Marjorie Laverne (Schmidt) Bremseth

Marjorie Laverne Bremseth, 99, of Fountain passed away September 27, 2016 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Marjorie was born September 15, 1917 in Wykoff to William and Helen (Raddatz) Schmidt.  She grew up in the Wykoff and Preston area.  She graduated from Preston High School in 1936 and from Preston Normal Training (Teachers) in 1937.  She taught rural school for 4 years.

She married Paul Miller on October 19, 1941 in Preston.  They moved to Fountain and had three sons and two daughters.  The couple later divorced.  In June of 1956 she married Marvin Bremseth at Fountain.    She than began operating the White Corner Cafe with her husband for the next 30 years.  She retired in 1991.

She belonged to the Fountain Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and was active in WELCA for many years. She also  belonged to the Fountain American Legion Auxiliary and The Neighbor Birthday Club.  She liked to sew, knit, crochet, and read books.   She also enjoyed raising flowers, especially roses.

Marjorie is lovingly remembered by her children: Robert (Dianna) Miller of West Fargo, Melvin “Herman” (Linda) Miller of Fountain, & Gary (Sharon) Miller of Fountain; & Son In Law Larry Severson. 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 12 great great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are sister in law Mildred Miller, & brother and sister in law Neil and Joyce Bremseth.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Marvin in 2008, daughter Carol Severson in 1997, daughter Nancy Weldon in 2013.  She is also preceded in death by granddaughter Jody Severson and great grandson T.J Severson.

A Funeral  Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, October 3, 2016 at Fountain Lutheran Church with Rev. Grace Gravelle officiating.  A committal service will follow at the Fountain Cemetery.

A time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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