On Monday July 20, 2023, Sister Elizabeth Rose Muscha passed away at Maryvale Convent in Valley City at the age of 98. Sister Elizabeth Rose was born on May 9, 1925 in Harvey, ND to Ferdinand and Mabel (Specht) Muscha. She professed Vows of obedience, poverty and consecrated chastity in 1946 as a Sister of Mary of the Presentation in Spring Valley, Illinois. In 1968 she received her Masters Degree from Creighton University, Omaha, NE and in 1987 she received a Masters in Art at Mundelein College in Chicago, IL. Sister Elizabeth Rose served in the education field for 55 years of her 73 years of ministry, teaching at four schools in North Dakota and serving as a principal or superintendent at five schools. Her last 13 years of ministry she served as a counselor at Christ the King School in Mandan, ND and St. Bernard Mission School in Fort Yates, ND. Sister Elizabeth Rose retired to Maryvale in July of 2019. Determined and accomplished, Sister Elizabeth Rose was a natural leader. She bettered many lives through her diligent service. Her students and family were dear to her heart. She kept in touch with many of her students throughout her life. She spoke warmly of her family often, recounting cherished memories. Sister Elizabeth Rose lived out her faith in action, constantly working to help others and lift them up. She will be greatly missed.
