Michele “Neurauter” Green, age 66, of Valley City, ND, formerly of Hillsboro, ND, died Wednesday, October 20th at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 30th at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City. Visitation will be held on FRIDAY, October 29th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM FRIDAY evening at the church. Inurnment will be in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery, Valley City, ND.
Michele Ann Neurauter was born November 18, 1954 to Harry and Eva Neurauter. Michele attended school at St. Catherine’s Catholic School and Valley City High School, graduating in 1973. Michele missed much of her sophomore year after becoming ill with rheumatic fever. This illness was the beginning of her life-long battle with heart disease. Michele attended Valley City State College earning an Associate’s Degree. Michele married the love of her life, Bob Green, on July 31, 1976. Michele called Bob her “Bubba” and they did everything together. Michele and Bob spent their careers educating children in many different communities including McVille, ND, Finley,ND, Milnor, ND, Bellingham, MN, Veblen, SD and Hillsboro, ND. Michele and Bob also spent their lives providing a loving home for many furbabies over the past 45 years. Michele will forever be remembered for her sense of humor, zest for life, and famous birthday wish “I hope someone takes you to the DQ for a special treat”. Michele fiercely loved her family, friends, and the FM Redhawks. She had the best smile. Michele’s fighting spirit, love for her Bubba, and her strong faith provided her with strength and peacefulness she needed as she passed from this life into the Kingdom of God.
Michele is survived by her husband, Bob; Brothers: Edward (Carolyn) Gruber, Dave (Vallie) Gruber, Joe (Lisa) Neurauter; Sister: Patty (Leland) Miller; Sisters-in-law: Cathy Gruber, Karen Kelly, and Laurel Neurauter; several nieces and nephews.
Michele was preceded in death by her parents; Brothers: William Gruber and Michael Neurauter; Father-in-law, Frank Green; and Niece, Shaina Neurauter.