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Vesta Schultz
Vesta M. Schultz, 101, Glen Ullin, died Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, ND.
Her memorial service was held Friday, June 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. MST at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glen Ullin with Rev. Gabor Tamas officiating. In keeping with her lifelong passion for education, both as a teacher and as a student, Vesta has donated her body to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine.
Interment will be held in the Glen Ullin Cemetery at a later date.
Vesta Mae was the oldest of six children. She was born June 7, 1902 at Niagara, ND to George and Daisy (McCullough) Taylor. She was raised at Niagara and moved to Berthold.
After living in Spokane, WA for many years she returned to Glen Ullin in 1921 to pursue a teaching career in a rural school north of Glen Ullin.
She taught in rural schools for a number of years until she became instrumental in the creation of the Special Education Department at the Sacred Heart School.
She served as its first teacher.
She graduated from Dickinson State College when she was in her 60s and was a member of the Elder-hostel for many years. She traveled extensively across the world, always learning new things.
In 1966 she became the postmaster in Glen Ullin, a position she held until retiring in 1974. Vesta was involved in her community as a member and organizer of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Royal Neighbors, Women’s Fellowship, a long time Sunday school superintendent and teacher as well as other civic organizations.
Vesta lived in her own home until she died June 17, 2003, 10 days after her 101st birthday. She had shared this home with her husband, Herman, who she married on January 3, 1922 in Minot, ND. They raised their three sons, Donald, Bill and Roger, in this home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons Roger and Donald, three brothers and two sisters.
Vesta is survived by one son, William and his wife Louise, Billings, MT. Her grandchildren include Diane (Sini) Kengike; Phyllis Walker; William "Bill" (Sharon Fletcher) Schultz and Mary (John) Reichelt.
Her great grandchildren are Sini and Noah Kengike, Andrew, Katherine and David Walker.
She is survived by the children of her son, Donald. They include Don (Ella) Schultz, Jr. and Susie (Bob) McManemy. She has one step-granddaughter Peggy (John) Cypherd. Her great grandchildren include Donald III (Mary) Schultz; Heidi Simmon’s Melissa Wiggins and Stephanie Pohl.
Her great great grandchildren are Donald Schultz IV; Briana and Mikaili Simmons; Savannah Wiggins and Christian Pohl. Also surviving her is her step great granddaughter, Bebee Mullen and her step great great granddaughter, Mercedes Mullen.
In addition, survivors include Roger’s wife, Elvina Schultz, Bismarck, ND and their children Mark (Carol) Schultz; Brenda (Ron) Lipp; Vicki (Mac) Brown; Eric (Diane) Schultz; Wade (Lisa) Schultz and Meda (Shane) Ross.
Her great grandchildren are Monica (Dale) Klein; Cerise (Larry) Estep; Jake, Chelsea, Sidney and Mackenzie Lipp; Luke and Cale Brown and Dustin and Russel Schultz. The great great grandchildren are Jacob and Elizabeth Klein.
Throughout more than a century of years, Vesta has become an inspiration to all who meet her. She has been our guiding light. She has been the best cheerleader in our celebrations and the foundation in all of our challenges.
She continued to pursue knowledge, encouraging diversity in thinking and acceptance in differences.
Family was most important, with integrity and goodwill toward others as an integral piece.
Vesta, our mother, our grandmother, aunt and friend will be missed greatly but she left with us the gift of live that will enhance us for years to come.
Vincent Bleth
Vincent Bleth, 78, Glen Ullin, ND died Friday, June 20, 2003 in the Marian Manor Healthcare Center in Glen Ullin.
His funeral service was held at 10 a.m. MT Tuesday, June 24 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with Father Sebastian Schmidt, OSB as Celebrant.
Vincent was born November 11, 1924 in rural Hebron, a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Bleth. He grew up and was educated in rural Hebron schools.
He worked for various farmers in the Richardton area until his marriage to Gertrude Kokot June 28, 1948 at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Hebron.
Following his marriage he worked for the railroad and later on several construction projects including the Heart Butte Dam, Oahe Dam and the Glendoe Dam in Wyoming.
Vincent was engaged in custom combining and grain cleaning from the late 1950s until he retired in 1996.
He enjoyed working with motors and building things, as well as playing the button accordion.
He was a member of the Eagles and German Hungarian clubs.
He entered the Marian Manor in August of 2000 where he has since lived.
He died Thursday, June 20 at the Manor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter Melissa; one brother, four half brothers and five half sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude, Glen Ullin; two daughters – Cheryl (Douglas) Boehm, Bismarck and Vivian Bleth, Glen Ullin; two sons – Lester, Glen Ullin and Dennis, Ridgeland, WI and eleven grand and seven great grandchildren.
He also leaves two sisters Rose Fleck, Yakima, WA and Isabelle Guthmiller, Mandan, ND and two half brothers, Jake and Paul Messer, Washington.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Anna Marie Steckler
Anna Marie Steckler, 85, Glen Ullin, ND died Tuesday, June 17, 2003 in Glen Ullin at the Marian Manor Healthcare Center.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10 a.m. MT at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glen Ullin with the Reverend Sebastian Schmidt, OSB, as the Celebrant.
Anna Marie was born January 29, 1918, the daughter of Louie and Emma (Neiezie) Weber. She was raised and educated in the Judson area.
She married William Steckler, Sr. November 20, 1939 at Glen Ullin.
Following their marriage they settled in the Glen Ullin area where they farmed and operated the bus routes.
She was involved with the hot lunch program at Sacred Heart School for many years and with the Glen Ullin Public School.
Anna was a member of the Christian Mothers at Sacred Heart.
She is survived by two sons – William and Donna, Glen Ullin and Jim and Doreen, Dickinson and one daughter, Annella Sahli, Chicago, IL.
She also leaves nine grandchildren – Jamie Steckler, Stacy Steckler, Amber (Jason) Nordstrom, Corrine Sahli, Carmelle (Mike) Giblin, Christie (Mark) Zwart, Josh Steckler, Nicole Steckler and Brandon Stecker and seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on May 27, 1987 and four sisters.
Spangelo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Ida Terras
Lydia (Ahl) Geiger died at her home in Hoodsport, WA in the company of her family Thursday, September 25, 2003 at the age of 93. She battled multiple myeloma (cancer) for over a year.
Lydia Geiger was born to Christian and Margaret (Kirschenmann) Ahl March 11, 1910 at the Ahl homestead north of Hebron and baptized, confirmed and married in the St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church.
She had ten brothers and sisters and is survived by her sister Marie Huber of Glen Ullin.
In 1932 she married Raphael Geiger from Richardton who died in 1989. They lived most of their 57 years of marriage in the state of Washington. Their children are Darlene, who resides at Hoodsport, WA, Verdella, who resides at Wentachee, WA with her husband Roy Sweigard and Ronald, who resides at Springfield, VA with his wife Penny.
Lydia had ten grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She enjoyed excellent health for 92 years and was able to travel with Raphael throughout the United States in their motor home. She was also able to take trips and cruises with her sister Marie Huber, as well as travel to England and Germany.
She loved being with her family and sharing her love for life with them. She made more than 30 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her most recent quilt was made in early 2002 in anticipation of another great grandson.
Her last great grandchild, Dylan Michael Graves, was born July 24, 2003.
Funeral and burial serves were held at Auburn, WA Tuesday, September 30.
Lydia Ahl Geiger
Lydia (Ahl) Geiger died at her home in Hoodsport, WA in the company of her family Thursday, September 25, 2003 at the age of 93. She battled multiple myeloma (cancer) for over a year.
Lydia Geiger was born to Christian and Margaret (Kirschenmann) Ahl March 11, 1910 at the Ahl homestead north of Hebron and baptized, confirmed and married in the St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church.
She had ten brothers and sisters and is survived by her sister Marie Huber of Glen Ullin.
In 1932 she married Raphael Geiger from Richardton who died in 1989. They lived most of their 57 years of marriage in the state of Washington. Their children are Darlene, who resides at Hoodsport, WA, Verdella, who resides at Wentachee, WA with her husband Roy Sweigard and Ronald, who resides at Springfield, VA with his wife Penny.
Lydia had ten grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She enjoyed excellent health for 92 years and was able to travel with Raphael throughout the United States in their motor home. She was also able to take trips and cruises with her sister Marie Huber, as well as travel to England and Germany.
She loved being with her family and sharing her love for life with them. She made more than 30 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her most recent quilt was made in early 2002 in anticipation of another great grandson.
Her last great grandchild, Dylan Michael Graves, was born July 24, 2003.
Funeral and burial serves were held at Auburn, WA Tuesday, September 30.
