Clara Lucille Fakler

Clara Lucille Fakler, age 92, of Beach, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dickinson, North Dakota. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Beach. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Beach. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 28, 2009, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beach with Rev. Fr. David Richter officiating. Rite of Committal will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Beach is entrusted with arrangements. Clara was born February 6, 1917, at the farm home ten miles east of Golva, North Dakota, in Garner Community, the daughter of Fred and Lina (Richardson) Wassmann. She grew to womanhood on this farm and received her elementary education at Strahon School, a rural school in the community. She also attended four years of high school at the Sentinel Butte Public School graduating with the class of 1936. As a teenager, Clara was employed at various local homes as a hired girl. On January 10, 1938, Clara married John A. Fakler at St. John's Church in Beach. The couple made their home on John's farm seven miles south of Beach and resided their entire married life on the farm. Two children were born to John and Clara: Norita Ann, who passed away at birth, and John "Jack" Conrad. Clara had three grandchildren: Deanna Finnie, Robert "Bob" and Jackie Fakler, and Richard "Rick" Fakler. Clara also had seven great-grandchildren. Clara's husband, John, passed away on December 26, 1982, at the Golden Valley County Hospital. Clara continued to live on their farm in the spring, summer, and fall, moving to town during winter months each year. Eventually Clara rented her farm out and moved into Beach to make her home year round. Clara was at times employed as a waitress at Urbanecs Cafe and Bobs Lanes Bowling Alley. She was also an employee of the Coast to Coast store and Schmits Variety Store. Clara was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Altar Guild, Catholic Daughters, Friendship Group of St. John's, Birthday Clubs for Beach and Alpha, Senior Citizens, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Golden Valley Homemakers Club. She was an active bowler on leagues for some years, and she always raised a big vegetable garden and flower garden (especially gladiolas) every year on the farm. Clara and John also did quite a bit of traveling throughout the USA during their life, and Clara continued traveling after John passed away. Clara loved to play cards with her friends. She delivered meals on wheels for many years and served as the tour director for many Senior Citizen Bus Trips to various places. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her infant daughter, Norita; her son, Jack; two brothers, Lloyd and Walter; one sister, Dorothy Johnson; one niece, Erma Sans; and two sisters-in-law. Clara is survived by her daughter-in-law, Jan; three grandchildren, Deanna Finnie of Arizona, Robert "Bob" and Jackie Fakler of Baldwin, North Dakota, and Richard "Rick" Fakler of Deer Lodge, Montana. Clara is also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Memorials in Clara's name may be made to Home and the Range; 1635 I94, Sentinel Butte, ND 58654.

Clara Lucille Fakler

February 6, 1917 - August 28, 2009

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February 6, 1917 - August 28, 2009

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