Eugene Schantz was born December 26, 1928 in - Stevenson ...

Eugene Schantz was born December
26, 1928 in Glen Ullin, the son of George J. and Tecla
(Anton) Schantz. He grew up on the family farm
southwest of Glen Ullin and attended the local country
school. While growing up he helped out on the farm.
In 1951, he entered the United States Army where he
served during the Korean War. After being honorably
discharged, he returned to Glen Ullin. It was during
this time that he met Irene Bender. The two were
married on September 28, 1953 in Mandan . The
couple made their home on a farm north of Lemmon ,
South Dakota . In 1960, they returned to the Schantz
family farm. They moved to Glen Ullin in 1962 where
Eugene continued to farm. Eugene was a pilot for over
40 years and treasured his Piper J3 Cub airplane which
he continued to fly until last year. He loved farming
and gardening, especially bringing in the fruits of his
labor during harvest season. Hunting and shooting a
good game of pool were also among some of his favorite
activities. Eugene enjoyed capturing special moments
of those around him on film. He was a social butterfly
and could be found dancing and visiting with his large
family and many friends. Irene’s family, the Benders,
were dear to him and he enjoyed spending time with
them. Eugene was an active member of the American
Legion and served on the Glen Ullin Airport Authority
Board of Directors. He was a devoted member of
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had a strong
conservative belief. Eugene passed away Tuesday,
December 7, 2010 at Medcenter One Bismarck,
ND. Eugene is survived by his four daughters: Debra
(Gerald) Sebastian, Hebron; Brenda (Rich) Maloney,
Coloma, MI; Pam (Russ) Walter, Dickinson, ND;
and Donna (Victor) Schantz, Glen Ullin; his six sons:
Roger (Sheila), Sheldon, Allen (Colleen), Douglas,
all of Glen Ullin, Jerry (Brenda) Hebron and Bill,
Parker, CO. He also leaves his 15 grandchildren:
Gwen (Louis) Sebastian, Garrett (Melissa) Sebastian,
Kristy (Joe) Colatarci, Tyrell (Lindsey) Maloney,
Nicole Schantz, Brandon (Stephanie) Schantz, Barry
Schantz, Kari (Jesse) Billman, Sara Schantz, Dakota,
Dusty and Dallas Schantz, Casey and Cody Schantz;
five great-grandchild Caden, Brianna, Samuel, Brinley
and Maddox; six brothers, Donald (Polly), Glen Ullin,
Ernest (Mary), Hebron, Richard (Loretta) Glen Ullin,
George (Joanne) Glen Ullin, Jerome (Coleen), Spotted
Horse, WY, Nick (LeeAnn), Glen Ullin; five sisters,
Patsy Glasser, Glen Ullin, Janice (Nick) Mosbrucker,
Dickinson, Joanne (Stanley) Heinemeyer, Black
Creek, WI, Bonnie (Dale) Nelson, Great Falls, MT,
Carolyn (Jim) Opp, Hebron. Eugene was preceded in
death by his wife, Irene; his parents, George and Tecla
Schantz; and one sister, Mary Sue. Eugene touched
many lives and his sparkling personality will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. He was the original “such
a good guy” as he would graciously say so kindly and
so often.

His Hands
HIS HANDS WERE TWISTED UP AND SCARRED FROM ALL THE YEARS
HIS HANDS COULD PLOW A FIELD OR WIPE AWAY A TEAR
THEY BUILT A FARM LIKE HIS DADDY DID
HELD A BIBLE AND HELD HIS KIDS
THERE’S A QUIET SIMPLE STORY OF A MAN
IN HIS HANDS
HIS HANDS SHOOK YOURS AND THEN YOU KNEW YOU HAD HIS WORD
HIS HANDS PULLED HIS BOOTS ON EVERY DAY AND WENT TO WORK
THEY LED HIS DAUGHTERS’ DOWN THE ISLE
AND TREMBLED FOR A WHILE AT THE TWENTY ONE GUN SALUTE FOR
HIS BEST FRIEND
HIS HANDS
HIS HANDS WORKED THE DREAMS THAT SHAPED HIS LIFE
HIS HANDS REACHED OUT AND LOVED HIS WIFE
WHEN I’M OLD ENOUGH THAT ALL MY YOUNGER DAYS ARE IN THE
PAST
I HOPE I’M HOLDING HALF AS MUCH AS HE HAD
IN HIS HANDS
Written by: Jared Gietzen, Dean Miller, Brian Eckert & Gwen Sebastian
Eugene Schantz
FUNERAL MASS
Saturday, December 10, 2010 10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Glen Ullin, North Dakota
ROSARY & PRAYER SERVICE
Friday, December 9, 2010 5:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Glen Ullin, North Dakota
CELEBRATING
Father Arul Joseph
MUSIC
Gwen Sebastian
Glory & Praise Singers
READERS
Kari Billman & Kristy Colatarci
GIFT BEARERS
All of Eugene’s Grandchildren
MILITARY RITES
Lawrence Higbee Post #239
PALLBEARERS
Roger Schantz Sheldon Schantz
Allen Schantz Doug Schantz
Jerry Schantz Billy Schantz
All of Eugene’s Granchildren & many Friends
are considered Honorary Pallbearers
INTERMENT
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Glen Ullin, North Dakota
ARRANGEMENTS BY
Spangelo-Stevenson Funeral Home
Glen Ullin & Hebron, North Dakota
Lunch will be served at the Parish Hall
following the graveside service.
Everyone is Welcome.