Theresa Lothspeich
January 16, 1934 ~ July 2, 2022
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Theresa Lothspeich, 88, of Fargo ND was celebrating with her family and friends on July 2nd 2022 in rural Wyndmere ND when she went into cardiac arrest. She was transported to Essentia Health in Fargo ND, where her husband and seven children surrounded her in her final moments. Many thanks to the Wyndmere and FM Ambulance services and ER staff at Essentia in Fargo.
Theresa May Loegering was born January 16th 1934 at her family farm in Richland County ND to Herman and Mary (May) Loegering. She went to three country grade schools in rural ND, high school at St Francis Academy in Hankinson ND, and college in Ellendale ND. Theresa taught at Brampton for one year and then went to college to complete her teaching certificate. She worked at Agricultural, Stabilization and Conservation office in Forman ND. She returned to teaching in Langdon ND where she met Richard Lothspeich in February 1956 and they married October 27th 1956 in Cogswell ND.
Richard and Theresa made their home in Fargo ND where they raised their family and she began her sewing alteration business from home in 1966. Dick and Theresa were charter members of Nativity Church where she was an active member. Theresa was on the planning committee for the addition to the church in 1979, and served as the secretary for the Pastoral Council for 10 years. She made baptismal garments and prayer shawls, served at funerals, went to daily mass and enjoyed fellowship with many parishioners. They also had a winter home in Mesa AZ and made many memories with new friends at Windsor Park and Christ the King Church.
Theresa stayed busy with sewing, making crafts, making greeting cards, doing needlework, reading books, putting puzzles together, completing crossword puzzles, playing pinochle and many other activities. She created an annual family calendar that was loved and treasured by everyone. Theresa enjoyed having people in her home and always made them feel welcome. Spending time with her grandkids often involved playing games, baking, dancing, going to the park and being an amazing role model. She always had a smile on her face that was heartwarming.
Theresa is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richard “Dick”; her seven children, Linda (Larry) Brooks, Karen (Roger) Kahler, Gerald (MaryJo) Lothspeich Wyndmere ND, Marilyn Johnson, Duane (Lorrie) Lothspeich Minot ND, Ruth (Ken) Wettstein, Rosemount MN, Pamela Tuel; her 22 grand-children and 26 great grand-children; siblings (Anna) Loegering, Jerome Loegering, Rosella Jangula, Florence (Gary) Wegan, Sylvan (Marge) Loegering, George (Marilyn) Loegering, Dennis (Carol) Loegering, Annette Bruns, Angie Olson, (Al) Mikesh, Julie Tschider, Paul (Barb) Loegering; numerous nieces and nephews.
Theresa is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Mary Loegering, son-in-law Lynn Johnson, siblings Donald Loegering, Agnes Mikesh, Fr Leonard Loegering, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nephews.
Services
Visitation: July 10, 2022 5:00 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Vigil: July 10, 2022 7:00 pm
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Visitation: July 11, 2022 9:30 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Funeral Mass: July 11, 2022 10:30 am
Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo
1825 S 11th St.
Fargo , North Dakota 58103
(701) 232-2414
https://www.nativitycatholicchurch.net/
Know that you have our care and support in this time. Thelen Family
Marilyn I am thinking of you and family and surrounding you with love and prayers. Your Mom was a Angel on earth! Her bright smile making you feel loved and welcome.
Love Karen
Marilyn and family,
I always enjoyed visiting with your mother and I never saw anything but a beautiful smile on her face. She was one of a kind and with her loving husband she raised some tremendous kids! I hope fond memories, help you through this difficult time. Hugs to all!
I always enjoyed visiting with your mother and I never saw anything but a beautiful smile on her face. She was one of a kind and with her loving husband she raised some tremendous kids! I hope fond memories, help you through this difficult time. Hugs to all!
Many years ago Theresa did quite a few alterations for me. She was always kind and a talented seamstress!! My sympathies to her entire family.
Joanne Klev
Thank you, Liz. We appreciate your support.
Dear Marilyn and family,
Your mom was such a treasure. She always had a smile on her face. I always enjoyed visiting with her and will remember the warmth towards others that she always carried in her heart. May all your beautiful memories show you how God worked through her and bring you comfort. All my love and sympathy to you.
Beth Fedje
Didn’t know Theresa that long but we were in a knitting group together. Her smile and jolly personality always made me smile.
She will be missed so much but I’m sure with all her talents she will be multitasking for the Lord.
Rest in Peace my friend. ❤️❤️❤️
So saddened to hear of the passing of Theresa. So sudden. She was such a caring person. Always involved with her community and Nativity church. She will be missed dearly. “May the Angels Welcome Her to Paradise”
What a special lady. She was always ready to help out. She will be missed. Sharon wolf
Tanya (Bosak) Livdahl
You are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as your family!
Love,
Tracey and Mark
Deepest sympathies to your family on the death of Theresa. Long time neighbors of ours, we were on 15th st., you behind us. LuElla Kleingartner
Thinking of you, Marilyn. I’m so glad your whole family was there.
Kevin Sittauer
Duane, sorry to hear the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I was so sorry to read of Theresa’s passing. I haven’t seen her for years but she was a faithful seamstress for our Career Fashions Company. Always greeting me with a big smile and doing beautiful work. She was a lovely woman and I send my sympathy to your entire family. Patti Pratt
Uncle Richard and Family: Kathi and I are devastated that our Beloved Aunt Theresa has passed.
I do not recall her ever being sick since I had known her. It will not be the same visiting Fargo
knowing that we will not be able to visit with Theresa, Our Condolences. Ted and Kathi Nowatzki
Our condolences to your family. She was a pillar of the Nativity Church community.
Your passing brings me great sorrow. You were put in to your role on the day I was born, Thanksgiving 1956, when you and Dick (my godfather) came to the rescue and prepared Thanksgiving Dinner for my 4 siblings and my father while mom tended to me in the hospital.
The many visits we made to Fargo and your family to Grand Forks was always a good time playing with my cousins. I vividly remember your charm, and your caring and happy style.
Your eternal happiness has begun, I pray that you may watch over and guide Dick and your entire family!
In Sympathy, your godson,
Gregory Lykken
Forestville, CA
John and Naomi West