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Bismarck TriBune Friday, March 24, 2017 A5 1 OBITUARIES OBITUARIES Thomas Findlay Jr. Thomas L. Findlay Jr. died tragically on March 18, 2017. He was born Aug.

3, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, Wis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Dolores; and his brother, Jan. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie; his son, Thomas MacGregor (Melissa); step- daughter Stacy; stepson Brian; and sisters Tamara Wong and Patricia Ander- son. He is also survived by nephews Chris (Amy), Corey (Kathy) and niece Aimee (Rick), and many relatives and friends. Tom lived in Wisconsin until age 7, and then the fam- ily moved to Coon Rapids, Minn.

He graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1968, and then obtained an Associates degree from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2013. Tom was a proud U.S. Army veteran and served two tours in Vietnam, with an artillery battery of the 5th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Good Conduct and several other awards. Tom could accomplish anything he set his mind to do.

In Mon- tana, he started a bottling spring water business. Sub- sequently he lived in Cali- fornia, Arizona, and North Dakota, and then returned to Minnesota to be near his son. He most recently was driving taxi in St. Cloud and previ- ously in Bismarck, he drove a bus for special needs clients. People would say that Tom should have been a priest or psychologist because he loved getting to know peo- ple.

Any interaction with him could lead to a two hour con- versation. He was a tall man with barrel like physique, full white beard, great smile and wire rim glasses and was fre- quently called Santa Claus. Tom will be forever missed and always in our hearts. A Celebration of Life will be held March 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

at Cremation Soci- ety of Minnesota, 1979 Old Hudson Rd, St. Paul, with the service at 3 p.m. Inter- ment will be on March 27 at 12:45 p.m., with Military Honors at the National Cem- etery, Ft. Snelling, 7601 34th Avenue Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memori- als to VFW Post 428, 9-18th Avenue St.

Cloud 56303 would be appreciated. Please include Tom name. Thomas Findlay Jr. Karl Paluck Karl J. Paluck, 13, Dickin- son, joined the angels above on March 20, 2017, with his beloved family by his side.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday March 25, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickin- son, with Fr. Shannon Lucht as celebrant and Fr. Casmir Paluck as con-celebrant. Entombment will follow at the Dickinson Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m.

to 7 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with Deacon Leonard Kordonowy presid- ing. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services on Saturday. Karl challenged the med- ical world since one year of age. Unfortunately, the mystery remains as compli- cations could not be fixed.

Although Karl could not speak, his smiles commu- nicated loud and clear. He loved to be around people and to go on walks to see his friends and neighbors who all knew him from blocks away. Karl had so many wonderful dedicated and compassionate caregivers over the years. They loved to read to him, sing to him or watch movies and wres- tling on TV with him. He loved to smile when he had presents coming for them or they asked him if they were too big or when they knocked something over accidentally.

Through the power of prayer from so many in life, Karl pulled through many struggles along the way. Each day and smile was a gift from God. His smile lit up the world especially after his confirmation by Bishop Kagan at his home on Feb. 12, 2017. What a miracle this was for Karl to show he was at peace and how he loved those around him that were able to witness his abundant and precious smiles during his final month.

God picked the 1st day of spring with a light rain to call sweet Karl Home to Him. His body will be placed on the top shelf in the mau- soleum next to his Grandpa Stanley so they can hear the rain together. His grandpa had died two months before Karl was born but now they can rest in peace together. Karl was a teacher of love, patience, and kindness. Karl looked upwards to God and the angels often through- out his days and nights, and he now walks with them, restored to perfect health and vitality.

Thank you God for all his smiles. May they continue forever from above. His smile will always be remembered. Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as Karl is survived at home by his parents, Doug and Rhonda; his sister Kayla; and his loving pet, Lilly; his paternal grandmother, Gladys Paluck; maternal grandparents Gordon and Crystal Berwald; aunts and uncles and cousins Robert and Donna Paluck (Carrie and Mick Neurohr (Cobey, Connor, Colton), Mandi and Casey Scheeler (Zoey), Casey Paluck Cierra); Melissa and John Remund (Courtney, Caleb, Brook- lyn); Jodi and Michael Hook (Michael III), Jackie and Kelly Merryweather (Kole and Kadie); Tammy and Rob Greiner (Troy, Rachael, Emma, Trevor); and special great-aunt Linda Sibson. Karl was preceded in death by Grandpa Stanley Paluck.

Arrangements are with Lad- bury Funeral Service, Dick- inson. www.ladburyfuner- alservice.com Karl Paluck Betty Haussler Betty Jane (Schnoor) Haussler, 85, of Bismarck, formerly of Ellendale, died March 20, 2017, at Sanford Health Center in Bismarck. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Zion Lutheran Church in Ellendale, with Rev. Paul Preus officiating.

Burial will be held at the Ellendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Thomas R.

Marcis, officiating. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church in Ellendale. Betty was born in Oakes, on Nov. 14, 1931, the oldest child of Hans Carl and Dag- mar (Hoybak) Schnoor. Betty was raised with her two sisters, Carol and Donna in Oakes.

She was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, S.D., and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran in Lidgerwood. Betty graduated from Oakes High School in 1949. She attended State Normal and Industrial College at Ellen- dale, receiving a Standard Normal Teaching Certificate in 1951. Betty was united in mar- riage to George Haussler on July 2, 1951. They had five sons Charles, James, David, William and Gerald.

Betty returned to college at the University of North Dakota-Ellendale Branch in the late to receive her Bachelors Degree on May 29, 1969. Betty taught elemen- tary school (a profession of for 25 years in Dickey County six years at Monango and 19 years in Ellendale. She retired in May of 1995. Betty was never too busy to teach, care, support, nur- ture and love with an end- less amount of enthusiasm and joy. She was the master teacher, embodying the car- dinal virtue of patience in her kind and forbearing atti- tude.

She not only took care of our daily needs, but also spent a tremendous amount of time simply listening. Betty monitored our behav- ior and carefully listened to our ideas, accepting and respecting them with either praise or positive correction. Betty stressed courtesy. At times we thought we fooled her; we rarely ever did. She embodied the essence of a great in that she had the commit- ment and courage to show her love daily.

The pride and smile on her face made one feel special. She was a social butterfly who absolutely loved being around peo- ple. She hated missing any social event. Her compas- sion for children and love of her profession left a lasting impression on those who came in contact with her. She is on a lot of former list.

George and Betty lived in Lidgerwood, from 1951 to 1956, where sons, Charles and James, were born. They moved to New Rockford in 1956, and son David was added to the family in 1957. After the death of father, in 1958, the fam- ily moved to the Haussler farm near Monango, and sons, William and Gerald, were added to the family. The family raised cattle, pigs and other animals on the farm, along with grow- ing small grains. George and Betty moved into Ellendale in 1987.

Betty will always be remembered as a kind and gentle person who put a lot of emphasis on family. Betty was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Betty Haussler Missionary League, Ameri- can Legion Auxilary, Retired Teachers and the Red Hat Society. Five sons survive her, Charles (JoAnn), James (Julie), David (Denise), Wil- liam, and Gerald (Janie) Haussler. She is also sur- vived by grandchildren Jen- nifer (Mark) Carline, Jeffery, Andrew, Tessa and Cara Haussler, Jeremy (Heidi), Jonathon (Tonya) and James Sigl; along with seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sis- ters, Carol Randol and Donna Iverson.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George (2005); her parents; and brother-in-law, William Randol. In lieu of flowers memori- als can be given to the Alz- Association Min- nesota-North Dakota, 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, 55439. Go to www.parkwayfu- neral.com to share memories of Betty and sign the online guestbook. James Morris James Kelly Morris, 62, passed away on March 11, 2017, at his home in Bismarck. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 10 a.m., at St.

Catholic Church. Family will be receiving friends on Monday, March 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Bismarck Funeral Home, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. James was born on Feb. 4, 1955, to Bernard and Eliza- beth (Eisele) Morris. He was raised and educated in Bis- marck, and after graduating from St.

High School, he went to Wahpeton College to become an auto mechanic. In 1974, he married Diana Glass and together they had three beautiful daughters. He worked as a mechanic for two years and then he decided to become an electrician in which is father-in-law owned his own business and brought him aboard. He was an IBEW LU 714 member for 30 years. He loved being in the union, all he could talk about when you would seen him.

Jim enjoyed farming, going up to his cabin in Canada, and going hunting and fishing with his friend Gary (Cheese) or whoever he could find to go with him. He loved ani- mals, especially his Springer Spaniels, Rocky and Stewie. He was always very close to his family and enjoyed hav- ing guests over for meals. He loved his garden and selling corn and potatoes though his family owned business, Mor- ris Homestead Farms. He is survived by his daughters, Stacey (Jason) Kalvoda, Stephanie Mwania, and Courtney Morris; his sister, Michelle (Dave) Otto; very special uncle, Vernon Morris; special friend, Dina; and his cousin, Mike Mor- ris, who helped him with his every day challenges; grandchildren, James Gin- ther, Autumn Delany, Avery Delany, Aleah Delany, Kierra French, Finley Olson, Gavin Mwania, Shayden Mwania, and Marlyn Mwania.

James is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Elizabeth Morris, his brother Bernie Morris, and his sister Judy Grabar. James Morris Leo Keller Leo Roy Keller, 66, passed away on March 22, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Mon- day, March 27, at 10 a.m., at Church of the Ascension, with Msgr. James Braaten officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Bismarck Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Leo was born May 15, 1950, in Linton, to Leo and Luella (Jochim) Keller. He grew up on the family farm and attended St.

and Strasburg High School. graduating in 1968. He went on to attend NDCS, then began working in Minneap- olis. Leo enlisted in the Navy and shortly after received a medical discharge. On May 27, 1972, he mar- ried the love of his life, Ber- tilla Steffan.

They lived in the New Leipzig and the Elgin area from 1977- 1985, where they owned and operated the Den and Bar. In 1995 they moved to Bismarck, where they owned Auto Sales in Mandan, and he then worked at Club. Leo loved spending time with his grandchildren, family and friends. He loved taking his grandchildren on golf cart rides and working in his yard. Leo is survived by his wife of 44 years, Bert; his chil- dren, Darin (Inna), Man- dan, Stacy (Mike) Piatz, Dickinson, Tammy Carlson and friend Scott Hoffman, Bismarck and Daryl (Angie), Mandan; his grandchildren, Chantel Blakely, Avery Piatz, Haley Keller, Mason Piatz, Kennedy Keller and Kaylee Carlson.

He is also survived by his mother Luella Keller; sister, Pat (Bob) Gefre; brother, Dan (Connie) Keller, Wayne (Nellie) Keller, and Darnell Keller. Leo was preceded in death by his father, Leo; sister, Mary Jane; brother, Dave; his grandparents; aunts, Gladys Calheim, Rose Materi, Mary Ann Keller; and uncles, Pius Keller and Jim Keller. In lieu of plants and flow- ers memorial are preferred to Sanford Hospice. Go to www.bismarckfu- neralhome.com to sign the online guestbook or to send a message of condolence to the family. Leo Keller Alexander Chaky Alexander Chaky, 82, Williston, passed away at the Bethel Lutheran Nurs- ing Home and Rehabilitation Center on March 22, 2017.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tues- day morning, March 28, at 10 a.m., at St. Cath- olic Church in Williston. Father Russel Kovash will officiate. Interment in Riv- erview Cemetery will follow the service. An evening vigil with a rosary will be held Monday evening, March 27, at 5 p.m.

at the Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home Chapel in Williston. Friends may call at Ever- son-Coughlin Funeral Home on Monday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for the hour preceding the service at the church on Tuesday. Friends are welcome to visit www.eversoncoughlin.

com to share memories of Alex or leave condolences for his family. Lenore Heimbuck Lenore Heimbuck, 94, formerly of Hague, died March 22, Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Cen- ter, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tues- day, March 28, at St. Catholic Church, Hague. Further arrangements are pending with Myers Funeral Home, Linton.

Viola Anderson Viola Anderson, 99, Bis- marck, died March 23, 2017, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1402 E. Avenue Bismarck. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Further arrangements are pending with Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Don Mann Don Mann, 77, Bismarck, died March 23, 2017, at CHI St. Alexius Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Charity Lutheran Church, 120 Aspen Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Mon- day, March 27, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation will con- tinue one hour prior to the service at the church. Further arrangements are pending with Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck. Mavis Roberts NEW ROCKFORD Mavis Roberts, 83, New Rockford, died March 22, 2017, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, in First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Further arrangements are pending with Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Lloyd McKeown RHAME Lloyd McKe- own, 78, Rhame, died March 21, 2017, at Fallon County Medical Complex, Baker, Mont. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 27, at St.

Catholic Church, Marmarth. Further arrange- ments are pending with Ste- venson Funeral Home-Baker, Mont. Elsie Long WILLISTON Elsie Long, 91, Williston, formerly of the Epping area, died March 22, 2017, at the Bethel Lutheran Nursing Home and Reha- bilitation Center, Willis- ton. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Bethel Lutheran Nurs- ing Home Chapel.

Further arrangements are pending with Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston. Doris Hamburg Palmer Doris Irene Harberg Palmer, 96, died March 21, 2017, at her Minneapo- lis, home. At request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Burial will be at a later date in Williston. She is survived by her daughter Deborah, Minne- apolis, and two grand- children.

(Everson Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston) Richard Jewett FT. YATES Richard Jew- ett, 53, Ft. Yates, formerly of Eagle Butte, S.D., died March 18, 2017, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 11 a.m. MST Saturday, March 25, at St.

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