Douglas âDougâ P. Burtell, 96, of Bowman, ND, passed away on April 3, 2021 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman.
Mass of Christian Burial for Doug was on April 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman. Fr. Paul Eberle celebrated the Mass with burial following the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND, at 3 p.m. There was a Rosary and Vigil Service for Doug on April 7, 2021 at the St. Charles Catholic Church it began at 7 p.m. Visitation for Doug was on April 7, 2021 at 12 p.m.
Douglas Peter Burtell was born April 16, 1924 to Peter and Lydia Burtell, in Casselton, ND, the middle of five children. For unknown reasons, Doug was known as Bob to his family and friends growing up, causing some to speculate that his wife had been married before when she referenced these two men. He attended elementary school and started high school in Casselton, working as farm hand and other odd jobs. As many other young men during the late Dep