended school in Mandan and worked in several clerical positions before joining the United States Navy in 1943. During her four years as a WAVE, she obtained the rank of chief petty officer. The GI bill helped her to attend Valley City State Teachers College where she earned a teaching certificate. She was included in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. During her college years, she met and became engaged to Walter Winkler. They delayed their wedding plans when Josephine was called back by the Navy to serve during the Korean War. They were married October 25, 1952, and farmed at Oriska. Josephine worked as a substitute teacher and a children’s librarian at the Valley City Public Library. They retired in 1980, but remained on the farm until Walt’s death in 1986. Josephine moved to Valley City and eventually to Fargo. She was involved in activities for retired teachers and women veterans. Throughout her lifetime, Josephine was a volunteer and champion for many causes and was known as a giving, gracious and courageous woman. She enjoyed traveling with her family, reading and card games.
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Josephine (Zachmeier) Winkler, age 91, of Fargo, ND, died Friday, May 3rd , at Bethany Homes Retirement Community, Fargo, North Dakota. Vigil services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the chapel of Bethany Homes Retirement Community, 201 S. University, Fargo. A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Oriska. Interment will be in St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Oriska.
Josephine Zachmeier, the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Savage) Zachmeier,was on November 27, 1921in Mandan, ND. She attended school in Mandan and worked in several clerical positions before joining the United States Navy in 1943. During her four years as a WAVE, she obtained the rank of chief petty officer. The GI bill helped her to attend Valley City State Teachers College where she earned a teaching certificate. She was included in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. During her college years, she met and became engaged to Walter Winkler. They delayed their wedding plans when Josephine was called back by the Navy to serve during the Korean War. They were married October 25, 1952, and farmed at Oriska. Josephine worked as a substitute teacher and a children’s librarian at the Valley City Public Library. They retired in 1980, but remained on the farm until Walt’s death in 1986. Josephine moved to Valley City and eventually to Fargo. She was involved in activities for retired teachers and women veterans. Throughout her lifetime, Josephine was a volunteer and champion for many causes and was known as a giving, gracious and courageous woman. She enjoyed traveling with her family, reading and card games.
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