Esther Schlecht

Esther Schlecht

April 23, 1918 - March 19, 2013

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Esther Schlecht, 94, Streeter, ND died early Tuesday March 19, 2013 at the Napoleon Care Center in Napoleon, ND.

Esther Kauk was born April 23, 1918 at Lehr, ND, the daughter of John Kauk and Magdalena (Becker) Kauk. She received her elementary education at the local rural school and helped on the family farm.

She and Herbert Schlecht were married September 23, 1935 at Lehr, ND. They lived with his parents for 4 years until 1941 when they purchased a farmstead NW of Streeter, ND where they farmed until the death of her husband on October 10, 1963. She went to work as a cook at various places around the Jamestown/Streeter area for many years. Esther continued to reside on the farmstead until October 2012 when she entered the Steele Care Center. She entered the Napoleon Care Center in March of 2013.

She enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting bedspreads. Her German cooking of strudels, knefla, homemade kuchen and more were enjoyed by family and many friends. She taught the art of German cooking to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Streeter. She also was member of the united Methodist Women and was an active volunteer at the Streeter Senior Citizens Center.

She is survived by her children, Florence (Marvin) Grenz, Napoleon, ND; Kermith (Sharon) Schlecht , Streeter, ND; Arnold (Annetta) Schlecht, Gackle, ND; Percy (Susan) Schlecht, Gackle, ND; Thelma (Melvin) Wall, Tappen, ND;
21 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren, 2 brothers, Albert Kauk, Streeter, ND; Laurence Kauk, Freemont, CA; 2 sisters, Magdalena Schwecke, Fargo, ND; and Mildred Wanner, Wishek, ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; 1 son, Morris, and 3 grandchildren, Steve, Shane, David and Julie.

Funeral service- 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 23, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Streeter with Rev. Elmo Herman, officiating.

Interment - Streeter City Cemetery in Streeter, ND in the spring.

Visitation: 9:00 - 5:00 Friday @ the funeral home in Gackle

Prayer Service - 7:00 P.M. Friday @ the church in Streeter

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Dennis and Judy Gumke
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Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of your Mother, out thoughts and prayers are with you. We are in Az at this time so won't be able to attend the funeral but you will be in our thoughts and prayers
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Char Wegner
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Our thought and prayers are with your family. Esther was a wonderful lady and loved seeing her. God Bless you Char(Hochhalter) Wegner
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Don & Marcia Fanta
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Loving parents are so hard to say goodbye to....Remember...we never completely lose the ones we love. There is always a part of them left within our hearts.
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Marlyn Kauk
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My sympathy to the family. She was a blessing to them and will be missed by all. It was always a pleasure to visit in her home when I was in ND. I admired her resourcefulness and willingness to tackle any task that needed to be done. She had many talents and abilities, certainly a good role model for her family I will pray for them during this time.
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Coy Gomez
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A woman I will never forget. We did a lot together & she taught me many things over the years. Mom will be missed deeply. From the heart. COY
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Mickey & Vi Walker
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We were so sorry to hear that Aunt Esther had passed on. I will always remember the great times at the farm in Streeter, and her wonderful kuchen she made. I know if my Mom were able to know what is happening, she would be deeply saddened. God bless all of you in this very sad time. Mickey & Vi

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