Dorothy Mae Stangler
May 31, 1931 ~ April 21, 2024
Born in:
Valley City, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Funeral Mass:
Dorothy Stangler, 92, Fargo died peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Bethany Retirement Living.
Dorothy was born to Edward and Rose Ertelt on a farm three and a half miles east of Valley City. She attended St. Catherine School in Valley City, graduating in 1949. While growing up, she was a Girl Scout and belonged to a 4-H Club. Dorothy graduated from The Sisters of St. Joseph School of Nursing in Fargo.
Dorothy married Gerald Stangler on June 18, 1953. They lived in Williston, Bottineau, Rolla, and Fargo. While in Rolla, she worked part time at the Rolla Community Hospital and Clinic. Dorothy belonged to the St. Joachim Church and was a choir member for a time. She taught religion classes when her children were old enough to go to school. Dorothy was a 4-H leader and a member of a Homemakers Club while in Rolla.
Dorothy and her husband moved to Fargo in 1968 with their family. She was a critical care and cardiac nurse at St. John Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 1994.
A member of Nativity Church, she volunteered as usher and lay minister of communion. She and her husband Gerald also counseled engaged couples. Dorothy liked to volunteer, helping with funeral lunches. Dorothy was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time in her flower garden. Spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave her and Gerald great joy.
Dorothy has four daughters, Dianne (Gregory) Gibb, Mary Ann (Rokelle Lerner) Stangler, Linda (Thomas) Dooher, Joan (Mark) Eckrich. She has eight grandchildren, Julie (John) Emerson, Theresa (Nick) Newton, Dan (Ayako) Dooher, Mary (Jacob) Anstadt, Joe (Jamie) Dooher, Garett, Claire, and Rien Eckrich and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, her parents, and sisters Bernadine Potter and Jeanette Ertelt and brother, Roman Ertelt.
Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo with visitation starting at 1:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the YWCA Women’s Shelter, 3000 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103.
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Services
Memorial Mass: April 29, 2024 2:00 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Visitation - Monday: April 29, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
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I later moved to One Oak Place because of her recommendation, and when she could no longer care for her roses and flower plot she “willed” it to me and taught me how to prune the roses.
I’m having some health issues right now but will make sure someone learns to care for her roses if I can’t continue
Dearest Mary and family, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom passing. Your mom always made me so comfortable at your house, and I was always impressed with her dedication as a critical care nurse. As head nurse, I know she was highly respected. My mom also thought your mom was so lovely. I know you will miss seeing your mom’s face as I miss seeing mine until we meet them again in heaven. God promises to be close to the brokenhearted. Saying a prayer for you and your family.
💕🙏
Dianne and the entire Stangler family
I am sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. My condolences to you and the entire family.
Judy M. Steinhouse
P.E.O. Sister
So sorry to hear of your loss, bless you and your family.
Oh Dianne! Our moms are always suppose to be there! You will miss her dearly! Didn’t remember that your uncle Roman was my teacher. You have a great family. Prayers for you in your time of sorrow.
Diane, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you and your families at this difficult time.
Dear Family of Dorothy
So sorry and saddened for the loss of your sweet loving mom grandmother ,& great grandmother
Too friends & coworkers that were blessed and fortunate to experience her friendship.
I had the privilege to work with her at St. Johns Hospital in the ICU CCU unit for about 8 yrs
Dorothy was a great role model and certainly a big credit to the nursing profession. She was kind
;loving compassionate and as one who treated the whole person , Mentally physically ,
emotionally and spiritually . Made for a wonderful patient advocate St. John was blessed to
have had her with them all those years. She was one so giving of herself being so community
minded as well. Rest in peace dear soul Heaven is getting another earth angel.
My prayers deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the family May all the loving
memories give you comfort and peace God enfold you all with his healing loving comfort
To Linda and all the Stangler girls and families,
Memories of Mrs. Stangler and hanging at the Stangler house in high school are among my favorite of the teen years. She was an elegant, warm and fun lady and wonderful Mom. I loved her passion for the ICU at St. John’s and for nursing. I remember how polished and professional she looked in that white uniform- and even more how much she adored her daughters. I am grateful for part of my life in those and later years. May she rest in peace.
Diane and family. So very sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing your parent. Heartfelt sympathy to you all.