Marcella M. Nudell

Marcella M. Nudell, 85, Bismarck, ND, passed away on June 12, 2020 surrounded by family.

Marcella was born to Victor and Clara Mayer in Anamoose, ND, on March 3, 1935 and was the youngest of five children.  She graduated from Anamoose High School in 1953 and married Francis Schmaltz on June 18, 1956.  They had five children and later moved to Washington, IA, in 1972.  Francis passed away on March 6, 1975.  Marcella returned to Anamoose and worked for the Anamoose School and later for Tebelius Law Firm in Harvey, ND.

Marcella married Larry Nudell on October 1, 1983.  They enjoyed travelling and visiting their children and grandchildren together until Larry’s passing on November 28, 1996.

Marcella was an avid reader, liked to knit, and enjoyed music, especially playing the piano and organ.  She will forever be remembered for her pies and taught her secret pie crust tricks to her granddaughters. 

Marcella is survived by her children Ron (Sally) Schmaltz, West Des Moines, IA, Wanda Schmaltz, Bismarck, Rick (JoAnn) Schmaltz, Bismarck; Carla (Jerry) Laeger, Bismarck, and daughter-in-law Joyce Schmaltz, Casselton; grandchildren, Tara, Brandon; Stephanie, Richelle, Nikki; Adam, Kelsey; Kati, Karli; great-grandchild, Hunter; and brother, Donald Mayer.

Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Francis and Larry, her son, Rob Schmaltz, great-grandson Oliver, sisters Marie Zuther Michelson and Estella Rudnick and brother Francis Mayer.

A private family burial will be at a later date.  May her spirit be free and her thoughts and memories be clear forever.  We will miss you and “love you more”.