Marilyn Jeanette Klebe

Marilyn Jeanette Haakenstad was born July 2nd, 1926 to Sam and Anne Haakenstad. She went home to Jesus on March 27, 2018 at HAMC Care Center in Rugby. She grew up on the family homestead near Souris/Roth, ND. The family later moved to Bottineau where she graduated from Bottineau High School. She then continued her education at a Millinery School in Chicago, IL.

Upon returning to Bottineau, she worked at First National Bank. She then met and married Robert (Bob) Klebe. They raised six children on their farm near Willow City. Robert passed away October 17, 1982. She continued to reside on the farm with her children. She later moved to Bottineau and enjoyed living with her sister Adeline. She then moved to Oak Manor until, for health reasons, she transitioned to the Haaland Home in Rugby. She resided there for five years and enjoyed making many new friends. For the last four months of her life, she lived at the HAMC Care Center.