Imogene Irene Schwab, 87, of Strasburg, ND was called to her heavenly home on the early morning of July 1, 2016 at the Strasburg Care Center. Visitation will be Monday, July 4 from 6-9 pm with a Rosary Vigil service at 7 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Strasburg. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 5 at 10:30 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, celebrated by Rev. Jason Singnalness and Rev. Leonard Eckroth. Burial will be at the church cemetery.Imogene was born Feb 28, 1929 to Leopold and Katherine (Nicholas) Schwahn in Emmons County. She attended St. Benedict's School in Strasburg, where she graduated in 1947. She went on to attend Ellendale State Teacher's College where she studied to be an elementary school teacher. Following graduation, Imogene taught country school for 1 year.On June 14, 1948 Imogene married the love of her life, Joseph "Juddy" Schwab. The first two years of marriage were spent in Fargo where Juddy attended Molar Barber College. In 1951 they returned to the Schwab Family Homestead where Imogene worked endless hours cooking, gardening, canning, and helping with whatever farm chores she could while caring for her children. Imogene and Juddy were blessed with 10 children. In 1975 the family moved to Strasburg. It was then that Imogene started her career at the Strasburg Care Center. She worked in various capacities. First, as a nurse's aid, kitchen aid, and eventually the Activities Director; a position that she was very proud to serve in. Her love for others and caring nature continued after retirement when she became a volunteer at the Care Center. Imogene was a social woman and participated in various community events and activities. She was a member of St. Mary's Society, Women's Bible Study, Social Action Committee, and the VFW Auxiliary. In addition she was exceptionally crafty, enjoying sewing, crocheting, embroidery, and quilting beautiful pieces.Imogene was known for her genuine gift to care for others. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was caring and affectionate not only to her husband, children, and grandchildren, but to everyone that was fortunate enough to know her. She is survived by her children: Dennis, Duane (Sharon), Daryl (Shirley), Daniel (Kris), Cheryl, John, Mary Jo (Mario) Stanislao, Lanette (Dave) Wald, Charlene (Dave) Durski, and Joe (Angie). Grandchildren: Michael, John, Dawn (Brad) Rexine, Chad, Angela (James) Kirk, Matthew, Stacy (Dan) Radke, Stephanie, Mario, Sarah, Brady, Joey, Keaton, and Carter, and great grandchildren Taylor, Maddie, James and Matthew. Siblings: Sr. Mary Myles Schwahn, Rose (Merritt) Powell, Aloys, Larry (Maxine) Schwahn, Cathy (Chris) Reimer. Brothers and Sisters-In-Law: Larry (Evelyn) Schwab, Florence Klein, Irene Lipp, LaVerne (Nick) Feist, Antonia Baumgartner, Betty Schwab, Edna Schwab, Adeline Schwab, James Huber, and dear friend Christine Dosch.Imogene was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Schwab, parents Leopold and Katie Schwahn, father and mother-in-law John and Magdalena Schwab, brothers-In-law John, James, Clarence, and sister-in-law Clara Huber.Special thanks to the staff at the Strasburg Care Center for their loving care of our mother. We will never be able to describe in words what mom meant to us. She was the Queen of our home, the Queen of Dad's heart, and Queen of our lives. We Love You Mom.