Lucy Wangler

Lucy Wangler, 80, passed away on January 18, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND surrounded by family. Lucy Ann Wangler was born on December 26, 1936 to Peter and Elizabeth (Markel) Frohlich in Crown Butte, ND northwest of Mandan, ND. The Frohlich family moved from their farm in Crown Butte to Bismarck where Lucy worked at Dan’s Super Value. Lucy met Anton (Tony) at a dance at the Blue Room in Strasburg, ND. They were later married on May 3, 1958 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Bismarck. They moved to a farmstead northwest of Wishek, ND where they farmed until November 2013, when they moved to CHI Riverview Assisted Living in Fargo. Lucy loved to cook and bake for her family and friends. Her specialties were fried chicken, homemade pizza, kuchen, popcorn balls, cherry rolls and many delicious homemade candies. She spent countless hours outdoors working in the yard, gardening and growing beautiful flowerbeds. Lucy and Tony enjoyed hosting many family reunions on the farm and most years would host a 4^th of July party. Lucy would spare no expense on fireworks. She loved being around family and friends, especially her grandchildren and she created many wonderful memories for all those who knew her. She cherished her annual sister trips with Bernie and Elsie. Lucy was active in her faith and taught CCD classes for many years. She attended daily Mass at Riverview Place. She was a 4-H leader and enjoyed playing cards. Lucy’s spirit, wit, laugh and determination will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by her caring husband Tony, sons; Tim (Kim), Fargo, ND, Todd (Norma), Plattsmouth, NE and Patrick (Mary), Fargo, ND, four grandchildren; Jennifer (Brad) Sjomeling, Lisbon, ND, Lindsay (Matt) Renfrew, Prescott Valley, AZ, Morgan (Kyle) Sorby, Fargo, ND and Quinn Wangler, Fargo, ND and two great grandchildren; Owen and Jordyn Sjomeling, sister, Bernadine (Don) Prouty, Bismarck, ND, brother, Tom Frohlich, Mandan, ND and sister-in-law, Donna Frohlich, Bismarck, ND. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Vera Frohlich and Elsie (Ed) Friesz; two brothers, Joseph and Donald Frohlich and two sisters-in-law, Francis Frohlich (Joseph) and Jeanette Frohlich. Prayer Service: 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 1:00 P.M. Funeral Mass: 10:30 A.M. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Riverview Place Chapel, Fargo with visitation starting at 9:30 A.M. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery South, Fargo.