Deloris Fregien

Deloris Fregien, 88, of North Richland Hills, TX passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
DeLoris was born March 28, 1936 in Gackle, ND to Annie (Veil) and Bernhardt Zenker. She attended school in Gackle and then graduated from Jamestown High School in 1954. There she received the Girls Athlete of the Year Award. She attended Jamestown Business College. DeLoris married Elmer Fregien on June 16, 1957. She began a career in banking, working in North Dakota, Michigan, and South Dakota. After starting their family, she became an Avon Representative which she continued until her retirement in 1999. She received many Top District and National Sales honors and awards. DeLoris was active in the Lutheran Church and was a faithful Stephen Minister, as well as serving on the funeral committee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, older brother Helmuth Zenker, and twin sister DeElda Triepke.
DeLoris will be fondly remembered by her loving husband of nearly 67 years Elmer Fregien; daughter Kristy Bierschbach (Mike) of Mount Holly, NC; son Richard Fregien; daughter Emily Tener (John) of Euless, TX; grandchildren Thian Bierschbach, Jeren Bierschbach, Caitlyn Fregien, Madison Tener, and Nathan Tener; her brother Ralph Zenker (Dorothy), and her sister Gladys Bair, as well as many nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church Stephen Ministry program.