Ethel Kline Boettcher,99, Garrison, formerly of Max, died Monday, December 12, 2011 in the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, ND.
Ethel was born October 21, 1912 on the family farm near Elgin, ND, the daughter of Ferdinand and Bertha (Kline) Boettcher. She was raised and educated in Elgin and Max. She graduated from Max High School and continued her education at Minot State Teachers College, where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate. She taught elementary grades at country schools near Max for $50.00 per month.
In 1943, Ethel joined the war effort and enrolled in a training program in Minneapolis to become a Civil Service Inspector. She was transferred to Philadelphia to finish her training and later worked in a ball bearing factory. In 1944, she enlisted in the Spars, the women's auxiliary group, under the command of the Coast Guard. Ethel graduated from boot camp as a Seaman Third Class and served as a Storekeeper until she mustered out of the service in May 1946.
She returned to Max and taught primary grades for three years and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Minot State College. In 1950, she was admitted to the University of Denver in Denver, CO and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science. She worked as an elementary school librarian in Rochester, MN, Coalinga and Palm Springs, CA, Fort Collins and Sterling CO.
She retired in 1978 and returned to Max to live with her sister Doris in a house they had built on the footprint of their old family home. Ethel was very involved in the Max Senior Center and was instrumental in establishing the Max Community Library. She enjoyed living in Max and was a loyal supporter and participant in all the community activities.
Ethel also enjoyed traveling and went on two cruises, took many road trips to visit relatives and see the sights and toured England twice. Her other hobbies and interests included: wildflower identification, birdwatching, English literature, especially Charles Dickens and ND history.
Ethel was an avid collector and put together an extensive coin collection, as well as stamps, rocks and a unique collection of nails found in many US states and the British Isles.
Her loving family includes nieces and nephews: Judy (Gary) Sannes, East Grand Forks, MN, Nancy Mulhern, Madison, WI, Jon (Marcia) Boettcher, Sumter, SC, Rodney (Pam) Boettcher, Portland, OR, Rick Boettcher, Sandy, OR, Mark Boettcher, Oregon City, OR, along with a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Doris and Brothers Aaron and Ferd.
Funeral service will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Max City Cemetery, Max.
Ethel was born October 21, 1912 on the family farm near Elgin, ND, the daughter of Ferdinand and Bertha (Kline) Boettcher. She was raised and educated in Elgin and Max. She graduated from Max High School and continued her education at Minot State Teachers College, where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate. She taught elementary grades at country schools near Max for $50.00 per month.
In 1943, Ethel joined the war effort and enrolled in a training program in Minneapolis to become a Civil Service Inspector. She was transferred to Philadelphia to finish her training and later worked in a ball bearing factory. In 1944, she enlisted in the Spars, the women's auxiliary group, under the command of the Coast Guard. Ethel graduated from boot camp as a Seaman Third Class and served as a Storekeeper until she mustered out of the service in May 1946.
She returned to Max and taught primary grades for three years and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Minot State College. In 1950, she was admitted to the University of Denver in Denver, CO and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science. She worked as an elementary school librarian in Rochester, MN, Coalinga and Palm Springs, CA, Fort Collins and Sterling CO.
She retired in 1978 and returned to Max to live with her sister Doris in a house they had built on the footprint of their old family home. Ethel was very involved in the Max Senior Center and was instrumental in establishing the Max Community Library. She enjoyed living in Max and was a loyal supporter and participant in all the community activities.
Ethel also enjoyed traveling and went on two cruises, took many road trips to visit relatives and see the sights and toured England twice. Her other hobbies and interests included: wildflower identification, birdwatching, English literature, especially Charles Dickens and ND history.
Ethel was an avid collector and put together an extensive coin collection, as well as stamps, rocks and a unique collection of nails found in many US states and the British Isles.
Her loving family includes nieces and nephews: Judy (Gary) Sannes, East Grand Forks, MN, Nancy Mulhern, Madison, WI, Jon (Marcia) Boettcher, Sumter, SC, Rodney (Pam) Boettcher, Portland, OR, Rick Boettcher, Sandy, OR, Mark Boettcher, Oregon City, OR, along with a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Doris and Brothers Aaron and Ferd.
Funeral service will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Max City Cemetery, Max.
Ethel Kline Boettcher,99, Garrison, formerly of Max, died Monday, December 12, 2011 in the Benedictine Living Center in Garrison, ND.
Ethel was born October 21, 1912 on the family farm near Elgin, ND, the daughter of Ferdinand and Bertha (Kline) Boettcher. She was raised and educated in Elgin and Max. She graduated from Max High School and continued her education at Minot State Teachers College, where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate. She taught elementary grades at country schools near Max for $50.00 per month.
In 1943, Ethel joined the war effort and enrolled in a training program in Minneapolis to become a Civil Service Inspector. She was transferred to Philadelphia to finish her training and later worked in a ball bearing factory. In 1944, she enlisted in the Spars, the women's auxiliary group, under the command of the Coast Guard. Ethel graduated from boot camp as a Seaman Third Class and served as a Storekeeper until she mustered out of the service in May 1946.
She returned to Max and taught primary grades for three years and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Minot State College. In 1950, she was admitted to the University of Denver in Denver, CO and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science. She worked as an elementary school librarian in Rochester, MN, Coalinga and Palm Springs, CA, Fort Collins and Sterling CO.
She retired in 1978 and returned to Max to live with her sister Doris in a house they had built on the footprint of their old family home. Ethel was very involved in the Max Senior Center and was instrumental in establishing the Max Community Library. She enjoyed living in Max and was a loyal supporter and participant in all the community activities.
Ethel also enjoyed traveling and went on two cruises, took many road trips to visit relatives and see the sights and toured England twice. Her other hobbies and interests included: wildflower identification, birdwatching, English literature, especially Charles Dickens and ND history.
Ethel was an avid collector and put together an extensive coin collection, as well as stamps, rocks and a unique collection of nails found in many US states and the British Isles.
Her loving family includes nieces and nephews: Judy (Gary) Sannes, East Grand Forks, MN, Nancy Mulhern, Madison, WI, Jon (Marcia) Boettcher, Sumter, SC, Rodney (Pam) Boettcher, Portland, OR, Rick Boettcher, Sandy, OR, Mark Boettcher, Oregon City, OR, along with a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Doris and Brothers Aaron and Ferd.
Funeral service will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Max City Cemetery, Max.
Ethel was born October 21, 1912 on the family farm near Elgin, ND, the daughter of Ferdinand and Bertha (Kline) Boettcher. She was raised and educated in Elgin and Max. She graduated from Max High School and continued her education at Minot State Teachers College, where she received her Standard Teaching Certificate. She taught elementary grades at country schools near Max for $50.00 per month.
In 1943, Ethel joined the war effort and enrolled in a training program in Minneapolis to become a Civil Service Inspector. She was transferred to Philadelphia to finish her training and later worked in a ball bearing factory. In 1944, she enlisted in the Spars, the women's auxiliary group, under the command of the Coast Guard. Ethel graduated from boot camp as a Seaman Third Class and served as a Storekeeper until she mustered out of the service in May 1946.
She returned to Max and taught primary grades for three years and finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Minot State College. In 1950, she was admitted to the University of Denver in Denver, CO and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science. She worked as an elementary school librarian in Rochester, MN, Coalinga and Palm Springs, CA, Fort Collins and Sterling CO.
She retired in 1978 and returned to Max to live with her sister Doris in a house they had built on the footprint of their old family home. Ethel was very involved in the Max Senior Center and was instrumental in establishing the Max Community Library. She enjoyed living in Max and was a loyal supporter and participant in all the community activities.
Ethel also enjoyed traveling and went on two cruises, took many road trips to visit relatives and see the sights and toured England twice. Her other hobbies and interests included: wildflower identification, birdwatching, English literature, especially Charles Dickens and ND history.
Ethel was an avid collector and put together an extensive coin collection, as well as stamps, rocks and a unique collection of nails found in many US states and the British Isles.
Her loving family includes nieces and nephews: Judy (Gary) Sannes, East Grand Forks, MN, Nancy Mulhern, Madison, WI, Jon (Marcia) Boettcher, Sumter, SC, Rodney (Pam) Boettcher, Portland, OR, Rick Boettcher, Sandy, OR, Mark Boettcher, Oregon City, OR, along with a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Sister Doris and Brothers Aaron and Ferd.
Funeral service will be on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Interment: Max City Cemetery, Max.
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