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Martha Wenger • 1915 - 2006 Martha Wendschlag was born on June 24, 1915, the daughter of Christian and Sophia (Nessel) Wendschlag in McGuiness Township, McLean County, ND. She was reared and educated in the area, attending the Crystal Country School. On March 17, 1933, Martha was united in marriage to John Wenger in Garrison, ND. Following their marriage, the couple lived on the family farm west of Max, where they raised small grains and cattle. In 1968, they moved to Minot. John died December 13, 1968. In 1972, she moved back to the farm, where she resided until 1979, when she moved back to Minot. Martha was one of the first residents to live in the Dakota Terrace Apartments. In April of 2002 she entered Trinity Homes, where she resided at the time of her death Martha enjoyed coffee parties, putting together puzzles, spending time with her flowers, cooking, baking and making afghans for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful housekeeper, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by: Children: Vernon (Barbara) Wenger,
Minot, ND; Odean (Lois) Wenger, Plymouth, MN; Margie (Arnold)
Semchenko, Minot, ND; seven grandchildren: Kevin (Karyn) Wenger,
Keith (Tracy) Wenger, Barry Wenger and friend Steven Hoover,
Jody (Robbin) Henrickson, Brian (Kathy) Semchenko, Jeffrey (Pam)
Wenger, Jennifer (Joseph) Stukenberg; seven great-grandchildren:
Kristyn Wenger, Kristyl (Jason) Blowers, Kalsey Wenger, Dana
Johnson, Darcie Johnson, Lena Semchenko and Carson Wenger; two
great-great grandchildren: Tyler Blowers and Anthony Agard Sisters:
Ella Fallis, Missoula, MT; Alma Mohr, Spokane, WA; brother: Irvin
Wendschlag, Minot. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John Wenger, sister: Alvina Hintz, brothers: Ernest, Lenhard and Arnold Wendschlag Visitation: Sunday, August 13, 2006 from Noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot Funeral Service: Monday, August 14, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church, Minot. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot Officiant: Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon Honorary Bearers: Martha's family and friends Active Bearers To sign the online guest register
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