Laurel (Thurmer) Wegener
November 14, 1942 ~ March 3, 2014
Laurel Louise (Thurmer) Wegener, 71, Fargo, ND passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1942 to Leonard and Irma (Strege) Thurmer in Veblen, SD and grew up on a farm near Lidgerwood, ND. Laurel attended elementary school at Duerr #5 and then graduated from Lidgerwood High School.
On December 8, 1960, Laurel was united in marriage to Lowell Wegener at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Claire City, SD. Shortly after, they moved to the Twin Cities area where they lived for 10 years. In 1975, the couple moved to the Wegener homestead near Claire City, SD and also purchased the Thurmer homestead. Laurel and Lowell enjoyed the farm life for almost 30 years until they retired in 2002. The couple moved to Fargo in 2006.
Laurel was an active volunteer for many organizations, volunteering for several church activities, the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, and RSVP. Laurel also donated her time at the library in Mesa, AZ where she and Lowell enjoyed the past 10 winters. She enjoyed vegetable gardening and was an avid reader. She was happiest when she was spending time with her loved ones. Laurel’s family and her faith were the most important things in her life.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lowell; her children, Lisa (George) Fraza; Harwood, ND; Lane (Sally) Wegener; Savage, MN; Lezlie (Gary) Marohl; Baltic, SD; Lenny (Joni) Wegener; Sisseton, SD; and Lynn (Kim) Wegener; Lakeville, MN; sister, Anita (Don) Beeks; Wichita Falls, TX; 11 grandchildren, Jill (Sabe), Dana, Katie, Madi, Haley, Lauryn, Blake, Jackson, Jaedyn, Jordyn, Landon, with the 12th to be born in April; 3 great-grandchildren, Emma, Layla, and Mia.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch.
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Baltic SDSo sorry!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Tina and Melissa
Pleasanton CAMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
lidgerwood ndwe have the Wegener family in our prayers
Lidgerwood ND
My thoughts, prayers, and sincere sympathy is extended to Laurel’s family. I have many childhood memories of Laurel. My brother DuWayne was a classmate of hers and he always spoke so highly of her. May you have the comfort and joy of knowing that she has received her eternal reward and is now with our gracious and loving Lord.
So sorry to hear of Laurel’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers ar with you all at this time. God’s peace to your family. Ron and Janeen
west fargo ndsorry to hear about your Mom Lisa. Jim and Flatey from sanford
DAVENPORT ND
our sympathy to the family for the loss of your loved one
Lidgerwood ND
Dear Wegener Family,
My sympathy to your family. I’m so sorry I can not be with you and say this in person. (I’m on a 2 week FU Conv. bus trip.) Laurel will be greatly missed but no longer in paine. Friend Phyllis Lentz
Beaumont TexasPraying for His peace that passes all understanding for Lowell and all your sweet family…
Richland Washington Dear Lowell and family,
I am so sorry for this loss. Laurel was such a lovely person. I know you will miss her so much. I only wish I had better words to send you. You are in our thoughts.
Rosie & Duane
Eden South DakotaSending love and prayers to the family. Laurel was special to so many!
Lidgerwood N DWe are sadend at the loss of a good friend.
Shwisher IAOur though s & prayers to your entire family! Mom and I were just talking about all the camping trips, & card games. Laurel will truly be missed by all of us.
St. Paul NebraskaOur sincere sympathy to you. Going to Highschool with Laurel, then reuniting after 50 years was very special to me. LL
Richland WashingtonOur thoughts are with you.