Gertrude Mueller
August 8, 1922 ~ October 25, 2011
Gertrude Mueller, 89, of West Fargo, ND, formerly of Wishek, ND, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in Sheyenne Crossing Care Facility.
Gertrude was born August 8, 1922 in Fredonia, ND, daughter of Edward and Pauline Kleingartner. Gertie graduated from Kulm High School. She attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND and worked at the Logan County Court House in Napoleon, ND. She married Herbert Mueller January 7, 1945. They lived on the family farm north of Wishek where they farmed and raised their family.
Gertie was active in teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, Women's Bible Study and a member of Morningside Homemakers. Gertie looked for the good in everyone. She valued her husband, children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, as treasured possessions and her conversations were filled with laughter and pleasant memories of people she loved. Gertie enjoyed cooking and baking and spending time with her friends, family, and her very special grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Richard (Cora) Mueller of Wishek, ND; Ron (Barb) Mueller of West Fargo, ND; her daughters, Cheryl (Al) Dewald of Fargo, ND; Robin (John) Phillips of Kennewick, WA; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and her sisters, Katie Haag of Kulm, ND; Marion Rossman of Fredonia, ND; and Vange Sprasoff of Denver, CO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers.
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Gillette WYI will always remember Aunt Gerty and her contagious laugh. She welcomed me into this family when I married Bill. We had many great meals at her place and as everyone else said, she made many great desserts. she was a wonderful woman who found only the best in everyone. She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. My thoughts are with you all.
Casselton ND
I was very sorry to hear of Gertie’s passing. She was a very nice lady. Many of my fond memories from my high school days were at the Mueller farm spent with Robin & Mom Gertie. We used to do alot of horseback riding & just hanging out. Gertie would get a kick out of our “adventures”. We also used to spend alot of birthdays & anniversaries there with Herb & Gertie & different neighbors with my Dad, too. Always had some great lunches! In fact, I use Gertie’s Cheese Button recipe to this day! May she rest in peace.
Fargo ND
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you all this week.
Jerry & Patti Jondahl
Manteca CAOur thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love the Simpson Family
Her Journey’s Just Begun
Don’t think of her as gone away –
Her journey has just begun
Life holds many facets
The Earth is only one
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
can really pass away
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched
For nothing loved is ever lost-
And she was loved so much.
~ Ellen Brenneman
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom–grandma–great grandma. May it bring comfort to you all to know how many lives were deeply touched by Gertie. She was one of the kindest ladies we ever knew and will be missed very much.
Tom & Corrine Finck
Upland CaliforniaAunt Gertie,
Will remember all the family visits while growing up, especially the kindness and laughter. She even shared her lunch during a visit last summer. She said she couldn’t eat it all and didn’t want it to go to waste….I just couldn’t say no. Our thoughts are with Ricky & Ronny and Cheryl & Robin and their families.
RIO RANCHO NM I AM TRULY GREATFUL FOR THE KINDNESS YOUR PARENTS SHOWED ME BY ALLOWING ME TO STAY WITH THEM AT THEIR FARM DURING PART OF THE SUMMER MY DAD WAS STATIONED IN KOREA. THEY TAUGHT ME HOW TO DRIVE A TRACTOR, ABOUT THE AMINALS ON THE FARM AND TOOK ME TO THE WISHEK COUNTY FAIR WHERE YOUR MOM ATTEMPTED TO TEACH ME HOW TO WALTZ AND POKA, TELLING ME THAT I COULD DATE ANY GIRL I WANTED TO IF I COULD DANCE WELL.
THE HORSECOLLAR MIRROR IN MY HOUSE THAT YOUR FATHER MADE MAKES ME THINK OF YOUR PARENTS OFTEN. YOUR MOTHER WAS A VERY KIND, LOVELY AND CLASSY WOMAN, WHO MADE WHO BRIGHTENED THE WORLD OF EVERY SOUL THAT SHE TOUCHED. SHE IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
alamogordo n.m.We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Gertie was very special to us and our family, we will truely miss her. We remember alot of fun times with her and that is what is important, she was a great person and full of fun.We know it will be very hard on all of you, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers. we love you Mike and Marcy
Fargo ND
Gertrude will be deeply missed. My girls and I extend our deepest sympathies to the family, her children, siblings and everyone who loved Gertrude. Know that all the wonderful memories we have will live on! I value all the kindness and caring words of wisdom Gertrude has shared with myself over the years.
Mueller Family. May God be with you all as you say good bye to dear sweet Gertie. Her smile could light up even the darkest moment and her strength was truly a gift from God. Cherish the memories and she will remain with you always. You were all blessed to have such a special lady in your lives.
Monte, Tammy, Evan and Jayden Wahl
Cohasset Mn.My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your loved one Gertie.
Love, Joyce (formerly married to Thomas Mueller who died 11 months after our marriage in 1951).
Kennewick Washington”As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness
I shall be satisfied when I awake in Your likeness.” Psalm 17:15
Your journey is now complete…
EXCELSIOR MN
I cherish the many memories I have of this wonderful, warm, gracious woman. She was a great cook, but she was excellent baker – her brownies and cakes were the best! In addition to that , she was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I am blessed to have known her as Aunt Gerty.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mona