Ella Groskreutz
Ella Groskreutz, age 96, of Carrington, ND, died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington, ND.
Ella Sophia Schroeder was born on November 4, 1913, the daughter of William and Freda (Grager) Schroeder at their farm home in Rose Hill Township, Bordulac, ND. She was baptized on December 6, 1913 by Rev. Leuker at St. John’s Lutheran Church, rural Bordulac, and was confirmed by Rev. Lange on July 21, 1924. She attended grade school in Bordulac and Rose Hill #2, and graduated from Bordulac High School on May 27, 1932. On November 4, 1938, Ella married Eric Groskreutz in Kensal, ND. They lived in Carrington, where she worked at Borth and Speidel’s Department Store, at Farmers Union Oil, Farmers Union Insurance, and Farmers Union Credit Union. Ella was the telephone answering service for Evans Funeral Home for 40 years. She was a Charter Member of Grace Lutheran Church, and taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting, quilting and reading. While Eric and Ella didn’t have children of their own, Ella was a “Mother� to many children and people over the years. Ella is survived by her sister, Alice Wolsky, Kensal, ND; many nieces and nephews, and sixteen godchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric; her parents, William and Freda; a sister, Lillian Wolsky; and a brother, Harold Schroeder.
Date and Time: Friday, November 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM Interment: Carrington Cemetery
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Posted Condolences:
Name: Alice Mae Schofield - Sent Nov. 27, 2009
Message: You were an Inspiration to me, memories will always be with me.
God Blessed you wih many years and a wonderful family and friends. God Bless.