I Bismarck Tribune Saturday, December 14, 2013 I Page 7A Tony Braunagel DEVILS LAKE Lemuel A. "Tony" Braunagel, 80, a longtime businessman of the Lake Region, passed away Dec. 9, 2013, at the Heartland Care Center in the loving care of his family and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Dec.
14, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Devils Lake, with the Rev. Kevin Kaufmann officiating, Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, and Devils Lake. Burial will be at Devils Lake Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Neathery-Simensen Post No. 756, Devils Lake Veterans of Foreign Wars and the North Dakota Military Funeral Lemuel "Tony" Braunagel Lemuel Anton, son of Nick and Margaret (Gatch) Braunagel was born on June 15, 1933, in Spartanburg, S.C. His grandparents from the Baden-Baden area of Russia homesteaded in the Harvey area and that is how Tony came to be reared and educated in both South Carolina and North Dakota.
He graduated from Devils Lake Central High School with the Class of 1952. Furthering his education at Jamestown College, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics. Tony began working for Boeing shortly after he graduated, and as an engineer with the company, he was afforded many years of travel within the United States and overseas. His career with Boeing would extend to over 20 years. Tony married Myrna Dickinson in 1956, and they were the proud parents of two children, Mindy and Drew.
They established their home in Florida, but eventually moved to Devils Lake, where he made his home until his death. While work definitely kept Tony in the air or on the road, he also farmed the Maherwood Farm in Ramsey County. This was a job that many times had to be done on the weekends, but one he treasured. Tony also earned his Real Estate license and was the owner and operator of Dakota Prairie Real Estate. Tony also found time to serve as a substitute teacher of geometry at Devils Lake High School.
Tony was always involved in a project somewhere, and, even up until three months before his death, he was keeping up with all the challenges of running a business and farming. Tony was always very active in the community, serving on many boards, as an entrepreneur and as a mentor to many. He refur- Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the service today. bished and remodeled to open the "End of the Line" and operated it with his son Drew and Dick Regan. He was involved in the formation of many housing subdivisions in the Devils Lake area, including an early partnership in Eagle Bend with Allan Thompson and Larry Heit, and later the Elk Horn, Knuckles and Sky Hawk subdivisions.
He served on the Wheat Commission, Durum Growers, L.A.N.D., and the water board for many years. He proudly served as a city commissioner and was a life member of Melbourne Lodge in Florida and the Devils Lake Elks Lodge, Masonic Lodge, Shrine and Lake Region Flag Corp. He served in the U.S. Army, stateside and later joined the American Legion and Anyone who knew Tony knew they could find him at most any auction sale held in the state if there was an anvil on the sale bill. He had over 100 anvils in his collection.
Tony loved the outdoors. In the summer, he loved sailing, and in the winter he loved to snow ski, along with many other outdoor activities year round. He treasured the many trips he was able to take his grandchildren on through the years, and created a very special bond with them. He knew how harsh winters could be on the wildlife and made it a point to feed the birds and deer. He was an animal lover, and he always had his faithful canine companions, Dixie and Savannah, at his side.
Tony's loving family include his daughter, Mindy, and her husband, Merle Presler, Oakes, and her children and Tony's grandchildren, Crystal (Joao Paulo) Casaroti, Baton Rouge, and Lawrence Whitaker, Fargo; a daughter-in-law, Judy Braunagel, Springs, and her children and Tony's grandchildren, Shannon Marie (Chris) Krakow, Ryan (Megan) Braunagel and Tyson (Sheri) Braunagel, also all of Colorado Springs; his beloved Cheryl Strande, Devils Lake, and her children who were very special to Tony, Cherilyn (Clint Devier) Strande, also Devils Lake, Jay (Jenn) Strande, Pine Island, and Shannon (Steve) Hanson, Fargo; grandchildren, Amanda Anderson, Shelbi Bryl, Kaitlyn Bryl, Nathan Hanson, Heather (Cory) Grover, Tucker Strande and Harley Strande; his greatgrandchildren, Jaxon, Jonas, Avery, Everett and Cullin; his mother, Margaret Braunagel, Devils Lake; his brother, Patrick (JoAnn) Braunagel, Redding, and niece, Beth Gonzalez and nephew, Brian (Julieana) Braunagel. He was preceded in death by his father, Nick; and son, Drew. Casket Bearers for Tony will be his godson, Wade Olson, Trent Tarvestad, Tom Traynor, Dick Prozinski, Tony Nordine, Kevin Frith, Al Freidig and Lori Frith. Music will be provided by Rick Senger and Lynda Pearson, pianist. (Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake) OPEN YOUR HEART A Program of Lloyd Spetz PO Box 753 Post Bismarck, ND 58502 The American Legion 258-3101 2013 OPEN YOUR HEART DONATIONS Previously Reported $54,655 Dorothy Lussenden $50 Casper Leona Glaser $25 TOTAL TO DATE John A Sylvia A Helsper Alena Broxmeyer $56,215 In memory of Grace Rolf Normann Rodney Carolyn I Fischer THANK YOU FOR YOUR Nancy Bohl Matt Lorraine $25 GENEROSITY AND In memory of Wayne Kronberger GOOD WILL! Marshall Marilyn Frederic Smith Jr Ida Harold Karen Schulz.
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3rd St. St. www.dansupermarket.com SE 223-4766 667-5748 Christianson Heart Room. Mary Christianson Mary E. Christianson, 71, Bismarck, peacefully passed away from complications of congestive heart failure while surrounded by loved ones on Dec.
7, 2013. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Ramkota Hotel in the Mary Elizabeth Martin was born Oct. 28, 1942, to Happer William Martin and Mary Dean (Bradford) Martin in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was raised in Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck fligh School, Class of 1960. Some of her fondest memories were from her high school days, hanging out at the "Big Boy" with good friends and enjoying all of the 1950's fun. Mary's impeccable work ethic started at age 10 as a babysitter. In high school, she worked for Robertson's Clothing Store. After high school, she worked for Provident Stockmen's Life Insurance.
Her adventurous spirit led her to employment with Central Airlines as a flight attendant in 1961-62. She returned to Bismarck to marry Lynn Christianson in 1963, and worked typing up oil leases with her father, who was an 1 oil land man at that time. After getting divorced in 1975, she was a corporate administrator for a power plant maintenance corporation for 17 years. She also went on to sell cars, boats and houses. Mary excelled in sales and prided herself in being honest with her customers.
Her sales expertise carried over into her retirement years, and she blessed many with her clearance shopping and garage sale "hobby." Mary really enjoyed entertaining friends and family at her Brush Lake cabin. Her favorite saying at the lake was "Fish Mary's other favorite pastime started as a little girl being with her dad as he worked as a slot machine repairman. We had a slot machine present for her 71st birthday party, and she even hit the jackpot! She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Robert Martin. Mary is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Christianson, and her son, Bradly Christianson, both of Bismarck; a grandchild, Shawn Goetz, Sterling; and two nieces, Julia Copeland, Texas, and Mary Delzer, Georgia.
Mary is fondly remembered for her giving heart, sense of humor and her endof-life request that we all take time to smell the roses. Donations are requested to go to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be sent to the Christianson family at 7102 Derek Drive, Bismarck, N.D. 58504. Go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book or to send a message of condolence to the family.
(Bismarck Funeral Home) Dorothy Mohl Jeffrey Wachter BEULAH Dorothy B. Jeffrey L. Mohl, Beulah, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Dec. 11, 2013, at Knife River Care Center, Beulah. Services will be held at 10 a.m.
CST Monday, Dec. 16, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Beulah, with the Rev. Kris Nyman officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah City Cemetery. Dorothy Mohl Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.
at BarbotSeibel Funeral Home, Beulah. Dorothy was born on May 12, 1929, the last of eight children born to Immanuel and Mathilda (Boettcher) Schulz of Golden Valley. She was baptized at St. Matthew's Church, rural Golden Valley and confirmed at St. Paul's Church, rural Dodge.
Dorothy attended school in the Beaver Creek School District. On Oct. 20, 1947, Dorothy married John Mohl. Together the couple farmed north of Dodge. In 1961, they bought the Mohl family farm north of Golden Valley.
They would dedicate the next 26 years to farming and raising their family. The couple retired to Beulah in 1987. Dorothy entered the Knife River Care Center in June 2006. John passed in April, 2007. Dorothy was a wonderful mother, caring grandmother and dedicated wife.
She was an excellent cook and took pride in herself, her home and family. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards, -time music and dancing with John. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Dorothy was loved by her family and will be missed immeasurably. Dorothy is survived by her three daughters, Marlys (Jerry) Reichenberg, Beulah, Cheryl (Clyde) Mittelsteadt, Zap, and Renee Mozga, Des Moines, Iowa; one son, Bruce (Ginger) Mohl, Golden Valley; 11 grandchildren, Brent, Tiffany and Cody Mittelsteadt, Crystal (Billy) Anvik, Terran and Chandler Mohl, Shannon (Tina) Reichenberg, Shanna Kalis, Tasha (Chris) Hagman, Kelsey (Gaylen) Ninow and Jordon Mozga; 13 greatgrandchildren; five greatand numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John; her sisters, Emma Mai, Frieda Mueller, Pauline Zeiszler, Minnie Saeman, Esther Saeman and Elenor Lauf; and her brother, Ted Schulz. George Burns George Burns, 85, Morristown, S.D., died Dec. 11, 2013, at Five Counties Nursing Home, Lemmon, S.D. Services will be held at 11 a.m. MST Monday, Dec.
16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morristown. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Morristown. Surviving family members include two grandsons; a granddaughter; a greatgrandson; grandsons; two and step brother, Mobridge, S.D. (Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home, Lemmon) Mom the With most preneed important planning, decisions you make about your service, so your family doesn't Always have knowing to. They'll your have wishes peace are of carried mind out the way you want them.
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A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Jeffrey Wachter als may be made to Trinity grandchildren; and four Lutheran Church, Bismarck. great (EvanGo to www.bismarckfu- son Jensen Funeral Home, neralhome.com to sign the Mott) online guest book or to send a message of condolence to Glenn Flaten the family. WILLISTON Glenn K. Flaten, 82, Ruby Robb Williston, died Dec. WILLISTON Ruby M.
12, 2013, at Mercy Williston, died Medical Center, Williston. A Robb, 98, 2013, at the Bethel graveside service will be held Dec. 10, Lutheran Home, Williston. at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Services will be held at Dec.
18, at North Dakota Vet10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at erans Cemetery, Mandan. Memorial Chapel, No local services will be held. Everson Williston.
Interment will fol- He is survived by ex-wife, low at Riverview Cemetery. Ruby Preslicka, Hazen; his She is survived by her son, daughter, Kaylene Martin, David, California; her Cooperstown; his stepDeb Rooks, Willis- daughter, Sara Preslicka, ton; and Hazen; and three daughter, one grandson; one grandchilgreat-grandchild. (Everson dren. Home, Williston) (Fulkerson Funeral Funeral Home, Williston) Anna Voigt Yvonne Huber BEULAH Anna Voigt, Yvonne Huber, 74, Bis85, Beulah, formerly of Hall- marck, died Dec. 12, 2013, at iday, died Dec.
12, 2013, at a Bismarck hospital. Services Knife River Care Center, Beu- will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Zion Lutheran lah. Arrangements are pendwith Barbot-Seibel Church, Further ing Funeral Home, Beulah and arrangements are pending with Bismarck Funeral Hazen.
Home. FUNERALS Celestine Koch TODAY Celestine Koch, 94, Mandan, died Dec. 13, 2013, at dan, Cody 10:30 a.m., Spirit of Life Arrangements are pending Breuer, 21, Man- Sanford off Collins, Mandan. Mandan. (Buehler- with Weigel Funeral Home, Church, Larson Funeral Home, Man- Mandan.
dan) Ann Hanson, Redmond, STATE St. copal Church, Northbrook, DEATHS Ill. (N.H. Scott and Hanekamp Funeral Home, FARGO Helmer HanGlenview, Ill.) son, 94; Hazel Orud, 82; WalW. D.
Heinle, 81, Wash- ter Westerberg, 96. burn, 10:30 a.m., United GRAND FORKS Ruth Methodist Church, Wash- Wasylow, 91. burn. (Goetz Funeral Home, HANKINSON Doreen Washburn) Treitline, 87. Helen Maas Hoff, 87, Bis- JAMESTOWN Melissa marck, 2 p.m., Parkway Parker, 55; Henry Reimers, Funeral Service, Bismarck.
87. Victoria Joshua, 11 a.m., MINOT Marcy ThompYouth Activity Center, Can- son, 61. non Ball. (Dawise-Perry ST. MICHAEL Mark Funeral Services, Mandan) Gourd, 49.
William Stegner, 90, WAHPETON Frances Rhame, 10 a.m. MST, Bow- Kruize, 82. man Lutheran Church. Jeffrey L. Wachter was born Aug.
20, 1946, in Bismarck to Paul H. and Charlotte (Sathre) Wachter. He grew up in Bismarck and attended Bismarck schools, graduating from Bismarck Fligh School in 1964 and Bismarck Junior College in 1966. Jeff enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966.
He served 25 years in the Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and was a staff sergeant (E6) at the time of his retirement in 1991. Jeff served in the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups as a demolition specialist. Upon his retirement from the Army, he began a career in Real Estate development and was one of the major developers of the Cottonwood Development in Bismarck. Jeff was active in numerous civic projects and a member of the Elks, American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, Lions, Optimists and Knights of Columbus. He was a life member of the Special Forces Association and the Special Operations Association.
Jeff is survived by his mother, Charlotte, Bismarck; his brothers, Paul "Kip" (Valerie), Scottsdale, and Lance (Gail), Bismarck; a niece, Lisa Wachter; his nephews, Chad (Stacy) and Kris Wachter; and five greatnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul H. Wachter. In lieu of flowers memori- Kathleen Baszler BEULAH Kathleen "Kathy" Baszler, 62, Beulah, died Dec. 12, 2013, at Sakakawea Medical Center, Hazen.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. CST Monday, Dec. 16, at Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah, with the Rev. Mary Lou Aune officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church. Kathy is survived by her brothers, Kim and Kevin Baszler, both of Hazen; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her parents, Loretta and Barney Baszler, and her grandparents. (BarbotSeibel Funeral Home, Beulah and Hazen) Alvena Campbell Alvena Campbell, 93, Belle Fourche, S.D., died Dec.
11, 2013, at her daughter's home in Paradise, Calif. Services will be held at 2 p.m. MST Friday, Dec. 20, at the Prince of Peace Chapel of the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home, Lemmon, S.D. Burial will be at Greenhill Cemetery, Lemmon.
Surviving family members include her daughter, Barbara Beals, Paradise, two stepdaughters, Debbie Daubs, Green Valley, and Dorothy Baehr, Huntington Beach, one step- son, Delbert Campbell, Belle Fourche; one sister, Merna Votaw, Eugene, 1 grandson; 8 step -grandchildren; 22 step-great-grandchildren; great-great-stepgrandchildren. A. Heinle, 86, Mott, died Dec. 12, 2013, at the Mott Good Samaritan Society. Services will be held at 10 a.m.
MST Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Zoar Congregational Church, Mott. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. CST at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Mandan. Survivors include his sons, Dale, Mandan, and Neil, Bismarck; his daughter, Lori O'Brien, Mandan; five Gary Heinle MOTT Gary.
