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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Raymond Streifel
Raymond
Streifel
Oct 10, 1925 — Dec 22, 2012
Raymond Streifel's Obituary
Raymond Streifel was born October 10, 1925 on the family farm near Buffalo Lake in Alexanter Township, rural Esmond, ND, to Joseph and Ottilia (Wentz) Streifel. He was raised there and attended the township school. Raymond married Mary Schan, June 21, 1954, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Minot. They farmed and had dairy cattle for a number of years. Raymond drove school bus for the Esmond school for 47 years. The couple moved into Esmond in 1993.
Raymond was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, life member of the Knights of Columbus and the Harvey Eagles. He enjoyed growing flowers, whistling and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife: Mary of Esmond; his children: Elaine (David) Braaten and, Janet Dosch all of Minot, Patrick (Pam) Streifel of Prior Lake, MN, Alan (Theresa) Streifel of West Fargo, ND, Gerard (Kathleen) Streifel of Phoenix, AZ and Darin (Julie) Steifel of Barnsville, MN; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law: Donna Streifel and Helen Streifel both of Devils Lake, ND; a number of nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Frances Scheer, Margaret Walter, Verna Stanfield, John, Nick & Tom Streifel.
Condolences:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. I will always remember the times that I spent at the farm in Esmond and the numerous times of "boarding his bus" before and after school. It was wonderful to see that kind face when the bus door would open. You knew you would be safe and get to school on time. Brenda and Ed Mosser
Mary and Family- We are saddened to hear of the passing of our neighbor Raymond. We remember the good times we had together. Our Thoughts, Prayers and Hearts are with you. Louise and Jim Pace
Aunt Mary and family, I was sorry to hear about Uncle Ray especially at the holiday time, that always makes it harder. Please know that I am thinking of you. Mike & Joann (Walter) Mallory
We am so very sorry for your loss, it is a very sad time but remember all the very happy times you had with your dad and grandpa. We love you guys Love Kim Matt and family
Al, Teresa, and family and the entire Streifel Family, We are so sorry to hear of Grandpa Steifel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We appreciate the fact that he was so excepting of Tim and considered him a grandchild. We know you will miss him greatly. We share the poem below with you. We think it says so much about losing a father as both Dick and I have lost our father. "Father of Life, I thank you for my father. He was such a blessing to me while he was still with us. I miss him so much. I thank you for what he left me as gifts of love and faith. I pray that he has enjoyed your embrace and that the relationship he and I have now might someday be renewed with you in heaven. Until then, I entrust him to your love and ask you to let him look out for me and to assist me to stay on the path to you."You are a wonderful family and you will get through this difficult time. Take care of each other especially Grandma Mary! Love Dick& Brenda Wegscheid & Tessa and Andrew
Mary and family, hold on to all the wonderful memories that Raymond has left you and the many friends and children he hauled on the bus over the years to Esmond and to Harvey. Estagen & Linda Zimmerman
We are sorry to read of your loss. All the children in heaven will have a really great, smiling Bus Driver. David & Laura Rendahl
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