Marvel Klein

Marvel Ann Klein, 80, of Langdon, ND died on Friday, April 26th, 2013 at the Maple Manor Care Center in Langdon, ND.

Marvel Ann Weiss was born on November 25, 1932 in Red Lake Falls Township in MN. Marvel was the thirteenth child born to the Henry Weiss family. She was baptized and confirmed in the Wylie Lutheran Church, near Red Lake Falls, MN. She attended school in Red Lake Falls, MN. In 1953 she moved to the Munich, ND area after answering a farmer’s newspaper ad seeking a housekeeper. She met her first husband, Lawrence Kastner, while attending church in Munich, ND. Marvel married Lawrence Kastner on June 21, 1955 at Cando, ND. They had two children, Bruce Lawrence who only lived for a few days and Delbert Dale. They lived and worked on the family farm near Alsen, ND. She also operated the Alsen Café for many years serving meals, baking pies, rolls and buns for the many people that would stop by to enjoy them with a cup of coffee. Marvel began working at Maple Manor Nursing Home, Langdon, ND in the fall of 1973. She enjoyed caring for and visiting with the residents. She worked at the Maple Manor Care Center for 23 years as a nurse’s aide and housekeeper. She and Lawrence continued to live on the family farm until Lawrence’s death on November 13, 1973. After Lawrence’s death, Marvel moved to Langdon, ND.

Marvel enjoyed being part of a large family. She made many trips back to Minnesota to visit her many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She was often found with a smile on her face and a camera in her hand.

Marvel was active in church, enjoyed visiting friends and attending various events. Her hobbies included baking, crafts, doing puzzles and playing cards. She always liked to keep herself busy. She also collected salt and pepper shakers and dolls.

While living in Langdon, ND she met her second husband, Art Klein. They were united in marriage on February 27, 1993 in Langdon, ND. They enjoyed doing many different activities together, one of which was riding in Art’s antique car in local parades. They lived at their home in Langdon, ND until they moved to Maple Manor Care Center in 2010. Art died on April 11, 2010. Marvel continued to be a resident at Maple Manor Care center until her death. As a resident she enjoyed going to bingo, doing craft activities, having her finger nails painted, attending chapel services and visiting with the other residents and care givers.

Survivors include her son, Delbert Kastner and his wife Cathy of Fargo, ND; her grandchildren: Eric (Leah) Kastner of Fargo, ND, Sarah Kastner of Park River, ND, Christopher Kastner and Rebecca Kastner of Fargo, ND; sister-in-law Elda Kastner of Grand Forks, ND; and siblings: Lillian Berry of Thief River Falls, MN and Williard (LuAnn) Weiss of Crookston, MN.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence Kastner and Art Klein; son Bruce Kastner; parents; and siblings: George, August, Henry Jr., Raymond, Leora Audette, Richard, Viola, Isabel “Izzy” Melin, Pauline Cooper, and Helen Schmitz.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1st at United Lutheran Church in Langdon, ND with Pastor Ron Olson officiating.