I hope you will post this:
My half-brother Leo Eller, died Friday morning January 2 at 10:30am, of lung cancer. He had several heart attacks in the past 15 years or so. He also had a kidney removed a couple of years ago, it was full of cancer. He had been in and out of the hospital, more in than out, for the last couple of years.
I don’t know his exact age, but I think he was in his late 60’s. He did not graduate in Dunseith, but lived around there as a kid and is related to several folks in the Dunsieth and surrounding areas. He had moved out of the house when he was a teenager, and lived a brief period with my grandfather George Albert. Then moved out to California, and eventually moved to the Seattle Washington area. He went to work for the Boeing Company when is was pretty young and ended up work for Boeing for 48 or 49 years. His heath was not good enough to reach the 50 year mark. Him and his family lived in the Marysville/Everett area most of the time until he retired from Boeing, 3 or 4 years ago. They bought a place in the country, about 20 miles north of Portland Organ in a town called Battle Ground Washington.
Not growing up with him, I didn’t really know him as my brother, but when I moved to the Seattle area in 1986, I really got to know him. I must say, you could not have found a more layed back, mischievous, and “full of the Devil”, gentle soul as Leo. He was the best and will be missed very much.
I know he thought very fondly of a lot of people from his home town (Dunseith) and I didn’t know how else to let those people know of his passing. Anyone wishing to contact his wife can at,
Billie Joy Eller
360-667-0223
Ivy Robert
flour which had not been delivered to the stores in town.
We left ugly tracks on those beautiful white sacks of flour. William, who was a friend of my grandfather, Will Hosmer (Jack’s Dad) came around the corner while Joe and I were trying to disappear into thin air and said, ” I know who you are, Hosmer, and I’m going to tell your grandpa about this, Now, GET HOME. I got home. The word never got out and I could start breathing again after about a week of agonizing suspense. Dale was always friendly toward us young guys running around the place, and Alma was everyone’s friend especially if they were Dunseith Kids. That family certainly gave our town alot of the character we still take pride in. And George and Ernie are still maintaining the watch.
The second thing I wanted to say is that the Leader of the Thunderbirds who took us down main street in 1961 died yesterday here in Tucson from a fall. It took the wind out of me, because, since those days, we have had alot of togetherness on the social arena. He was a very giving person who was also a great leader in the business of formation acrobatics. He was also a fighter Ace from the Korean War. He shot down 6 MIGs during that war and is a member of the Arizona Aviation Hall Of Fame, along with other notables like Barry Goldwater, Frank Borman(astronaut). I guess I just felt like letting the readership know that it happened. No one in my experience had the fortitude to break all the rules and give our town a salute like he did. So, in the fighter pilot world we have an expression about these things. “Hoot Gibson has gone West”. So it is.I will miss him and remember him. Bill Hosmer
Mark, Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. I had no idea they had a birthday party planned for Minnie. Now we will have to ask you or someone to identify everyone. I recognize for sure Minnie and I think Jack and also Randy, but from there I’m lost. Randy, is that by chance you and your family with your parents in the 2nd picture? Who are the 3 ladies in the bottom picture? I don’t see any of them in the group picture. When I get the names, I will repost these pictures. Randy, K & Jill, do you guys realize it’s been nearly 44 years since I’ve seen you and I don’t think I’m alone in that department either. I used to see your mother some up at the Peace Garden over the years. She has not changed from the way I remember her back in our school days. Gary
Because of the change, I have missed the last 4 emails, so, you can send future ones to this
address. Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sybil Johnson
be interested in this page from my Dad’s history book. Gottfred “Fritz”
Eurich was the son of David and Eva (Kraft) Eurich. He had served at
Guadalcanal and several years overseas. Then he contracted thyphus
while in Burma and died there. He was a first cousin to my dad and his
sister Bette Nerpel was just here visiting. If anyone wants to know
history of Dunseith, go visit Bette in Bottineau. She has an amazing
memory and loves to tell stories.
Happy New Year to all. Hugs and prayers, Susan
Susan, I recognize Clarence Hagen. That’s him. I did not realize that Dave Jr. and Betty had a brother that died in the war. Speaking of the Eurich’s, today for you guys and yesterday for me they celebrated Winifred’s (Mrs. Dave) 90th and Dorothy Pritchard’s 96th Birthdays at Saint Andrews hospital in Bottineau. Gary.
I hope you will post this:
My half-brother Leo Eller, died Friday morning January 2 at 10:30am, of lung cancer. He had several heart attacks in the past 15 years or so. He also had a kidney removed a couple of years ago, it was full of cancer. He had been in and out of the hospital, more in than out, for the last couple of years.
I don’t know his exact age, but I think he was in his late 60’s. He did not graduate in Dunseith, but lived around there as a kid and is related to several folks in the Dunsieth and surrounding areas. He had moved out of the house when he was a teenager, and lived a brief period with my grandfather George Albert. Then moved out to California, and eventually moved to the Seattle Washington area. He went to work for the Boeing Company when is was pretty young and ended up work for Boeing for 48 or 49 years. His heath was not good enough to reach the 50 year mark. Him and his family lived in the Marysville/Everett area most of the time until he retired from Boeing, 3 or 4 years ago. They bought a place in the country, about 20 miles north of Portland Organ in a town called Battle Ground Washington.
Not growing up with him, I didn’t really know him as my brother, but when I moved to the Seattle area in 1986, I really got to know him. I must say, you could not have found a more layed back, mischievous, and “full of the Devil”, gentle soul as Leo. He was the best and will be missed very much.
I know he thought very fondly of a lot of people from his home town (Dunseith) and I didn’t know how else to let those people know of his passing. Anyone wishing to contact his wife can at,
Billie Joy Eller
360-667-0223
Ivy Robert
flour which had not been delivered to the stores in town.
We left ugly tracks on those beautiful white sacks of flour. William, who was a friend of my grandfather, Will Hosmer (Jack’s Dad) came around the corner while Joe and I were trying to disappear into thin air and said, ” I know who you are, Hosmer, and I’m going to tell your grandpa about this, Now, GET HOME. I got home. The word never got out and I could start breathing again after about a week of agonizing suspense. Dale was always friendly toward us young guys running around the place, and Alma was everyone’s friend especially if they were Dunseith Kids. That family certainly gave our town alot of the character we still take pride in. And George and Ernie are still maintaining the watch.
The second thing I wanted to say is that the Leader of the Thunderbirds who took us down main street in 1961 died yesterday here in Tucson from a fall. It took the wind out of me, because, since those days, we have had alot of togetherness on the social arena. He was a very giving person who was also a great leader in the business of formation acrobatics. He was also a fighter Ace from the Korean War. He shot down 6 MIGs during that war and is a member of the Arizona Aviation Hall Of Fame, along with other notables like Barry Goldwater, Frank Borman(astronaut). I guess I just felt like letting the readership know that it happened. No one in my experience had the fortitude to break all the rules and give our town a salute like he did. So, in the fighter pilot world we have an expression about these things. “Hoot Gibson has gone West”. So it is.I will miss him and remember him. Bill Hosmer
Mark, Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. I had no idea they had a birthday party planned for Minnie. Now we will have to ask you or someone to identify everyone. I recognize for sure Minnie and I think Jack and also Randy, but from there I’m lost. Randy, is that by chance you and your family with your parents in the 2nd picture? Who are the 3 ladies in the bottom picture? I don’t see any of them in the group picture. When I get the names, I will repost these pictures. Randy, K & Jill, do you guys realize it’s been nearly 44 years since I’ve seen you and I don’t think I’m alone in that department either. I used to see your mother some up at the Peace Garden over the years. She has not changed from the way I remember her back in our school days. Gary
Because of the change, I have missed the last 4 emails, so, you can send future ones to this
address. Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sybil Johnson
be interested in this page from my Dad’s history book. Gottfred “Fritz”
Eurich was the son of David and Eva (Kraft) Eurich. He had served at
Guadalcanal and several years overseas. Then he contracted thyphus
while in Burma and died there. He was a first cousin to my dad and his
sister Bette Nerpel was just here visiting. If anyone wants to know
history of Dunseith, go visit Bette in Bottineau. She has an amazing
memory and loves to tell stories.
Happy New Year to all. Hugs and prayers, Susan
Susan, I recognize Clarence Hagen. That’s him. I did not realize that Dave Jr. and Betty had a brother that died in the war. Speaking of the Eurich’s, today for you guys and yesterday for me they celebrated Winifred’s (Mrs. Dave) 90th and Dorothy Pritchard’s 96th Birthdays at Saint Andrews hospital in Bottineau. Gary.
