Thirteenth Generation18797. Marjorie Eileen LICHTENBARGER455 was born on 18 June 1922 in Hampden, Ramsey, North Dakota.455 She appeared in the census on 21 April 1930 in Overland, Ramsey, North Dakota. Age 7, born North Dakota, father born North Dakota, mother Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Marjorrie Lichtinbarger. She appeared in the census on 5 April 1940 in Starkweather, Ramsey, North Dakota. Age 17, born North Dakota, living with parents. Name on census: Marjorie Lichtenbarger. Marjorie died on 22 April 2004 at the age of 81 in Crookston, Polk, Minnesota.455 Her obituary was published on 24 April 2004 in the Crookston Daily Times in Crookston, Polk, Minnesota. Marjorie Eileen Froehler, 81, of Crookston, Minnesota, died in her rural home early Thursday morning, April 22, 2004. Marjorie was born in Hampden, North Dakota on June 18, 1922, the daughter of Lauren and Bernice (Meyer) Lichtenbarger. She graduated from Starkweather, North Dakota High School in 1941. Marjorie was united in marriage to Francis Froehler on April 8, 1942 in the Assumption Catholic Church in Starkweather. The couple lived in Starkweather until moving to rural Crookston in September of 1959. Marjorie was a busy homemaker and for several years also helped out at the Luckow Potato Company in Crookston during harvest season. She was a longtime member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly, Minnesota and taught Sunday School for many years. She belonged to the Homemakers Club and the Polk County Historical Society in Crookston. Marjorie enjoyed being out in her yard, tending to her beautiful flower gardens, and sharing the bounty of her abundant vegetable garden. She looked forward to baking and cooking for her family and had tremendous love for them all. Her smile and gentle nature will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by them, as well as her many friends. Family members include her husband of sixty-two years, Francis; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert and Sandra Froehler of Thief River Falls, MN, Thomas and Patricia Froehler of Crookston, MN, and Michael Froehler of Buffalo, MN; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joyce and Clair Hackworth of Buffalo, MN, Mary and Larry Menebroker of Lincoln, NE, and Bernadine Swift of Loveland, CO; a former son-in-law, Jim Swift of Rolla, MO; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn Marjorie's passing are a brother, Clayton Lichtenbarger of Plymouth, MN; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Audrey Puppe of St. Thomas, ND, Rena and Morris Aanstad of Devils Lake, ND, and Caroline and William Boyes of Bloomington, MN; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ira Clair Lichtenbarger; and an infant brother, Kenneth; a sister and brother-in-law, Jacqueline and Art Lindenberg; a sister-in-law, Elaine Lichtenbarger; and a brother-in-law, Floris Puppe. A memorial Mass for Marjorie Froehler will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Gentilly, Minnesota with the Rev. David Super, presiding. A visitation will be held at the Church on Saturday from 5-7PM, with a 7PM prayer service. Marjorie bequeathed her body to the University of North Dakota Medical School. Marjorie Eileen LICHTENBARGER and Francis Arnold FROEHLER were married on 8 April 1942 in Starkweather, Ramsey, North Dakota.455,3643 Francis Arnold FROEHLER455, son of John Michael FROEHLER and Mary Ann RIELAND, was born on 25 October 1916 in Crocus, Towner, North Dakota.455,3860 He appeared in the census on 22 January 1920 in Crocus, Towner, North Dakota. Age 3 years 2 months, born North Dakota, father born Alabama, mother Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Francis Froehler. He appeared in the census on 21 April 1930 in Hammer, Ramsey, North Dakota. Age 13, born North Dakota, father born Alabama, mother Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Francis A. Froehler. [He was listed as daughter.] Francis appeared in the census on 13 April 1940 in Hammer, Ramsey, North Dakota. Age 23, born North Dakota. He was single, working as a farm laborer, and living with his parents. Name on census: Francis Froehler. He died on 12 June 2009 at the age of 92 in Buffalo, Wright, Minnesota.3860 His obituary was published on 17 June 2009 in the Crookston Daily Times in Crookston, Polk, Minnesota. Crookston, Minn. — On June 12, 2009 Francis Froehler of Buffalo, Minn., formerly of Crookston, stepped out of his frail body and into the presence of his Savior and Lord surrounded by family. He was born on October 25, 1916 in Crocus, N.D. to John and Mary (Rieland) Froehler. As a child he moved with his family to Starkweather, N.D. He married Marjorie Lichtenbarger on April 8, 1942 in Assumption Catholic Church in Starkweather. They farmed and Francis was on the township board and active in 4-H. Francis was also secretary at the Community Center in Starkweather. He installed TV antennas for Mervin Olson. He hauled livestock to Fargo. The couple moved to Crookston in 1959 where he continued to farm. Francis was on the Kertsonville Township board for many years and was also a noxious weed inspector for the township. Francis retired from dairy and grain farming in 1977 and then worked for American Crystal Sugar. Following retirement from American Crystal he continued to work for area farmers. Francis was very involved in the Polk County Museum. Francis and Marjorie were great lovers of flowers. They donated flowers to the Crookston Wildflower Garden. Following Marjorie’s death he continued to work in her flower beds and won many ribbons at the Crookston Flower Shows. His faith was very important to him. He has been a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly since 1959. Francis moved to Buffalo to live with his daughter, Joyce, in the fall of 2006 and continued to live with her until his death. He is survived by his children: Robert (Sandra) Froehler, Thief River Falls, Joyce Hackworth, Buffalo, Mary (Larry) Menebroker, Lincoln, Neb., Thomas (Patricia) Froehler, Crookston, Bernardine Swift, Longmont, Colo., and Michael Froehler, Buffalo. Also former son-in-law, Jim Swift, Rolla, Mo., 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and a sister, Helen Hartman of Albuquerque, N.M. and many other relatives. Francis was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marjorie, parents John and Mary Froehler, brothers Ode and Sylvester Froehler, and sisters Ella Kitsch and Pauline Ivarson. A son-in-law, Clair Hackworth, also preceded him. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1991, his last generous gift was to donate his earthly remains to the University of Minnesota for medical research so that others might live a better life. He will be remembered for his complete faith in Christ and his positive attitude through difficult times. He deeply loved his family and friends and was deeply loved in return. His passing leaves a hole in our hearts and lives. Visitation with family will be Friday, June 19, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly. A Memorial Mass celebrating his life will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Gentilly, on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Marjorie Eileen LICHTENBARGER-66307 and Francis Arnold FROEHLER-66308 had the following children:
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