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Magdalin Louise “Maggie” Walcker Behrens

Birth	:	4 Nov 1914 Parkston, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	17 Mar 2007 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.2997017, -101.2977982
Description	:	Magdalin "Maggie" Louise Behrens, of Minot and formerly of Garrison, Coleharbor and Turtle Lake, began her eternal life on March 17, 2007. Maggie was born in Parkston, South Dakota on November 4, 1914 and was the oldest of 13 children of John and Katherine (Rothmann) Walcker. The family moved to the Turtle Lake area in 1917 where Maggie attended country schools. Most of her early life was spent helping to raise her sisters and brothers. On December 31, 1936, Maggie married Leonard Dahl in Underwood, North Dakota. They made their home in the Garrison and Coleharbor area before moving to Minot in... Read More	Magdalin "Maggie" Louise Behrens, of Minot and formerly of Garrison, Coleharbor and Turtle Lake, began her eternal life on March 17, 2007. Maggie was born in Parkston, South Dakota on November 4, 1914 and was the oldest of 13 children of John and Katherine (Rothmann) Walcker. The family moved to the Turtle Lake area in 1917 where Maggie attended country schools. Most of her early life was spent helping to raise her sisters and brothers. On December 31, 1936, Maggie married Leonard Dahl in Underwood, North Dakota. They made their home in the Garrison and Coleharbor area before moving to Minot in 1943. Leonard was a policeman in Minot until his death in 1959. On August 4, 1961 she married Albert F. Behrens. Albert, along with his two brothers, owned B & B Plumbing in Minot. He died in 1998. Maggie was a homemaker for most of her life. For many years she took care of grandchildren and great grandchildren in her home while their parents worked. Each child she cared for was blessed to have her be a part of their formative years as they were given much love and attention. Maggie was also an avid gardener. She planted according to the phases of the moon and the farmers' almanac. Growing tomatoes was her specialty and she always had an abundant crop. She enjoyed making salsa and canning many different fruits and vegetables. She also enjoyed growing flowers and had a large variety of indoor plants that brought her much joy. Cooking and baking were another one of her joys in life. All enjoyed her German "struedla", baked goods and many other dishes that she prepared. Maggie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and was previously a long time member of the Minot Moose Lodge where she especially enjoyed dancing. Maggie is survived by her three children: Daughter, Fran Schmit, Minot and Sons, Richard (Bonnie) Dahl, Surprise, AZ and Larry (Lorie) Dahl, Phoenix, AZ; step-children, Hank (Linda) Behrens, Lubbock, TX,; George (Carol) Behrens, Bismarck, ND and Judy (Albert) Miller, Helena, MT. Sisters: Elsie (Harold) Sellon, Turtle Lake, ND; Leona Urban, Chula Vista, CA; Bertha Holberg, LaCrosse, WI; Freda (Arlo) Voth, Turtle Lake, ND; Mary Ann (Wilbert) Seidler, Garrison, ND and Helen Smith, Chula Vista, CA. Brothers: Fred Walcker, Billings, MT; Jack Walcker, Turtle Lake, ND and Virgil (Goldie) Walcker, Garden City , KS. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Rick (Debra) Steffan, Michael (Beth) Dahl, Kathy Holmes, Kim (Randy) Lakoduk, Kari (Jon) Price, Mark Dahl, James (DeeAnn) Dahl, and Steven (Heather) Dahl; 14 step grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 20 step great grandchildren and 3 step great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers John and Ted and her stepson Robert L. Dahl, a longtime Minot fireman. Funeral Service: Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. in Christ Lutheran Church – Minot. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens – Minot. Visitation: Wednesday from 2: 00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home – Minot. Memorials are preferred to Christ Lutheran Church or Minot Youth for Christ.

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Magdalin Louise “Maggie” Walcker Behrens's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, Ward County, USA.
When did Magdalin Louise “Maggie” Walcker Behrens death?
Magdalin Louise “Maggie” Walcker Behrens death on 17 Mar 2007 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.2997017
Longitude: -101.2977982

Family Members:

Parent

John F Walcker

(1892 - 1975)

Katherine Rothmann Walcker

(1893 - 1979)

Spouse

Leonard Phillip Dahl

(1909 - 1959)

Siblings

Elsie Walcker Sellon

(1916 - 2013)

Bertha Martha Walcker Holberg

(1919 - 2013)

Ted Milton Walcker

(1922 - 2006)

John Wilbert Walcker

(1925 - 1978)

Frederick Matthew “Jimmers” Walcker

(1926 - 2021)

Jack A Walcker

(1930 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2997017, -101.2977982

2. Grueneberg Family Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3268600, -101.3450600

3. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3408051, -101.2533188

4. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2470000, -101.2964000

5. Zion Lutheran Cemetery (Defunct)
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2471500, -101.3111600

6. Hebrew Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2467400, -101.3119500

7. Rosehill Memorial Park
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2238998, -101.2866974

8. Wolff Family Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3557300, -101.3768800

9. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthville, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3562851, -101.3823090

10. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2817421, -101.4292679

11. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3275681, -101.1432495

12. Old German Baptist Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2979758, -101.1226340

13. Prairie Peace Fellowship Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2419472, -101.1341858

14. Lynch Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4293213, -101.3009720

15. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4294000, -101.2133000

16. Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Surrey, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2107760, -101.1294940

17. Larson Gravesite
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2700000, -101.5200000

18. Burlington Township Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2452545, -101.5128174

19. Drady Cemetery
Minot, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1538048, -101.4261169

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Foxholm, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3717003, -101.5556030

21. Des Lacs Cemetery
Des Lacs, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2574997, -101.5749969

22. Deering Lutheran Cemetery
Deering, McHenry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3861000, -101.0322000

23. Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery
Wolseth, Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4438000, -101.0962000

24. Township Cemetery
Ward County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1847000, -101.5472031