Betty Ann Thiel Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Ann Thiel of Rugby, North Dakota, born in Kramer, North Dakota, who passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Silas Spokely and Fern Spokely (Brandt); her husband Melvin Lloyd Thiel of Kramer; her grandparents, Ed and Amelia Brandt; her daughter Myra Axtman; her grandson Michael Thiel; her great grandchildren, Emily and Savanah Thiel; her brother Dayton Brandt; her sister-in-law Adele Brandt Douglas; and her half-brothers, Harlan Spokely (Doris) and LeRoy Spokely (Beverly).
She is survived by: her children, Vicki Hoffart, Wayne Thiel (Ruth), Glen Thiel (Helga), Jerome Thiel (Kim) and Teri Xavier (Mark Ellis); and her son-in-law Wayne Axtman (Elaine Cofell). She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 24th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church (320 8th St SW, Rugby, ND 58368). A graveside service was held on Thursday, October 24th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Persilla Watts Cemetery (300 9th Ave SW, Rugby, ND 58368).
