Buehler-Larson Funeral and Cremation Service

03/20/2026

Leonard W. Maier

Leonard Wayne Maier, age 79, passed away on March 18, 2026 at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Peace Church in New Salem.

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03/20/2026

Spring is here! With blooming flowers and brighter days, it’s the perfect time for new beginnings. Let’s embrace the season and all the beauty it brings!

03/18/2026

Delores Poling

Delores Poling, 87, of Mandan, passed away March 12, 2026, at Sunset Drive in Mandan.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the chapel in the Sunset Drive Nursing Home 1011 Boundary St. NW, Mandan. Burial will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Minot. A lunch will follow the burial at the Hacienda Steakhouse in Burlington.

Delores was born July 22, 1938, in Eureka, South Dakota, the daughter of Joe Reeves and Elsie (Hausauer) Reeves. She graduated from Minot High School in 1956. On May 15, 1960, she married Ronald Poling. Together they made their home in Minot, where they raised their family.

Delores worked as a loan officer at Midwest Federal in Minot. She later worked at Scheels Sporting Goods when the store first opened in Minot, where she spent six years as a retail clerk.

She enjoyed crafting and was especially fond of ceramics, flower arranging, crocheting, and latch hooking. Delores was a bingo player and loved going to garage sales and when she had some spare time she also enjoyed reading books. She enjoyed all the activities that the nursing home had to offer Delores also gave her time to the community, leading Girl Scout troops and 4-H clubs, and was active in her homemakers club.

She is survived by her four children, Correne Poling of Minot; James (Kim) Poling of Cheshire, Connecticut; Lisa (Ben) Bent of Minot; and Melanie (Kris) Maham of Surprise, Arizona and eight grandchildren: Rob and Reed Kochel, Jessica, Alexander, and Nicholas Poling, Ryan Bent, and Kristina, Lindsey Maham and great-grandson, Isaac Treinish.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Joshua Maham; siblings, Jonell Samson, James Reeves, Meredith Reeves; niece, Sandra Erie.To watch the livestream of her service or sign the online guestbook please visit www.BuehlerLarson.com. Condolences can also be sent c/o Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, 1701 Sunset Drive, Mandan, ND 58554.

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03/17/2026

Wishing you plenty of luck and just the right touch of green today! May the spirit of the day bring a little extra joy to your heart!

03/11/2026

Join us, this Sunday!

What better way to spend a cold Sunday afternoon than to watch a good movie! We hope to see many of you there!!

03/11/2026

Funeral directors are often unsung heroes, working quietly with compassion, professionalism, and grace to ensure every detail of caring for loved ones and arranging meaningful services is handled with dignity. Their work allows families to focus on healing during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Today, we honor their steadfast dedication to supporting both those who have passed and the loved ones who grieve them. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the care and comfort they provide so many. Thank you for all that you do.

03/06/2026

Let's Go BRAVES!! Best of luck from all of us at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home. Mandan Braves Swim & Dive Livestreaming

03/06/2026

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03/05/2026

Myron Kaelberer

Myron Lee Kaelberer, 81, of New Salem, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem with Pastor Zelwyn Heide presiding. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in New Salem. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at church. A time for sharing memories of Myron will be held during the luncheon.

Myron was born May 17, 1944, in New Salem. He was baptized June 18, 1944 and confirmed on April 14, 1957.

Myron loved going roller skating Sunday nights in New Salem and driving around town. Every Sunday, he would be at church handing out bulletins and greeting the people. He loved playing cards with family and friends, butchering with family and neighbors, and going hunting and fishing. He loved making trips to Montana and Wyoming to visit relatives and his trips to Medora with Darrel and Joan. While at Elm Crest, he was busy doing crafts and loved giving his projects to people. He painted rocks and would give them away to the kids who were always appreciative. He loved celebrating his birthday and would plan for it months in advance. He really appreciated the cards he received.

Myron worked for Rolin Manufacturing, Holle Sanitation, Cofer Sanitation, and the City of New Salem. He was a member of the New Salem Fire Department and Central Morton Sportsmen’s Club.

Myron married Mary Martel on May 1, 1979. When Mary passed away in 2020, he moved into Elm Crest Manor in New Salem where he loved visiting with people, keeping busy with crafts, and especially loved the music they provided, especially Jim Geiger from Mandan. He would always put a smile on Myron’s face and made his day.

Myron is survived by his siblings, Darrel (Joan) Kaelberer, Sharilan (Darrell) Repnow, and Joy (Wayne) Doll; along with nieces and nephews, Shon (Brian) Hastings, Darvin (Sally) Kaelberer, Sherre Sattler, Lynell (Dan) Werness, Sharnell Hanson, Darnell Repnow, Nicole (Al) Christian, and Melissa Davis (Braden); and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kaelberer; parents, Reinhard and Edna Kaelberer; sister-in-law, Carol Kaelberer; and nephew, Tim Sattler.

The family would like to thank the staff at Elm Crest Manor for the wonderful care he received over the last five years as well as Nicole Christian, who advised and took time at many of Myron’s appointments.

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03/02/2026

Arlene D Unruh

Arlene D. Unruh 91, Bismarck, passed away, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 6 at McCabe Methodist Church in Bismarck with Pastor Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bismarck. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 5 from 5-7 PM with a Prayer Service at 7 PM at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home in Mandan.

Arlene was born on September 18, 1934, on a farm north of New Salem, the third of five children to John and Nina (Hutchison) Sorge. She attended school in New Salem and graduated from class in 1953.

On October 27, 1957, she married Rodney Unruh, the love of her life for 68 1/2 years. Rodney and Arlene built their life together on a family farm along Highway 49, a place where hard work, love, and faith shaped every day. They were true partners in every sense - supporting each other, sharing every task, and rarely seen apart. Their bond was strong, their teamwork natural, and their love unmistakable. They were inseparable. When they learned their oldest daughter was deaf, they didn’t hesitate to do whatever was best for their children. For eight years, they spent the school year in Denver so their two deaf daughters could attend school, then returned home to the farm each summer. After spending eight years in Denver for the girls’ schooling, the family moved back to the farm and began spending the school year in Devils Lake so the girls could attend the North Dakota School for the Deaf while the boys went to school in Devils Lake. They continued that routine until 1980, when they finally settled on the farm full‑time. Their life was never simple, but it was always filled with purpose.

Arlene’s heart was in her home. She loved to bake and cook, and her caramel rolls became a favorite for anyone lucky enough to taste them. Her kitchen was always warm, always welcoming, and she made sure no one ever left hungry. Feeding people was her love language.

Her happiest season was spring calving time. She loved the early mornings, the new life on the farm, and the sense of renewal it brought each year. It was a time that truly lit her up and reflected the care and devotion she poured into everything she did. During harvest, you could always find her behind the wheel of her white Chevy grain truck—her truck—driving it with pride and purpose. It was just one more way she showed how capable and hardworking she truly was.

Arlene was the heart of her family and the backbone of the farm. She was a tireless worker—canning, cooking, tending animals, helping with harvest, caring for calves in the spring, and always putting her family first. No matter how long the day was, she showed up with strength, love, and a quiet determination that everyone admired. She loved bringing the family together, and she was proud of each and every one of them. Her home was a place where you were always welcomed, always fed, and always loved.

Hard work wasn’t something she did; it was who she was. And she poured that same dedication into her family, her home, and the life she built on the farm.

Arlene was the kind of wife, mother, and grandmother anyone could hope for—steady, loving, and always there when you needed her. Her faith was a guiding light in her life. She believed deeply in God, and that quiet, unwavering faith shaped the way she loved, worked, and cared for her family. It gave her strength through every season, and she passed that strength on to the people she loved most.

Blessed to have shared her life is her husband, Rodney Unruh, Bismarck; two daughters Shelly Geiszler, Bismarck, and Karla Huncovsky (James Johnson), Mandan; two sons Keith (Stacey) Unruh, Glen Ullin and Kenny Unruh (Bekki Childress), Zap. Seven grandchildren; Faye Geiszler and Cody (Nikita) Geiszler; KC (Tracy) Unruh, Chris Unruh, Kamron (Jaime) Unruh, Kyrstin (Julian) Jankowski; and Brook (Blake) Smith. 16 great-grandchildren, Aspen and Ryder Swenningson, Owen and Carter Geiszler, Ella, Eva, Haelynn, Madeyn, Callen, Charley Unruh, Tenlynn, Sophie, Traxx and Starry Jankowski, Harper Knoll and Blazely Smith. One sister, Evelyn Schwagler, New Salem; one brother Don Sorge, Washburn; one sister-in-law, Jeannette Sorge, Houston, Texas.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents John and Nina Sorge, two brothers Robert and Marvin Sorge, grandson Blaze Unruh and infant granddaughter Jessica Unruh, father and mother-in-law Jake and Alvina Unruh, brother-in-law Edgar Schwagler, two sisters in law, Marjorie (Danzeisen) Sorge and Linda (Held) Sorge, son-in-law Loren Geiszler

To view the funeral livestream, follow this link to the church YouTube page. McCabe Church ND - YouTube

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