Aurel F. DeSautel, age 78 of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Unity Medical Center of Grafton. Aurel F. DeSautel was born November 24, 1930 in Grafton, ND the son of the late Albert and Marie (Campbell) DeSautel. He graduated from Grafton High school and then attended the University of North Dakota for one year. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his discharge he returned to Grafton and started farming in Farmington Township.
Aurel was united in marriage to Delores White on July 19, 1956 in Grafton. The couple lived and farmed in Farmington Township until moving to Grafton in 1995. He retired in 1996. Aurel was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Grafton American Legion Post #41, the Grafton V.F. W. Post #9367, the 40 et 8, the Walsh County Historical Society and the Grafton Knight of Columbus Council #3918. He was also a member of the Grafton Parade Band and the American Legion Band. He served as Supervisor of Farmington Township for a number of years, served on the Board of Nash Grain and served on the Unity Hospital Board.
Aurel is survived by his wife Delores of Grafton, ND; children: David DeSautel (Sara Rouleau), Bismarck, ND; Thomas (Sue) DeSautel, Wausau, WI; Jim (Nicole) DeSautel, Grafton, ND; Paul (Denise) DeSautel, Grafton, ND and Janet DeSautel (Steve Worner), Grand Forks, ND. Twelve grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Grafton American Legion Post #41.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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