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Esther Viola Retzer Erlenbusch

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1921
Death	:	7 Mar 2021 Ashley, McIntosh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate	:	46.2431900, -60.2900930
Description	:	Ashley, ND-Funeral Service for Esther Viola (Retzer) Erlenbusch, 99, of Ashley will be 1:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley. Deacon Deb Cantrell will officiate. Esther died March 7, 2021 at Ashley Medical Center. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Esther Viola was born December 27, 1921 to Christian J. and Fredricka (Hoffmann) Retzer Jr. on the family farm southwest of Ashley. She was united in marriage to Oscar Erlenbusch on November 5, 1947 in Ashley. Esther was a trailblazer becoming a working woman early in her life and continuing... Read More	Ashley, ND-Funeral Service for Esther Viola (Retzer) Erlenbusch, 99, of Ashley will be 1:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Ashley. Deacon Deb Cantrell will officiate. Esther died March 7, 2021 at Ashley Medical Center. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Esther Viola was born December 27, 1921 to Christian J. and Fredricka (Hoffmann) Retzer Jr. on the family farm southwest of Ashley. She was united in marriage to Oscar Erlenbusch on November 5, 1947 in Ashley. Esther was a trailblazer becoming a working woman early in her life and continuing for most of her life. She worked at the Ashley Creamery as secretary/bookkeeper from 1943-1975. An untold number of producers stopped by her office to pick up their milk and egg checks with her unique signature. After the creamery closed, she became a distributor for Cass Clay Dairy Products. Later, she worked at Blumhardt Manufacturing in accounts payable. After retirement age, she began working as a meal assistant at the Ashley Nursing Home. Esther enjoyed socializing. She was active in Homemakers Club and league bowling for many years. She loved playing cards and attended and hosted a weekly card club. Esther was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Grateful for having shared Esther's life are her daughter, Barb Henry of Ashley; nieces and nephews, Diana (Warren) LaVoi of Detroit Lakes, MN, Patty Maier, and Bonnie Maier, both of Bismarck, Linda Retzer of Ashley, Ken (Marcia) Retzer of Fargo, Linda (Tom) Fiechtl of Texas, Glenn Retzer of Ashley, Wayne (Sheri) Retzer of Williston, ND, Margaret Oberlander of Bismarck, Steve (Penny) Retzer of Fergus Falls, MN, and Patty Miller of California. Esther is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Oscar (3-13-1986), grandson, J.R. Marsh, three infant sisters, two sisters, Mary (Charlie) Meyer and Anna (Otto) Maier, two brothers, Julius (Edwina) Retzer and Walter (Hilda) Retzer and in-laws, Ted (Hilda) Erlenbusch and Olga (Pat) Chase. Casketbearers will be Charles Dockter, Denny Hoffman, Glenn Retzer, Wayne Retzer, Steve Retzer and Clarence Gilstad. Carlsen Funeral Home of Ashley has been entrusted with arrangements. Contributor: Rudy (48199759)

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Where is Esther Viola Retzer Erlenbusch's memorial?
Esther Viola Retzer Erlenbusch's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph's Cemetery, Little Bras d'Or, Cape Breton County, Canada.
When did Esther Viola Retzer Erlenbusch death?
Esther Viola Retzer Erlenbusch death on 7 Mar 2021 in Ashley, McIntosh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.2431900
Longitude: -60.2900930

Family Members:

Parent

Christian Retzer Jr.

(1885 - 1984)

Friedarika Hoffman Retzer

(1888 - 1945)

Spouse

Oscar Erlenbusch

(1925 - 1986)

Siblings

Mary Magdelena Retzer Meyer

(1912 - 2011)

Julius Christian Retzer

(1916 - 1994)

Anna Adeline Retzer Maier

(1918 - 1979)

Arthur Walter Retzer

(1920 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 46.2431900, -60.2900930

2. Chapel Point Cemetery
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3. Lakeside Cemetery
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4. St. Stephen's Cemetery
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5. Holy Cross Cemetery
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6. Brookside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2401020, -60.2453750

7. McArthur Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2460500, -60.2436100

8. Tobin Road Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2389300, -60.2417900

9. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2342430, -60.2356450

10. Barrington Family Cemetery
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11. Saint Joseph's Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2140400, -60.2435410

12. Beech Street Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2379530, -60.2240862

13. Church of Saint Anne - Alder Point
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Coordinate: 46.2890850, -60.2853710

14. Historical Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2321210, -60.2220970

15. Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2340030, -60.2190580

16. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Sydney Mines, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2345810, -60.2186623

17. Point Aconi Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3046100, -60.2893200

18. Saint Alphonsus Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2350600, -60.1753700

19. Church of Incarnation Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1709000, -60.2397000

20. Hillcrest Baptist Cemetery
South Bar, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.1913100, -60.2002700

21. St. Alphonsus Cemetery
Victoria Mines, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2331000, -60.1734000

22. Black Rock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3108940, -60.3822327

23. Saint Joseph's Cemetery
New Victoria, Cape Breton County, Canada
Coordinate: 46.2498400, -60.1501540

24. Saint James Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.2726191, -60.4269444