Muriel Latozke

Muriel Latozke, 97, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Cavalier, ND, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Eventide Senior Living, Fargo, ND. Memorial Service will be held Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church, Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held for one hour before the time of the service at the church.

Muriel Rose (Keena) Latozke was born January 25, 1928, on a farm near Hamilton to Loretta O’Hara Keena and Sheril Keena. She grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1946. She then attended Mayville State College, earning her Teachers Certificate. She taught at Bruce Community School for 3 years. Muriel married Art Latozke on June 9, 1948, at Christ Lutheran Church in Neche, ND and they went on to have 5 children: Dean, Margaret, Mary, Larry and Trudy.

Muriel was employed at Pembina County Memorial Hospital and Wedgewood Manor for 28 years.

She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and United Lutheran Church in Cavalier. 

Muriel is survived by her children: Margaret (Ed) Scherpinsky, Mary (Mark) Saunders, Larry (Sandi) Latozke, Trudy Latozke, Mary Ellen Latozke (Daughter-in-law), several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister, Bonnie Mae Bills.

She was preceded in death by husband, Art Latozke, her parents - Loretta and Sheril, son, Dean Latozke, grandson, Scott Saunders, brothers: Louis, Earl, Dale, Harvey and John; sisters: Betty Fae Ray, Carol McIntyre and Mary Jane Cummins.