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John Leonard Mrachek was born November 6, 1924 on the original Mrachek homestead five miles northwest of Alexan- der, ND in Charbon Township, Mckenzie County to Albert Sr. and Elizabeth (Nider) Mrachek. John was the youngest of six children. He attended Chabonneau School until the eighth grade. On June 20, 1950 John was united in marriage to Angeline Yockim at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, ND. The couple made their home near Alexander where they farmed and ranched. One of John’s favorite hobbies was restoring old cars. He and his brother Albert also restored many old tractors and small engines over the years. His favorite car was a 1912 Studebaker Touring car he restored with his brother Albert. He served for 17 years on the Alexander School Board, 25 years on the Lewis and Clark Museum board, and 40 years on the church council. He was a member of Our Lady of Conso- lation Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the Lions Club since 1961. He was always very active in his community. John is survived by his wife, Angeline of Alexander, ND; sons, Joseph (Paula) Mrachek and children Jeremy, Stacy and Jessica and Great Granddaughter Shavelle; Edward (Becky) Mrachek and children Kelly and Kris; and Bernard (Patti) Mrachek and children Tate and Mickel, all of Alexander, ND; daughters, Anita (Randy) Quale and children Alex, Jacob and Marti of Watford City, ND, and Mary (Lonnie) Myers and daughter Lonnie Nichole of Williston, ND. Sister-In Law Eve- lyn Mrachek and many Nieces and Nephews. John died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Alexius Medi- cal Center in Bismarck, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Al- bert, Mike, Stan and Francis, a sister, Elizabeth “Babe” Hunter, two sister-in-laws and one brother-in-law. In Memory Of John Mrachek November 6, 1924 ~ January 17, 2009
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John Leonard Mrachek was born November 6, 1924 on the
original Mrachek homestead five miles northwest of Alexan-
der, ND in Charbon Township, Mckenzie County to Albert Sr.
and Elizabeth (Nider) Mrachek. John was the youngest of six
children. He attended Chabonneau School until the eighth
grade.
On June 20, 1950 John was united in marriage to Angeline
Yockim at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, ND. The
couple made their home near Alexander where they farmed
and ranched.
One of John’s favorite hobbies was restoring old cars. He
and his brother Albert also restored many old tractors and
small engines over the years. His favorite car was a 1912
Studebaker Touring car he restored with his brother Albert.
He served for 17 years on the Alexander School Board, 25
years on the Lewis and Clark Museum board, and 40 years on
the church council. He was a member of Our Lady of Conso-
lation Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the Lions
Club since 1961. He was always very active in his community.
John is survived by his wife, Angeline of Alexander, ND;
sons, Joseph (Paula) Mrachek and children Jeremy, Stacy and
Jessica and Great Granddaughter Shavelle; Edward (Becky)
Mrachek and children Kelly and Kris; and Bernard (Patti)
Mrachek and children Tate and Mickel, all of Alexander, ND;
daughters, Anita (Randy) Quale and children Alex, Jacob and
Marti of Watford City, ND, and Mary (Lonnie) Myers and
daughter Lonnie Nichole of Williston, ND. Sister-In Law Eve-
lyn Mrachek and many Nieces and Nephews.
John died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at St. Alexius Medi-
cal Center in Bismarck, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Al-
bert, Mike, Stan and Francis, a sister, Elizabeth “Babe” Hunter,
two sister-in-laws and one brother-in-law.
In Memory Of
John Mrachek
November 6, 1924 ~ January 17, 2009
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I
heard Him call I turned my back and left
it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, O yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee-
God wanted me now: He set me free…
Author Unknown
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN MRACHEK
DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH
November 6, 1924 Rural Alexander, North Dakota
DATE AND PLACE OF DEATH
January 17, 2009 Bismarck, North Dakota
FUNERAL MASS
11:00 AM, Thursday, January 22, 2009 Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church
Alexander, North Dakota CELEBRANT
Father John Pfeifer SCRIPTURE READER
Joe Lech
MUSICIANS
Barb Fixen ~ Accompanist Robin Mrachek Heck ~ Vocalist
USHERS
Rose Mrachek Kevin Lech
CASKETBEARERS
Steve Yockim Jeremy Mrachek Jim Hunter Ray Mrachek Don Mrachek Leonard Mracheck
HONORARY BEARERS
His Grandchildren
Jeremy Mrachek Stacy Mrachek Jessica Mrachek Kelly Mrachek Kris Mrachek Mickel Mrachek Tate Mrachek Alex Quale Jacob Quale Marti Quale Lonnie Nichole Myers Shavelle Mrachek
INTERMENT
Riverview Cemetery Williston, North Dakota
You may share your remembrances and condolences with the family at the Fulkerson Funeral Home website
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