Olga Heller, 89, Minot, formerly of Berthold, died Sunday, April 20th, 2008 in a Minot Nursing Home.

Olga was born on May 7th, 1918, at Fort Ransom, North Dakota, the oldest of twelve children, to Olaf and Borghild (Nelson) Moen.  She moved with her family at a young age to the Minot area where she was raised and educated.  Olga worked in Great Falls, Montana and in Minot for several families and for Trinity hospital living with girlfriends who became life long friends.  These "girls" shared birthdays throughout their lives.  During this time, she met Harold Heller.  Harold served in the Navy, and was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II.  He and Olga were united in marriage on October 21st, 1944.  They moved to Chicago while Harold completed his stint in the Navy.  While living there, Olga enjoyed working as a clerk in a department store.

After Harold's discharge, they returned to the Berthold area.  They purchased a farm west of Berthold where they raised their four children and farmed for the next twenty-five years.

Harold died November 10th, 1969.  Olga continued to live on the family farm until 1999, when she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Myron Rovig.  She entered Trinity Homes in 2005.

Olga was a long time member and served in many leadership roles at Zion Lutheran Church in Berthold.  Her strong faith made her a wonderful role model to her friends and family.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She and Harold enjoyed many years in the Haylofter's Square Dance Club.  She loved gardening, quilting, and playing board games with her children and grandchildren.

Her loving family includes:  Children:  Carol (Myron) Rovig, Berthold; Gloria (Jack) Steinhauer, Warroad, MN; Eilene (Mike) Marsh, Warroad, MN; and Marvin (Sandra) Heller, Berthold; Grandchildren:  Kendall (Lynn) Rovig, Chad (Terri) Rovig, Matthew Rovig, Tara Rovig, Teresa (Todd) Nelson, Rachelle (Jesse) Buck, Nikkole (Rod) Bentley, Marcie (Todd) Aberle; Great grandchildren: Britt, Kayla, Candice, and Alison Rovig; Connor, Kjersti and Cayden Rovig;  Elizabeth Rovig; Mystika Wallace; Jeremy and Brittany Nelson; Ashlyn Munoz; Leah and Kaeden Aberle; Sisters:  Berliot, Ida, Florence and Esther; Brothers;  Melvin and Arne; also a number of nieces, nephews, foster grandchildren, and cousins.

Olga was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandchildren:  Tory, Caitlyn, and Callyn Rovig; sisters:  Ella, Evelyn and Lilly.  Brothers:  Herbert and George; Daughter-in-law:  Pamela Rovig. 

Funeral service:  Saturday, April 26th, 2008 - 2:00pm at Zion Lutheran Church of Berthold;
Interment:  Wildrose Cemetery, rural Berthold;
Visitation:  Friday from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home and on Saturday in the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church of Berthold or the church Bell choir fund.

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