Emma Schale

Emma Lavonne Springer Schale, 89, Bismarck, died March 6, 2005, at a St. Alexius Medical Center. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Bismarck Baptist Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Bob Weiss officiating. A burial service will follow at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Harvey at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Emma Schale was born February 18, 1916, in Goodrich, ND, to Jacob and Katherine Mehlhoff Springer, and was married to Raymond Schale on April 3, 1936, in Fessenden. She enjoyed a diverse working career, spending time as a farmer in Harvey and Fessenden, co-owner of the Valley City Motel in Valley City, and later as an owner of a Minnesota farm. She and her husband were active travelers, and enjoyed spending time in their Airstream recreational vehicle. Emma has been a resident of Bismarck since October 1992, where she was an active member of the Bismarck Baptist Church. Prior to moving to Bismarck, she was a longtime resident of Valley City and Harvey, and also spent time in Kansas and California. Emma is survived by one son, Raymond Schale Jr., Tampa, FL; one brother, Willys Springer, Lodi, CA; one sister, Willajean Rogelstad, Clayton, CA; five grandchildren, Michael Schale, Delray Beach, FL, Colleen Jones, Tampa, FL, Steven Schale, Tallahassee, FL, Elizabeth Schale, Brevard, NC, and Lisa Schale, New York, NY; six great-grandchildren; her closest friends, June Kraft and Bernice Schmidt; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her brothers Arthur and Alvin; and her sisters, Ida and Martha. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and staff at the St. Alexius Medical Center for treating Emma like one of their family. In her final days on Earth, she often referred to the medical and support staff as her personal angels. The family also appreciates the loving support of Pastor Bob Weiss of Bismarck Baptist Church, who became part of the family, visiting her daily during her greatest time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made either to the Bismarck Baptist Church, 2211 East LaForest Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501 or the American Heart Association Memorial Department, in memory of Emma Schale, 4701 W. 77th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55345.

Emma Schale

February 18, 1916 - March 6, 2005