Marion Drees

Marion L. Drees, 84 Grand Forks, was called to her eternal home on April 11, 2011. Marion Louise Augustin was born March 2, 1927 to Wilhelm and Sophia (Hartje) Augustin in Grafton ND. She was Baptized and Confirmed into the Christian faith at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural St. Thomas, ND. She Graduated from High School in St. Thomas, ND on June 1, 1944, and from The State Teachers College, Mayville, ND on May 29, 1947 majoring in Lower Elementary Education. To further her education she also attended Concordia Teachers College, River Forest IL for summer school programs. She taught school in; Cavalier, ND, Michigan, ND and at Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School in Grand Forks, ND. She was united in Marriage to Albert F. Drees Jr. on June 27, 1954 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Their marriage was blessed with five children, so she continued to use her teaching skills bringing them up in the admonition of the Lord. They lived on a farm near Thompson, ND. Albert was called to his eternal home on Feb 10, 2003. They had been united in Holy Matrimony for almost 49 years. She is survived by; Barbara Drees, Robert (Lynne) Drees, Rodney (Dana) Drees, Darlene (Dave) Clifton, all of Grand Forks and Lyle Drees of Thompson. She is also survived by: eight grandchildren: Alan (Erin) Moody, Lisa Moody, Allyson Drees, Brandon (Chasity)Drees, Kirsten Drees, Kelly (Casey) McWilliams, Nichole Drees, and Ryan Drees and three great-grandchildren: Justice, Gunnar and Xander Moody. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both of her parents Wilhelm and Sophia Augustin, brothers; Lorenz, Waldorf, Wilfred, Victor, and Dale, and sisters; Dorthea and Lucille. Marion has resided at 4000 Valley Square and Valley Eldercare since 2003, and the family wishes to thank the many staff members who provided care for her.