Marian Weigel

A Funeral Mass for Marian Weigel, 77, of Bismarck, formerly of Dickinson, will beTuesday, December 22, 2015 at 10:30 a. m. , CST at the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck with Father Paul Becker celebrating. Burial will take place in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation for Marian will beMonday, December 21, 2015 from 4:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. MSTat Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson with a Rosary and Vigil service being held at6:00 p. m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the Masson Tuesdayat the Church of Corpus Christi. She passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer under the care of CHI Hospice. Marian Catherine was born on the family farm in Dunn Co. on November 15, 1938 the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Karsky) Volesky. While growing up she attended schools in New Hradec and eventually Dickinson. She married Raymond R. Froehlich on October 7, 1957 and to this union six children were born: DelRae, Russ, Jackie, Sheela, Robbie and LeAnn. Together they raised their family in Dickinson and during that time, Marian worked at various places including Hedahls and most notably St. Joseph’s Hospital where she spent nineteen years in the financial billing department as well as Home Health and Hospice. Marian was an active member of the Dickinson Eagles Auxiliary serving as President, Treasurer, Chaplain and Mother of the Year. As their children grew, they spent most of the summer weekends camping and fishing. Holidays were also a special time as the family gathered together to laugh, play games and enjoy good meals. After a short illness, Ray passed away in 2003 and Marian continued working with the hospital until her retirement in 2009. She married Ben Weigel on May 17, 2009, and they made their home in Bismarck. Together they spent some wonderful years traveling and visiting family. They also loved to dance. Ben and Marian enjoyed their time attending polka fests throughout the Dakotas, in Billings, MT and Las Vegas, NV. They also spent two winters in Arizona. Her favorite hobbies were dancing and making greeting cards for all occasions. Her children can never thank Ben enough for his selfless love and care for their mom. The many trips to Mayo and the long times spent in the hospital these past three years caring for her as she struggled with her cancer. His love for her was beyond words. Marian is survived by her husband Ben Weigel; her children: DelRae (Tim) Privratsky of Dickinson, Russ (Michele) Froehlich of Mandan, Jackie (Troy) Roth of Gordon, NE, Sheela (Steve) Eckroth of Bismarck, Robbie (Susan) of Fishers, IN, LeAnn (Marv) Havelka of Bismarck and step-son, Bernard Weigel also of Bismarck; seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; six brothers: Edwin (Irene) Volesky of Dickinson, William (Marsha) Volesky of Fort Collins, CO, Tony (Bev) Volesky of Dickinson, Alfred (Cele) Volesky of Helena, MT, Francis (Sue) Volesky of Warrensburg, MO, and Joe Volesky of Rapid City, SD; two sisters: Ella Sadowsky and Bridget (Tom) Glaser all of Dickinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Alex Toews, her great-grandson, requested to pick out the casket for his great-grandma. She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Froehlich; a grandson, Zachary; her parents; siblings, Charles, Robert, and Dorothy; and sisters-in-law: Linda, Pat and Betty Jane.


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Burial Date: December 22, 2015
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Tuesday: Church of Corpus Christi, Bismarck, ND