Coral O'Connell

Coral Marie (Ulschak) O'Connell left her earthly home for her heavenly home on August 3, 2025. She was born in Dickinson, ND to Frank and Fern (Owen) Ulschak on April 11, 1942. She was raised and educated in Dickinson. After graduating from Dickinson State College, she taught elementary school in Williston, Devils Lake, and West Fargo. In addition to teaching, she did clerical work at Tharaldson and Gate City Bank. In her retirement years, she worked as a caregiver. She lived in several ND towns during her lifetime, but Western ND was "home." Her most fulfilling undertaking was raising her two children, Wendy and Mike. Then came the special love of grandchildren. The love of family was very important to her and the time spent with them was special. She kept active with many interests: time with family and friends, reading, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, walking, water aerobics, metal detecting, dancing, tying "knots" for the church quilts, iPad games and any other new adventure that would come along.

Coral is survived by daughter, Wendy A. Gress, West Fargo, ND and son, Michael W. O'Connell (Kate), Moorhead, MN; granddaughters, Erin M. Selnes (Alec), Atlanta, GA, Laura J. Gress (Gunnar Sorensen), Moorhead, MN, and Ashley N. O'Connell, Fargo, ND; sister-in-law, Glennys Ulschak, New London, CT. Coral was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pearl G. Altenburg, and brother, Francis L. Ulschak; granddaughter, Paige R. Holmes.

All things went according to God's plan. Love to all!

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Roger Maris Cancer Center, Sanford Fargo Hospice House, or Sister Study Research.