Paulette C. Lacher
June 26, 1944 ~ January 30, 2018
Paulette Claire (Thomas) Lacher, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Sanford Medical Hospital following complications from surgery. She was born to Archie and Mildred Marion (Ellingson) Thomas on June 28, 1944 in Northwood, ND. The family moved from Aneta, ND to Fargo, ND in 1948 where Paulette went to school and met the love of her life. On November 21, 1961, Paulette and George Lacher eloped. She spent the next 56 years of her life taking care of and raising her family. She worked for many years at Maintenance Engineering and retired from Bell State Bank in 2007. She dedicated her life to Our Blessed Mother Mary and Catholic Daughters. This dedication so moved mom that she printed a book, Vision of Mary and her apparitions. In 1983, Paulette and George became members of the Knights of Columbus family, where they made many memories and life-long friends. When Very Reverend Chad Wilhelm’s mother passed away he was “adopted” by George and Paulette. In 2000, Paulette with her husband were honored with a special recognition from Pope St. John Paul II with the Medal of Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, of the Holy Father for their dedication to Bishop Sullivan, the church, and their faith. They were both members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher. Her favorite things were Elvis, Disney, travelling anywhere and everywhere, especially the ocean. She loved to read, crochet and spend time with her family. Her passion was to decorate her house into a loving home.
Loving mother of John Lacher, Jan (Dan) Nordin and Jennifer (Gordy) Johnson and grandchildren, Ashley (Ross) McCleary, Adam Lacher, Stephen (Amanda) and Dylan (Natascha) Gripentrog and Jacob Johnson. Great-grandchildren, Blakely, Elliott, Sydnee, Quinn and Finley. She was preceded in death by her entire family.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. followed by the prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the church. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery North at a later date.
Memorials can be made to the Knights of Columbus Foundation.
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George and family. We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Paulette. Please accept our prayers for
Paulette and the family. Karl and Faye
Darlene and I express our deepest sympathy to George & family for the loss of our friend Paulette. Our memories will be a constant reminder of how precious life is.
Paulette in her kind heart always ready to do God’s will by showing her love of Life to the people around her. Sorry we won’t be able to be with the family during this hard time our prayers and love.
My deepest sympathies to you, George, and your family. You and Paulette are in my thoughts and prayers.
I was shocked and saddened on learning of Paulette’s death. She was such a sweet, gentle person and I know she will be deeply missed. Please accept my sincerely sympathies, may she rest in peace.
Doreen Talma
Jan and Dan, Our deepest sympathy on the death of Jan’s mother. May God’s Peace be with you and your family. Jill and Ben Bjornson
George and Family:
My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Jerry Feltis
George and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May our Lord sustain you and give you the graces necessary to face this time of sorrow with hope and faith.
Paulette will be missed, not only by you, but by all whose lives she touched in her own unique way. I have wonderful memories of her as a kind, compassionate friend of many years.
May Paulette rest in peace in the arms of our loving Lord.
So sorry 😞 for your loss , thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
I am sorry to hear of Paulette’s passing. My late wife and I spent a lot of time with Paulette over the years and will miss her friendship. We always enjoyed her cheery and positive attitude during trips, while attending numerous KC events, and when spending time together. She was such a good listener and a had such a kind spirit!
Jan and Dan (and the rest of your family), our sympathy to you. Peace……Paul and Norma Brendle
Jan and Dan,
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your time of grief. We send you thoughts of comfort.
Your friends,
Jan and Dan, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. We pray you find peace and comfort from your memories.
Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you over the coming days. Your mom sounds like a special and remarkable person. May the presence of God sustain you.
George, Jan, John and Jenny, I am so sorry to hear of Paulette’s passing. Your wife and mom was such a sweet loving person. I feel very blessed to have known her especially growing up. I will miss seeing your posts on Facebook Jan of the Disney trips you two would make! I always thought that was awesome and thought I would have loved to have had a chance to do that with my mom. So again thank you for showing me how much fun you two had! She will be missed. Bless you all!!
George. Joyce and I want to express our sincere condolences on your loss of Paulette. Your marriage and your faith life was certainly an inspiration to us. As we are out of the country and cannot attend your celebration of life, we will keep you and your family in our prayers on your special day.
Peace be with you. Jim Lepine
George & family, so sorry to read about Paulette. I have lots of memories of her (and you too George) especially working at all those K.C. steak & lobsters dinners & those dances. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sharon Fritz