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Elsie Ellen Black

Elsie Ellen Black, 91, of Knox died Thursday September 15, 2016, at Trinity Medical Center in
Minot.
Elsie was born in Devils Lake on December 10, 1924, to Gordon Brick and Margaret (Schiele) Brick. She was educated in a Rural Ramsey school graduating from Devils Lake Central High in 1942. Following receiving her Standard teaching degree Elsie began teaching in 1946 at the Berwick school. On October 20, 1947 she married the love of her life Joseph Black in Crary, ND, a life they shared together for nearly 68 years. Following their marriage they moved to Minot where she continued her teaching career and giving birth to their first daughter, Joline. In 1951 Joe, Elsie, and Joline moved to the farm near Knox. A second daughter, Cindy, was born into the family in 1953. While teaching in area schools, Elsie completed her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1971, she retired after 39 years in the profession. A proud moment in their farming lives came in 1978 when Joe and Elsie were recognized as the Benson County Soil Conservation Farm of the year by the NDSU Alumni Association. At the awards banquet they were noted as a couple “who really make North Dakota and Western Minnesota go.”
Elsie was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Knox, where she worked on several church committees. She also was a member of the Knox American Legion Auxiliary, American Heart Association, and Delta Kappa Gamma (a member of Lambda Chapter for 46 years).
Elsie will be greatly missed by her daughters, Joline Black (Steven Parker), Denver, Co; Cynthia (Kevin) Neuharth, Minot; grandchildren Jared (Beth) Neuharth, Shakopee, MN, Cassandra (Ben) Edwards, Minot and Regina, SK; great grandchildren, Leighton and Jack Neuharth, Shakopee, MN; sister Bernadine (Jack) Mandy, Breckenridge, MN, sisters-in-law Theresa Gehl, Dallas, TX, Monica Mills, Sitka, AK, Marie Black, Towner, Jeanette Black, Phoenix, AZ, and brother-in-law Kenneth Black, Denver, CO, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph J Black, parents and several sisters and brothers-in-law.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20th at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Knox with burial in the church cemetery.  Father Tom Graner, Celebrant.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday with a Rosary and vigil prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby.  Visitation will continue for one hour prior to the time of services at the church in Knox on Tuesday.


Posted Condolences:

Dear Cindy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you now.  I learned of Elsie's passing and thought immediately that DKG has lost a wonderful member.  I had heard how dedicated Elsie was to DKG and Lambda chapter and got to experience her dedication first hand at several events.  She was a wonderful giving person, with a true teacher's heart.  Her memory will live on with North Dakota DKG and Lambda Chapter.
Sincerely,
Lisa Olson
State President


Joline and family,
It is always hard to lose our parents, no matter how full a life they have lived. I know from you that she was a kind and loving person. Now I see from her obituary that she also left a legacy of public service through teaching. Cherish your memories of her and be proud of the lives she touched. My thoughts are with you.
Kevon Storie


Dearest Cindy, Joline, and family, So sorry about your Mom, she was a great lady!, we are so proud of her accomplishments in life!  She is now having the time of her life with her husband Joe!, she may even see my dad too!! Love, hugs, and prayers for you all. 
Ann Gehl

 

 


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