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Obituary: Fred Schuster

Frederick John Schuster, 70, of New Rockford, North Dakota, passed away March 26, 2020 at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. The funeral service was held March 31 at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Burial was at the Prairie Home Cemetery in New Rockford. Father Reese Weber officiated. Casket bearers were all the nephews and nieces present.

Fred was born Oct. 24, 1949 in New Rockford, the son of Milo and Ida (Lura) Schuster. He grew up and attended school in New Rockford. Fred married Sheila Gerdes on Sept. 28, 1973. She died Dec. 12, 1976. On Dec. 30, 1977, he mar- ried Joanne Bauch in New Rockford.

Fred had many jobs during his lifetime, which included Sheyenne Sand and Gravel, B&N Construction, and at the Eddy County Courthouse. Fred’s favorite job was working for Delvaine Gjestvang Excavating. He had just recently retired after working for Mark Rue.

Fred is survived by his brothers, Paul (Leona) Schuster, New Rockford, and Milo (Eurlyne) Schus- ter, Mandan; sisters, Mary Ann Miller, Mentor, Minn. and Alice (Craig) Elling- son, Glenfield, N.D.; many nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Joanne and Sheila, sister Jean Haman and brothers-in-law Mike Miller and Simon Haman.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.