Eugene Schantz was born December 26, 1928 in - Stevenson ...
Eugene Schantz was born December 26, 1928 in - Stevenson ...
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<strong>Eugene</strong> <strong>Schantz</strong> <strong>was</strong> <strong>born</strong> <strong>December</strong><br />
<strong>26</strong>, <strong>1928</strong> <strong>in</strong> Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, the son of George J. and Tecla<br />
(Anton) <strong>Schantz</strong>. He grew up on the family farm<br />
southwest of Glen Ull<strong>in</strong> and attended the local country<br />
school. While grow<strong>in</strong>g up he helped out on the farm.<br />
In 1951, he entered the United States Army where he<br />
served dur<strong>in</strong>g the Korean War. After be<strong>in</strong>g honorably<br />
discharged, he returned to Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>. It <strong>was</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
this time that he met Irene Bender. The two were<br />
married on September 28, 1953 <strong>in</strong> Mandan . The<br />
couple made their home on a farm north of Lemmon ,<br />
South Dakota . In 1960, they returned to the <strong>Schantz</strong><br />
family farm. They moved to Glen Ull<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> 1962 where<br />
<strong>Eugene</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ued to farm. <strong>Eugene</strong> <strong>was</strong> a pilot for over<br />
40 years and treasured his Piper J3 Cub airplane which<br />
he cont<strong>in</strong>ued to fly until last year. He loved farm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and garden<strong>in</strong>g, especially br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the fruits of his<br />
labor dur<strong>in</strong>g harvest season. Hunt<strong>in</strong>g and shoot<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
good game of pool were also among some of his favorite<br />
activities. <strong>Eugene</strong> enjoyed captur<strong>in</strong>g special moments<br />
of those around him on film. He <strong>was</strong> a social butterfly<br />
and could be found danc<strong>in</strong>g and visit<strong>in</strong>g with his large<br />
family and many friends. Irene’s family, the Benders,<br />
were dear to him and he enjoyed spend<strong>in</strong>g time with<br />
them. <strong>Eugene</strong> <strong>was</strong> an active member of the American<br />
Legion and served on the Glen Ull<strong>in</strong> Airport Authority<br />
Board of Directors. He <strong>was</strong> a devoted member of<br />
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had a strong<br />
conservative belief. <strong>Eugene</strong> passed away Tuesday,<br />
<strong>December</strong> 7, 2010 at Medcenter One Bismarck,<br />
ND. <strong>Eugene</strong> is survived by his four daughters: Debra<br />
(Gerald) Sebastian, Hebron; Brenda (Rich) Maloney,<br />
Coloma, MI; Pam (Russ) Walter, Dick<strong>in</strong>son, ND;<br />
and Donna (Victor) <strong>Schantz</strong>, Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>; his six sons:<br />
Roger (Sheila), Sheldon, Allen (Colleen), Douglas,<br />
all of Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, Jerry (Brenda) Hebron and Bill,<br />
Parker, CO. He also leaves his 15 grandchildren:<br />
Gwen (Louis) Sebastian, Garrett (Melissa) Sebastian,<br />
Kristy (Joe) Colatarci, Tyrell (L<strong>in</strong>dsey) Maloney,<br />
Nicole <strong>Schantz</strong>, Brandon (Stephanie) <strong>Schantz</strong>, Barry<br />
<strong>Schantz</strong>, Kari (Jesse) Billman, Sara <strong>Schantz</strong>, Dakota,<br />
Dusty and Dallas <strong>Schantz</strong>, Casey and Cody <strong>Schantz</strong>;<br />
five great-grandchild Caden, Brianna, Samuel, Br<strong>in</strong>ley<br />
and Maddox; six brothers, Donald (Polly), Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>,<br />
Ernest (Mary), Hebron, Richard (Loretta) Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>,<br />
George (Joanne) Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, Jerome (Coleen), Spotted<br />
Horse, WY, Nick (LeeAnn), Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>; five sisters,<br />
Patsy Glasser, Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, Janice (Nick) Mosbrucker,<br />
Dick<strong>in</strong>son, Joanne (Stanley) He<strong>in</strong>emeyer, Black<br />
Creek, WI, Bonnie (Dale) Nelson, Great Falls, MT,<br />
Carolyn (Jim) Opp, Hebron. <strong>Eugene</strong> <strong>was</strong> preceded <strong>in</strong><br />
death by his wife, Irene; his parents, George and Tecla<br />
<strong>Schantz</strong>; and one sister, Mary Sue. <strong>Eugene</strong> touched<br />
many lives and his sparkl<strong>in</strong>g personality will be greatly<br />
missed by all who knew him. He <strong>was</strong> the orig<strong>in</strong>al “such<br />
a good guy” as he would graciously say so k<strong>in</strong>dly and<br />
so often.
His Hands<br />
HIS HANDS WERE TWISTED UP AND SCARRED FROM ALL THE YEARS<br />
HIS HANDS COULD PLOW A FIELD OR WIPE AWAY A TEAR<br />
THEY BUILT A FARM LIKE HIS DADDY DID<br />
HELD A BIBLE AND HELD HIS KIDS<br />
THERE’S A QUIET SIMPLE STORY OF A MAN<br />
IN HIS HANDS<br />
HIS HANDS SHOOK YOURS AND THEN YOU KNEW YOU HAD HIS WORD<br />
HIS HANDS PULLED HIS BOOTS ON EVERY DAY AND WENT TO WORK<br />
THEY LED HIS DAUGHTERS’ DOWN THE ISLE<br />
AND TREMBLED FOR A WHILE AT THE TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE FOR<br />
HIS BEST FRIEND<br />
HIS HANDS<br />
HIS HANDS WORKED THE DREAMS THAT SHAPED HIS LIFE<br />
HIS HANDS REACHED OUT AND LOVED HIS WIFE<br />
WHEN I’M OLD ENOUGH THAT ALL MY YOUNGER DAYS ARE IN THE<br />
PAST<br />
I HOPE I’M HOLDING HALF AS MUCH AS HE HAD<br />
IN HIS HANDS<br />
Written by: Jared Gietzen, Dean Miller, Brian Eckert & Gwen Sebastian<br />
<strong>Eugene</strong> <strong>Schantz</strong><br />
FUNERAL MASS<br />
Saturday, <strong>December</strong> 10, 2010 10:30 a.m.<br />
Sacred Heart Catholic Church<br />
Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, North Dakota<br />
ROSARY & PRAYER SERVICE<br />
Friday, <strong>December</strong> 9, 2010 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sacred Heart Catholic Church<br />
Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, North Dakota<br />
CELEBRATING<br />
Father Arul Joseph<br />
MUSIC<br />
Gwen Sebastian<br />
Glory & Praise S<strong>in</strong>gers<br />
READERS<br />
Kari Billman & Kristy Colatarci<br />
GIFT BEARERS<br />
All of <strong>Eugene</strong>’s Grandchildren<br />
MILITARY RITES<br />
Lawrence Higbee Post #239<br />
PALLBEARERS<br />
Roger <strong>Schantz</strong> Sheldon <strong>Schantz</strong><br />
Allen <strong>Schantz</strong> Doug <strong>Schantz</strong><br />
Jerry <strong>Schantz</strong> Billy <strong>Schantz</strong><br />
All of <strong>Eugene</strong>’s Granchildren & many Friends<br />
are considered Honorary Pallbearers<br />
INTERMENT<br />
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery<br />
Glen Ull<strong>in</strong>, North Dakota<br />
ARRANGEMENTS BY<br />
Spangelo-<strong>Stevenson</strong> Funeral Home<br />
Glen Ull<strong>in</strong> & Hebron, North Dakota<br />
Lunch will be served at the Parish Hall<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g the graveside service.<br />
Everyone is Welcome.