Jeanne Marie Wengel , 60, Minot, formerly of Bismarck, died Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in her home surrounded by her family.

Jeanne was born August 25, 1953 at Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of G. Richard and Ina (Kavonius) Veal. She was raised and educated at Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1971. She attended Minot State University for one year, prior to her marriage to Richard Wengel on July 15, 1973 in Bismarck.

Jeanne and Richard made their home Minot. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Minot, where she was actively involved in the music ministry and Ruth Circle. She and Richard were members of the Western North Dakota Bluegrass and the Old Time Music Association. Together they formed the musical group called "Southwind" and played at various functions in and around Minot.

Jeanne enjoyed music, especially playing instruments such as the auto harp and guitar. She loved camping, reading, handcrafts and photography, along with doing her needlework.

Her loving family includes, husband of forty years, Richard; daughter, Rhonda Cook of Minot, grandson, Caleb Cook, Minot and her father, G. Richard Veal of Bismarck.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her mother and an infant brother, Duane.

Funeral service: Monday, October 21, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Sunday from noon-5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In Lieu of flowers or plants, the family desires that memorials be designated to First Presbyterian Church or Trinity Cancer Care Center.