Gertrude Schuler

Gertrude Schuler, 90, of Langdon, ND passed away October 4, 2007 at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND.

Gertrude Kordosieur was born February 17, 1917 at Mowbray, ND to John and Suzanne (Harty) Kordosieur. She grew up on the family farm and went to a one-room school where she graduated from the eight grade. While growing up she helped both around the farm and in the household.

Gertrude and William Schuler were united in marriage on July 28, 1936 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and the reception was held at the Kordosieur farm. The couple made their home in rural Hannah, ND where William farmed. The family moved to Nekoma in 1940 where they operated a dray business and she sold cream and eggs. In 1944, they moved to Langdon and purchased a home on the south edge of town. They continued the dray business and their family continued to grow. They went into the restaurant business in 1951, purchasing the UCT Hotel Coffee Shop. They operated the Coffee Shop until July 1975. Many people remember Gertie's Homemade pies, cookies, donuts and roast beef dinners.

She is survived by her children: Theresa (Gene) Marcotte of Langdon, ND: Pat (Yvonne) Schuler of Langdon, ND; Gerry (Magnus) Thorsteinson of Fargo, ND; Gary Schuler of Bryan, TX; Delores (Orlin) Weiner of Langdon, ND; David (Becky) Schuler of College Station, TX; Marian (Francis) Hoffarth of Langdon, ND; Gael (Randy) Balsdon of Langdon; 25 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William, son Bernie and an infant son Bernard, brothers and sisters: Mary Schill, Rose Kordosieur, Adolph Kordosieur, Alphonse Kordosieur, Anthony (Tony) Kordosieur, Walburga (Tootie) Feil, and two infant brothers.

Gertie was the last living of her generation on both the Kordosieur and Schuler sides of the family, having lived through the horse and buggy age, the industrial, automotive, space and computer age. She lived through the dirty 30's and numerous wars. She raised a large family and maintained a business at the same time. Her most recent years have been spent at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND.

VISITATION Will begin at 3pm on Monday October 8, 2007 with a 7:30 Prayer Service at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon. Visitation will also take place for one hour before the time of the services at the church on Tuesday.

SERVICES Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 2:00pm at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.

INTERMENT Calvary Cemetery, Langdon, ND.