Frank Michael Senger

Frank M. Senger, 81 of Devils Lake died on Friday, June 15, 2007 at MeritCare Palliative Care Center, Fargo, ND Mass of Christian Burial for Frank will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Devils Lake with burial in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, ND from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary and time of sharing at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Serving as Casket Bearers for Frank will be Jim Senger, Joe Senger, Justin and Eric Hannesson, Steve Bryl, and Jeff Allen Honorary Pallbearers will be Tim Senger, Paul Bosch, Joe Bosch, Julius Schafer, Joe Leiphon and Ed Everson Reading the Scriptures will be Steve Senger and Justin Hannesson. Gift Bearers will be Frank’s Granddaughters Remembering the Life of Frank Senger Frank was born on May 24, 1926 to Anton and Mary (Axtman) Senger at their home near Orrin, ND. The family later moved to a farm near DL where he attended a country school along with his numerous siblings. He married Amelia Schwan in 1944 and they had 5 children: Dennis, Joseph (died in infancy), Antonette (Toni), Steve, and Marilynn. Frank worked at Tubby's Conoco for a number of years before opening his own service station, Phillip's 66 which he operated until 1966. Then he moved to Grafton and was employed at the Ford dealership. After a few years he moved to Fargo and worked for Wallwork's Ford until his retirement. His retirement years were split between Devils Lake and Arizona, where his son, Dennie, owned an RV park. Frank was a "jack of all trades" and "Papa" could fix anything. He loved kids and animals and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include Son; Steve (Susan) Senger, Jamestown, Daughters: Antonette “Toni” (Larry) Busch, Puyallup, WA Marilynn (Ron) Hannesson, West Fargo, ND Daughter-In-Law: Virge Senger, Salome, Arizona 16 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren Brother: Tim (Rose) Senger, Devils Lake Sisters: Jennie Bertsch, Devils Lake, Frances Wentz, Toppenish, WA, Marie (Joe) Bosch, Marcella (Julius) Schafer also of Devils Lake, Isabelle (Paul) Bosch of Sebeka, MN, Louise (Eddie) Everson of Bismarck, ND, Donna (Joe) Leiphon of Devils Lake and Diane Christianson also of Bismarck. Sister-In-Law: Catherine Senger, Gully, MN Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Frank was preceded in death are his parents; sons, Dennis and Joseph; brothers, Joseph, Wendt and John Senger; sister, Margaret Jager; grandsons, Matthew Hannesson and Collin Bryl, brothers-in-law, Mike Jager, Fred Bertsch, Ray Wentz and Arnie Christianson.