Rochelle "Shelly" Wieser

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Rochelle “Shelly” Wieser passed away at SMP Health – St. Catherine North, on January 16, 2023, at the age of 75.

Rochelle was born in Fargo, ND, on December 3, 1947 to John and Leone “Mitzi” (Mitskog) Moos and baptized into the Catholic faith. She grew up in Casselton, ND, along with sisters Renee and Melanie. She graduated from Casselton High School, and attended Mayville State College and Wahpeton School of Science.

Shelly made her home in Fargo, working for a short time at Merchant’s Bank and then the SuperValue Offices for 7 years. During this time she served as church organist at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo, where she met Jerel Wieser, originally from Hankinson, ND. They were married on November 24, 1973 at St. Mary’s.

Jerel and Shelly welcomed daughters Mara and Penny, and after Penny’s arrival, Shelly opened a daycare in their home, which she operated for 31 years, caring for countless children with homemade meals, crafts, playtime, and love. Many of these children will forever be part of her family.

Shelly continued to be extremely active at St. Mary’s Cathedral, her Catholic faith always her guide. She continued as organist for many years, served fellowship after Mass, taught religious education and Sunday school, was active in the “Stephen’s Ministry,” and with Jerel led RCIA classes. She chaired the annual bazaar four times, and later led the craft booth for several years. Her famous buns were always the first to sell at the baked goods booth.

Shelly loved embroidery and cross stitch, spending as many hours as her schedule would allow. She also loved reading, listening to classical music, and of course, baseball. Family was her ultimate joy and she delighted in being a grandmother to Elizabeth, Audrey, and Nathan.

Rochelle is preceded in death by her parents, 3 infant brothers, and her grandparents. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Jerel; daughter Mara (Ervin) Gust of Strathcona, MN, and grandchildren Elizabeth, Audrey and Nathan; daughter Penny (Robert Steussy) of Fargo; sisters Renee Foster, Marina Del Rey, CA; Melanie (Rick) Wilson, Ft. Myers, FL; and half brother Zach (Edwin) Moos, Santa Ana, CA.

Prayer service at Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 19, with visitation from 6-7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 10:00 on Friday, January 20, with visitation from 9-10 AM. Lunch will be served at the church, followed by burial at Holy Cross North cemetery in Fargo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your church or to SMP Health – St. Catherine North of Fargo.

Rochelle’s Video Tribute can be viewed below: