Melvie Wanner, 81, Minot and formerly of McClusky died on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at a Minot assisted living facility with her family at her side.

Melvie Ellen Wanner was born on February 5, 1938 in Drake, ND to William and Pearl (Bennett) Lasher.  She was raised and educated in McClusky and graduated from McClusky High School in 1956.

Melvie married Herbert Wanner on July 20, 1956 in McClusky. They made their home at various places including, but not limited to, Mercer, ND; Garrison, ND; Coal Springs, SD; Grandview, WA; Everett, WA; Grants, NM; West Bend, WI; Reed Springs, MO; Minot, ND where Herb was employed as a minister. The family moved to Minot in 1990 where Melvie was employed at Hancock Fabrics and as a church secretary at West Minot Church of God. She retired in 2008. Most recently, Melvie and Herb have been residents of Edgewood Vista.

Melvie was a member of West Minot Church of God where she was a Sunday School teacher and participated in the ladies auxiliary and in a church circle. She especially enjoyed her family, God's Word, sewing, birdwatching, traveling, exercising and reading.

Melvie's loving family includes her husband of 63 years Herb; children: Corinne (Glen) Sayler of Colorado Springs, CO, JoEllen (Jim) Hallmark of Noblesville, IN and Tim (Denice) Wanner of Minot; grandchildren: Christopher Sayler, Nicholas Sayler, Steven (Michelle) Hallmark, Joshua (Rachel) Hallmark, Eric (Krystal) Wanner, Evan (Misty) Wanner and Stephi (Jeffrey) Leeson; great grandchildren: Olivia Hallmark, Sophia Hallmark, Danielle Hallmark, Allison Hallmark, Dylan Wanner, Dawson Wanner, Victoria Leeson, Eric Smith and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Melvie was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: Floyd and Orlyn Lasher.

Celebration of the Life of Melvie Wanner: Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the West Minot Church of God.
Graveside Service: August 31, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the McClusky City Cemetery.
Visitation: Saturday one hour prior to the funeral service.
Memorials are preferred to West Minot Church of God.

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