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Alice Welk Keller
Birth: Aug. 19, 1922
Strasburg
Emmons County
North Dakota, USA
Death: Aug. 8, 2012
Strasburg
Emmons County
North Dakota, USA
Alice Keller, 89, formerly of Strasburg, ND, died August 8, 2012 at her home in Bismarck, ND.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Monday, August 13, 2012 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND with Fr. Jason Signalness officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the church with a prayer service at 7:00pm.
Alice Welk was born on August 19, 1922 on the Welk farm southwest of Strasburg, where she lived for her first 9 months. She was the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Mattern) Welk, the oldest of 10 siblings. Alice was very proud of her Lawrence Welk heritage and looked forward to his visits. After spending her childhood on the family farm, she attended Christie's Beauty School in Bismarck, working in Bismarck and Strasburg for several years.
Alice married Debert Keller on July 3, 1945 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Krassna, ND. Following their marriage, Debert and Alice lived and farmed northeast of Strasburg where they raised ten children. Alice dedicated her life to her family and their well-being. She took great pride in her homemaking and cooking skills and always welcomed family and friends at a moment's notice to a home cooked meal. She was a renowned cook and baker, with children and grandchildren looking forward to her delicious baked goods.
Alice valued her family and her faith, belonging first to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then to Sts. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church. It was a regular occurrence to have the parish priest visit for Sunday lunch. Alice enjoyed sewing and quilting and made a quilt for each of her children. She was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying and attending her children's and grandchildren's football and basketball games.
In the fall of 2005, Debert and Alice moved to Bismarck. Debert passed away on May 23, 2006. Alice spent the following two summers on the farm, then lived at her home in Bismarck.
Grateful for her love, guidance, and support are her children: Jane Young, Bakersfield, CA, Jerry and Carolyn Keller, Horace, ND, Richard Keller, Bismarck, ND, Ken and Marion Keller, Chicago, IL, Judy and Tom Fryslie, Center, ND, Sue and Howard Sage, Bismarck, ND, Allen Keller, Bismarck, ND, Laura Keller, Phoenix, AZ, and Kevin and Jackie Keller, Denver, CO; thirteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; her siblings: Pius and Hilda Welk, Bismarck, ND, Elmer Welk, Chicago, IL, Larry and Bernie Welk, Aberdeen, SD, Pete Welk, Phoenix, AZ, and Jenny and Jerry Randgaard, Chaska, MN; two brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Dr. Edward F. and Shirley Keller, Bismarck, ND and Bill Keller, Bismarck, ND, and Eleanor Maloney, Appleton, WI, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2006; one son, Bill; her sisters, Clara Porter and Rose Eberlein and brothers, Ray Welk and Henry Welk.
Memorial preferred to the God's Child Project.
Source: Myers Funeral Home, Linton
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Parents:
Louie Welk (1898 - 1957)
Katherine (Mattern) Welk (1898 - 1976)
Spouse:
Debert Keller (1920 - 2006)
Burial:
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Strasburg
Emmons County
North Dakota, USA
Created by: Debbie
Record added: Nov 29, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 101495386
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1922 - 2012 (89 years)