Vicki Staael
May 20, 1961 – Dec. 24, 2019
Vicki Staael—–58, Ken-
mare, passed away Tues-
day, December 24, 2019 in
a Minot hospital following
a brief battle with cancer.
Vicki Gay Staael was
born on May 20, 1961, in
Kenmare, ND, a daughter
of Duane H. “Budd” and
Alice Mae “Peggy” (Peter-
son) Staael. She was
raised and educated in
Kenmare, and graduated
from Kenmare High
School in 1980. Vicki
furthered her education
by attending Minot State
University.
Following her educa-
tion, Vicki returned to
Kenmare, where she
worked multiple jobs
often at the same time.
Mornings she could be
found at the San Way Ve
Motel working in the
housekeeping department,
Farmers Union Oil Com-
pany, and cleaning the
dental office of Dr. Ganes.
She also waitressed and
babysat for area families
in her younger years.
When she wasn’t work-
ing, Vicki enjoyed fishing,
crocheting, reading or tak-
ing an occasional trip to
the casino. One of her
favorite things was having
coffee and good conversa-tion with friends. She was
a member of Nazareth
Lutheran Church, Ken-
mare.
Vicki is survived by: Si-
blings; Holly Staael, Ken-
mare; Rick (Johanna) Staa-
el, Highlands Ranch, CO;
Tammy (Mark) Hoppel,
Mason City, IA; nieces
and nephews: Marissa,
Michael, Abigail and
Christopher; a cousin
Walter H. “Butch”
Dennhardt, Jr., Stillwater,
MN; siblings of the heart:
Jodi Pierce-Marmon, Car-
pio, Brenda
Johnson-Berntson, Minot;
life-long friend Doreen
(Tim) Schwartz, Kenmare
and Kathryne (Kenny)
Meckle, Palermo, ND.
She was preceded in
death by her parents
Budd and Peggy, a cousin
Sandra Dennhardt, and
several aunts and uncles.
Visitation: There will be
no reviewal as cremation
has taken place, however,
friends may sign a guest
register on Monday, De-
cember 30, 2019 one hour
prior to the service at the
church.
Memorial Service:
Monday, December 30,
2019 at 2:00 pm at Na-
zareth Lutheran Church,
Kenmare, ND
Burial: Will take place
in May of 2020 at
Lakeview Cemetery, Ken-
mare, ND
Thompson Larson Fun-
eral Home, Kenmare