Sally Krous

Coelestina (Sally) Krous, 82, Dickinson died Thursday, July 3, 2003 at her home. She was born June 24, 1921,at Schefield, ND, the daughter of Ignatz and Marie Eva Kilwine Reisenauer. She attended school at Schefield. Sally was married to John Krous, Jr. on September 30, 1943 at Schefield. They made their home briefly in Mott and New England before moving to Dickinson where their three children were born: Marie, Daryle and Thomas. Sally and John farmed east of Dickinson. Sally worked part-time at the Eagles, Hi Way Inn and Schnells Livestock and did sewing for many people. She will always be known for her sewing abilities and quilt making. She loved to be with people and instilled in her children ?Do one good deed a day for someone and your life will be fruitful?. Sally will be remembered for her dancing, card playing, laughter and cooking. No one ever left her home hungry. She had a deep love for her church and life in general. Aunt Sally was a ?Mom? to a lot of her nieces and nephews and they all hold her dear to their hearts. She truly was concerned about each one. Sally was a member of St. Joseph?s Catholic Church, St. Ann?s Altar Society, Christian Mothers, Eagles and Sunset Senior Center. Survivors include a daughter, Marie (Vince) Gabel, Bismarck; two sons: Daryle Krous, Fargo and Thomas (Bev) Krous, Mandan; a brother, Joe Reisenauer; Mott; a sister, Agnes Stockert, Dickinson; a half-brother, Robert Reisenauer, CA; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her husband, John, her parents and seven brothers, preceded her in death: Adolph, Frank, Alex, Dan, Anton, George and Jack.


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Burial Date: July 8, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dickinson