Frieda Engelter

Frieda Engelter, age 98, of New Salem, died Sunday, July 29, 2007, while a resident of the Elm Crest Manor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m. Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at the Peace Church in New Salem. Burial will be in the Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-4 pm at the Chapel of Elm Crest Manor and Wednesday one hour prior to services at the church. Frieda was born November 9, 1908 in New Salem the daughter of Max and Martha (Kling) Hoherz. She was one of six children in the family and was raised on the farm North of New Salem. Frieda married Charles Engelter on January 17, 1929 on the Hoherz farm. After their marriage they rented a farm from relatives located North of New Salem until they purchased the ?home place? from Frieda?s parents. Frieda enjoyed fishing, gardening, and preparing her family?s favorite German pastries. Also special to her were old time music and dancing. Winters were devoted to quilting, knitting, and crocheting items for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frieda was a life long member of Peace Church in New Salem. Grateful for having shared in her life are her four children: Robert (Naomi) Engelter, New Salem, ND; Betty (Norbert) Hoesel, New Salem, ND; Lester Engelter, Sheridan, WY; and Gloria Kitzmann, of New Salem, ND. Six grandchildren: Joana (Duane) Friesz, and Lee (Margi) Engelter, all of New Salem; Les (Jodi) Hoesel, Mandan, ND; Lynn (Melodie) Hoesel, New Salem, ND; Brad (Leaha) Kitzmann, Leeds, ND; and Brian Kitzmann, Sheridan, WY. Nine great grandchildren: Taylor and Thomas Friesz, Jacob and Raymond Engelter, Austin, Hope, and Megan Hoesel, and Clay and Keira Kitzmann. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Frieda was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles in 1984, her brothers Bill, Albert and Fred; and sisters and brothers-in-law: Amy and Paul Bueligen and Anne and Harold Freise


Burial Date: August 1, 2007
Funeral Home Glen Ullin, ND

Funeral Service: Wednesday, Peace Church, New Salem