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Opal Bernice Wegner Gabler

Birth	:	28 Dec 1919 Faulk County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2016 Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Cresbard Cemetery, Cresbard, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.1794014, -98.9408035
Description	:	Opal (Wegner) Gabler, 96, of Wadena, MN, formerly of Cresbard, SD, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Fair Oaks Lodge, Wadena, MN. Funeral services were Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard. Burial followed in the Cresbard Cemetery. Opal Bernice Gabler was born to Albert and Matilda (Schaurer) Wegner on December 28, 1919 on a farm north of Cresbard, SD, where she grew up. She attended grade school in Kent Township in Edmunds County and went on to graduate with honors from Cresbard High School in 1939. After... Read More	Opal (Wegner) Gabler, 96, of Wadena, MN, formerly of Cresbard, SD, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Fair Oaks Lodge, Wadena, MN. Funeral services were Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard. Burial followed in the Cresbard Cemetery. Opal Bernice Gabler was born to Albert and Matilda (Schaurer) Wegner on December 28, 1919 on a farm north of Cresbard, SD, where she grew up. She attended grade school in Kent Township in Edmunds County and went on to graduate with honors from Cresbard High School in 1939. After graduation, she went to Wenatchee, WA, where she enrolled in the Vetter's Hair Styling School, graduating with a license in Cosmetology. Opal worked for a period of time in Nespelem, WA before going on to Portland, OR. On June 14, 1942 in Portland, OR, Opal married Harlan Gabler who was working there at the time. He also was formerly from Cresbard, SD. To this union two children were born: a son, Jack and daughter, Susan. In 1951, she and her family moved back to Cresbard, SD to farm until they retired in 1975. After retiring, Opal and her husband did some traveling for a few years. Places they visited included Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Opal was a member of the Richland Wesleyan Church near Mina, SD. She took part in many of the church activities including teaching Sunday School. In later years, she attended the Cresbard Methodist Church. She also was a member of the Cresbard Golden Friendship Sr. Club, and led a ladies Bible Study Group for a period of time. Opal enjoyed her family, church, friends, reading, crafts, and crocheting. Opal is survived by one son, Jack (Kathy) of Richmond, MN; one daughter, Susan (Don) Gunn of Wadena, MN; two sisters, Alice (Rueben) Miller of Aberdeen, SD, Ruby Bosanko of Ipswich, SD; three brothers: Jim Wegner of Aberdeen, SD, Robert and Gary Wegner of Cresbard, SD; five grandchildren: Michael (Kristin) Gabler of Finland, MN, April Gabler of Missoula, MT, Nathan (Tonya) Gunn of Andover, MN, Calvin (Shana) Gunn of Nevis, MN, and Sarah (Aaron) Spicer of Wadena, MN; 13 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harlan; two sisters; one brother; and one step-brother. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Wadena Medical Center, Fair Oaks Lodge Nursing Home, Knute Nelson Hospice Care, and all of her relatives and friends who have visited Opal and sent letters and cards of encouragement to her. Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nola N. # 49896580 provided link to mother. ~ 7-5-2022

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Opal Bernice Wegner Gabler's memorial is located at: Cresbard Cemetery, Cresbard, Faulk County, USA.
When did Opal Bernice Wegner Gabler death?
Opal Bernice Wegner Gabler death on 13 Sep 2016 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 45.1794014
Longitude: -98.9408035

Family Members:

Parent

Matilda “Tillie” Schaurer Wegner

(1898 - 1925)

Spouse

Harlan Gabler

(1913 - 2008)

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