Marvel Steinweg

Marvel W. Steinweg, 96, Davenport, ND passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Sheyenne Crossings Care Center in West Fargo. Marvel Winnifred Kellerman was born to Fred and Hilda (Gohdes) Kellerman on July 18, 1920 in rural Davenport, ND. She grew up on the family farm and attended school District 30 at Kindred, ND. Marvel was a tomboy and loved to work outside with her brothers and play baseball. Following school Marvel worked at home on the farm. On December 18, 1941 Marvel was united in marriage to Clarence Steinweg at Canaan Moravian Church. They lived on the Steinweg homestead before moving to the Davenport farmstead a few years later. She and her husband farmed for 54 years. Clarence died in 1996 and then Marvel moved to Fargo. She moved to Sheyenne Crossing in 2007. She was very community oriented. She was active in her church, president of Canaan Women’s Fellowship, served in PTA, Davenport Women’s Fire Department Auxiliary, and President of the Davenport Senior Citizens. She enjoyed supporting the school activities, sports, and drama and was a faithful car driver for boys and girls basketball. She was very proud of being a member of the Women’s Auxiliary at the VFW in West Fargo. Marvel had the opportunity to travel and had a great time doing that. Everyone enjoyed her fresh baked bread and peach cobbler, especially during harvest. Her favorite hobby was playing Bingo. She had a competitive side playing Bingo and racing her grandsons down the hallway at Sheyenne Crossings in her scooter. Marvel had a great sense of humor and loved laughing. Marvel is survived by her children, Karen Sorby, Fargo, Sidney Steinweg, Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Juli (Dan) Dyre, Park Rapids, MN, Darla (Larry) Jelen, Colorado Springs, CO; Brandon Steinweg, Phoenix, AZ , Amanda Hawkins, Colorado Springs, CO; seven great-grandchildren, and siblings, Donald Kellerman, Fargo, and Calvin Kellerman, Minneapolis, MN. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband; son-in-law, Jerry Sorby; and siblings, Shirley Kellerman, Freddy Kellerman, Lester Kellerman, Ramona Tuskind and Harold Kellerman. There will be a visitation from 5-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM Friday May 12, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center Fargo. The Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Saturday May 13, 2017 with visitation one hour before the service at Canaan Moravian Church in Davenport.