Lorris Wetzel

Celebration of Life for Lorris Wetzel, 58, of Dickinson will be held at 10:00 a. m. , Monday, May 9, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with Pastor William Bedsole officiating. Burial will take place at Glen Ullin Cemetery, Glen Ullin, ND. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p. m. to 6:00 p. m. , Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson. Lorris passed away, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at her home in Dickinson. Lorris Lee Roth was born April 20, 1958 in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Richard and Kathleen (Kottre) Roth. She grew up and attended school in Glen Ullin and graduated from the Glen Ullin High School in 1977. She was married to Gillis Wetzel on July 2, 1977. To this union two children were born: LaShawn and Allen. She began her life career in the caregiving industry and worked at Marion Manor from 1978-1989. She later worked at St. Luke’s Home and Stark County Social Services. Lorris loved her jobs associated with caregiving to the elderly. She enjoyed cooking, working in the yard and especially loved time spent with the grandchildren. She was always grateful to her colleagues at Stark County and thankful for their generosity and thoughtfulness. Lorris was an active member of The River Church in Dickinson and loved worshipping her Lord and Saviour. She is survived by her parents, Richard and Kathleen Roth, both of Glen Ullin; husband, Gillis of Dickinson; daughter LaShawn (William) Bedsole of Dickinson; son, Allen (Emily) Wetzel of Dickinson; grandchildren, Logan, Liam, Crewz and Courtney; brothers, Cordell Roth of Glen Ullin; and sisters, Linette (Jesse) Wilson of Belfield and Lanelle (Jacob) Dalbol of West Fargo. Lorris was preceded in death by her brother, Courtney.


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Burial Date: May 9, 2016
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Funeral Service: Monday, Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND