Rosella Fleckenstein Obituary (1936 - 2018)

Rosella Theresa Fleckenstein, 81, Bismarck, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at CHI St. Alexis, Bismarck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Church of the Ascension, Bismarck with Rev. James Braaten officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7:00 PM with a Vigil/Rosary service at 7:00 PM, Monday, June 4, 2018 at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Noon, Tuesday, in the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery, Mandan. Rosella was born July 5, 1936 at Richardton, ND, to Steve and Theresa (Sitter) Sitter. She was raised and educated in a country school. She married Leo Fleckenstein, May 17, 1954, at St. Martin's, in Dodge, ND. Rosella was an Avon representative for over 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Leo, Bismarck; daughter Leona, Bismarck; four sons, Ken (Penny), Bismarck, Duane (Connie), Bismarck, David, (Sue) Mesa, AZ, and Leo Jr. (Cindy), Aberdeen, SD; two sisters, Ana Marie Stockert, Dickinson, ND, and Christine (Adolf) Emter, Bismarck; two brothers, Lawrence (Carol) Sitter, Minot, ND, and Steve Sitter Jr., Bismarck; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosella was preceded in death by her parents and son, Marvin.