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About Leo Peter Bichler
- 1940 - Township 132 - 77, Emmons County, North Dakota.
Leo P. Bichler, 81, of Bismarck, North Dakota, formerly of Linton, North Dakota, died peacefully on December 24, 2017 surrounded by family. Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Linton, North Dakota.
Leo was born on November 12, 1936 to Mike and Mary (Wickenheiser) Bichler.
He married Alice Kelsch on November 27, 1963. Together they raised eight children on the family farm.
Leo is remembered for his kindness, his faith, contagious laugh, sense of humor and always putting others before himself. He took great pride in farming and ranching while instilling his knowledge and values in his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed feeding cattle with his grandchildren while listening to the polka party, playing pinochle at every opportunity, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
Leo was active in his community and church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, served on the Linton Farmers Elevator Board for several years and St. Anthony’s Parish Council. He also supported the local economy by purchasing candy bars and orange Crush for himself and the grandkids whenever he went to town.
He is survived by his wife Alice of 54 years; his children Claudia (Tom) Nagel, John (Lori) Bichler, Paul (Ami) Bichler, Susan (Brian) Schumacher, Peggy (Jeff) McCanna, Michael (Nicole) Bichler, Natalie (Tim) Becker and Douglas (Maria) Bichler, 28 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe (Ann) Bichler and Alex (Katherine) Bichler; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Lorraine (Herman) Mosset, Sally (Tony) Bernhardt, Beverly (Albert) Noel, Bernice (Edwin) Jahner, Anna Marie Mosset, Angeline Miller, Cas Klein and George Kelsch.
Leo is preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Wendelin and Rose Kelsch; sisters and brothers-in-law Margaret (Aloysius) Ternes, Phyllis (Valentine) Kuhn, Theresa (Pius) Hager, Agnes (Max) Mosset, Victoria (Buddy) Jahner, Leo Miller, Wendelin Mosset; and sisters-in-law Rose Klein and Cherlene Kelsch.
Leo Peter Bichler's Timeline
1936 |
November 12, 1936
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North Dakota, United States
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2017 |
December 24, 2017
Age 81
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Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States
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Saint Anthonys Cemetery, Linton, Emmons County, North Dakota, United States
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