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My deepest sympathy to all her loved ones
Deloris Karnopp
May 13, 2025 | Rolla, ND
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Lucille E. Gau
Sep 23, 1928 - Dec 14, 2024
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Lucy was like another mother to me during summer vacations. My Mom (Joyce Sarkilahti) was sister in law to Lucy. My favorite memory was being able to spend a full summer vacation. I grew up that summer My experience changed my understanding of life on a farm. I helped the best I could I remember peeling potato’s for the first time in my life. Using a paring knife I went at the potato and by the time I finished I had a nice rounded 2 in potato. Lucy was busy with the other things for supper ,...
Jo Zumhof
April 27, 2025 | Federal Way, WA
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Sending love, prayers, and sincere sympathy to all the family of Lucille! May she rest in peace in her new Heavenly Home!
Joanne Forseth
April 25, 2025 | Cedar Park, TX | Friend
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Remember her kindness and warm smile. She had so many talents! Prayers for Rick, Cindy and families.
Diane Newman McDowell
April 25, 2025 | St. Augustine, FL | Acquaintance
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You are now safely in the arms of our Lord and Savior. A beautiful heavenly home. You will be missed by all of us at Fieldstone.
Barb Malzahn
December 21, 2024 | ND | Neighbor
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shirley Albrecht
December 20, 2024 | Fargo, ND | Friend
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Lucy was a wonderful lady . I remember her from my childhood years especially, her smile and laughter will always be remembered.
Adrian Newman
December 20, 2024 | Perham, MN | Friend
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Rest in peace Lucy. You'll be missed.
December 19, 2024
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We loved Lucy. She was a part of our extended family for years. We will certainly miss our visits with her. God bless her and her family. Deb Birr and Isy Johnson
Debbie Birt
December 17, 2024 | Williston, ND | Friend
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Obituary
Lucille's Obituary
Lucille Edna Gau, 96, Fargo, ND passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, at Eventide Senior Living under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cando with Fr. Daniel Musgrave celebrating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Egeland. ND.
Lucille Edna Odegaard was born September 23, 1928, in rural Towner County, North Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Mae (Rasmussen) Odegaard. She was one of thirteen children. She was raised on the family farm and attended school at Egeland Public School in Egeland, ND.
On November 25,1946 she married the love of her life, Harry Nicolas Gau at Calio, ND. They had two children, Ricky and Cynthia. Following their marriage, the couple lived at Egeland, Bisbee and Rock Lake, ND. Upon retiring in 1985 they moved to Cando, ND and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In 2012, she moved to Fargo, ND to be closer to her family.
Lucy was a farm wife, and she worked in the grocery stores at Egeland, Bisbee and Rock Lake, ND. When not working in the grocery store, she baby sat from her home where several children called her “Grandma Lucy”. She also wrote the news for the Towner County Record Herald for over 25 years.
She painted Artex on Flowers of the State bedspreads, table clothes and other small items. She would help with cutting strips of cloth for quilting at the Lutheran church of Cando, as she felt that was safest task for her. “I’m not a seamstress, as you all know!” she would say.
Lucy was an incredible cook with many Sunday family dinners served at her home with a good pinochle or poker game to be played afterwards. Faith, family and playing cards were her love. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family and friends.
Lucy is survived by her son, Ricky “Rick” (Barbara) Gau, Valley City, ND, and daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Cose, Fargo, ND. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jill (Richard “Rick”) Klose, Kindred, ND, Ranetta (Waylan) Starr, Valley City, ND, Brooke (Karma) Cose, Fargo, ND, Roxianne Gau, Fargo, ND; great grandchildren: Stephanie (Garrett) Schilling, Bismarck, ND, Cooper Cose, Rock Lake, ND, Amanda (Christopher) Erickson, Hope, ND, Braden (Ashley) Klose, LaMoure, ND, Alexa Gau, Fargo, ND, Connor Cose, Rock Lake, ND, Emily Cose, Fargo, ND, Chase Cose, Fargo, ND.; Step-Great Grandchildren: Koltyn (Matthew) Schmaltz, Fargo, ND, Jordyn Klose, West Fargo, ND; Great Great Grandchildren Berkley Erickson, Hope, ND, Bentley Erickson, Hope, ND; sister Doris “Dorie” Johnson, Cando, ND, sister-in-law Mary Odegaard, Clovis, NM and many nephew and nieces.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Harry, parents Peter and Mae, siblings Alfred, Pauline, Florence, Howard, Louella, Alvin, Robert, Donald, Everette, Wayne and Anna Mae. Two Grandchildren: Marty (JoAnn) Cose, Robbyn LaBarre. Two Great Grandchildren: Trevor Cose and Paige Cose
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