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Lila Mae Maier has passed away at the age of 83. Lila was born the 9th child of 11 children. She grew up on the family farm and went to Glendo school. At the age of 14 she went to work at the hospital in Hettinger ND and worked there until December 16, 1961. She was united into marriage with Donald Maier from Haynes ND. They left for Long Beach, California where Don was stationed in the Navy on a Destroyer ship until he finished his time in the service in 1962.

They then moved back to Hettinger and Cheryl was born on December 19, 1962. In March of 1963 they moved to Sacramento, California. Then on October 5, 1964 Randy was born. Then on February 20th 1966 Dennis was born. They felt very blessed to have three children. Lila worked in the nursing field for 42 years in Sacramento and was always happy for her work. Don worked in the University in Davis in California. In 1980 they moved back to ND and bought the farm from his parents Jacob and Martha Maier. Lila loved working on the farm with her milk cows, lambs, chickens, and what ever else she wanted to raise. Illness struck Don and couldn't farm any more so they moved back to Sacramento in 1988. Lila went back to Kaiser hospital and when Don got better he got a job at John Taylers.

Lila had a Great family that she was very proud of and cherished. She always stood up for them and protected them. She was always very happy, giving and caring. She loved fishing with Don and helping him in his gardens. Lila loved Christmas and always loved to cook the holiday meals. After she retired from Kaiser they moved back to Hettinger, ND. In 2005 to be close to their children. She will be missed by all who knew her. Lila was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Survivors include her sister Doris Lee and three children Cheryl and Paul Roehl, Randy and Michele Maier, Dennis Maier and Lisa Beckman. 9 Grand Children and and many Great Grand Children. Lila is preceded by her parents Will and Kate, and 7 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral services for Lila Maier are scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Hettinger Lutheran Church, officiated by Barb West. Burial to follow at Hettinger Cemetery.