Katherine Morel

Katherine Morel, 92, of Dickinson passed away November 14, 2003 at St. Joseph?s Hospital and Health Center. Katherine was born September 2, 1911 in Stark County, ND to Adam and Katherine (Rech) Bergenheier. She attended country schools south of Richardton. As a young girl, she and her family were members of St. Steven?s Catholic Church along with helping on the family farm. On January 2, 1933 in Gladstone, ND she married Carl J. Morel. The couple farmed for several years, before moving into Richardton. In 1940 the family moved into Dickinson where Katherine has made her home since. She loved crocheting, baking, gardening and playing bingo. She especially cherished her time spent with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Raymond of Hebron and Edward of Dickinson; five daughters, Hazel (Ken) Johnson of Rio Rancho, NM, Jeanette Frederick of Minot, Shirley (Edward) Fetch of Dickinson, Pauline Dowhanik and Carol McMahen both of Bismarck; 21 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; twin sisters, Barbara Cruser of Long View, WA and Ann Palm of Sequim, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Joseph, one son-in-law, one grandson, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.


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Burial Date: November 18, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral: Tuesday, Queen of Peace Parish