Francis Mayer

Funeral Mass for Francis ?Duke? Mayer, 67, of Richardton will be 10:00 a. m. Friday, June 29, 2007 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Richardton with Fr. Boniface Muggli, O. S. B. celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery in Richardton. Visitation will be from 1:00 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. on Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson. Visitation will continue from 4:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Richardton with Rosary and Vigil services taking place at 8:00 p. m. Duke passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at his home near Richardton. Francis A. ?Duke? Mayer was born October 28, 1939 in Hettinger County to Albert J. and Ann K. (Kelsch) Mayer. Duke grew up in Richardton, ND and attended St. Mary?s Grade School continuing through High School at Assumption Abbey. After graduation in 1957 Duke served in the Navy before retuning to Richardton where he began working for Klein Plumbing and Heating. He later worked at various jobs through out the area which included: working for the city of Richardton; selling wholesale and retail foods for Cloverdale Foods; assisting in a CPA office; mechanic at Dvorak Motors; Forester Body Shop; operated his own dairy service, Duke?s Dairy and most recently as a Purchasing Agent for Richardton Manufacturing. Along the way, Duke met and married Jane Schatz on July 25, 1964 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Richardton. The couple made their home in Richardton for the next 40 plus years and it was here that they raised their family of seven children. Duke loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids and his ?little buddy. ? He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching and listening to the RHS Raiders games. However Duke?s enjoyment of athletics stretched from the Green Bay Packers- of which he owns stock in the team-to the LA Dodgers and Lakers. Duke also enjoyed fishing and camping in the outdoors. He was always fond of his time tending to the livestock, working in his trees and making sausage. Duke also liked playing pinochle, bowling and spending time with his favorite dog Abby. Music played a large role in Duke?s life. He started a local band and always enjoyed listening to classical music. One of his favorite pastimes was looking through pictures and watching movies. He was a Richardton City Commissioner, a member of St. Mary?s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, American Legion, RHS Raiders Booster Club, Lions Club and Saddle Club. Duke is survived by his wife Jane; four sons, Corey A. (Fianc?` Jan) Mayer of Fargo, ND; Michael F. Mayer of Elgin, ND; Jason A. (Dawn) Mayer of Bismarck, ND; Eric P. Mayer of Bismarck, ND; three daughters, Carmela J. (Fianc? Aric) Mayer of Bismarck; Paula N. (Jason) Penny of Dickinson; Miranda M. Mayer of Bismarck; two grandchildren, Dawson and Ryleigh Penny; and a sister Elaine Depee of Columbia Falls. He is preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Ron, a brother James Mayer; and three sisters, Marlene Steiner; Donna Wanner; and Lorelei Rollins.


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Burial Date: June 29, 2007
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Friday, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton, ND