Ruben Walz

1932 - 2011  (79 years)

• Name	Ruben Walz
  Born	5 Aug 1932	North Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 Dec 2011	North Dakota, USA
  Buried	Y  [1]
  Person ID	I256036	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2014

  
  

  Father	Christian Walz,   b. 3 May 1905, Odessa, Ukrayina ,   d. 0Nov 1978, Jamestown, Stutsman County, North Dakota, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Mathilda Schick,   b. 11 Jul 1907, Pettibone, Kidder County, North Dakota, USA
  Family ID	F103411	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Grace Alice Schober
  Married	5 Sep 1955
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F89626	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S927] Obituary. Name: Ruben Walz Dates: Birth date: August 05, 1932 Death date: December 31, 2011 Obituary: Ruben Walz, 79, Jamestown, ND, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Ruben was born August 5, 1932 on a farm south of Pettibone in Lakeside Township, ND, the son of Christian and Mathilda (Schick) Walz, Jr. He was baptized in the Petersville Church, north of Pettibone, ND. He attended elementary school in Pettibone for five years, then the family moved to Jamestown in 1944. He finished his elementary education at Franklin School and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1950. He was confirmed on May 12, 1946 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Jamestown. Ruben joined the US Navy on April 29, 1952 in Jamestown and served his country during the Korean Conflict as an Aviation Machinist Mate. He was honorably discharged on May 31, 1954 and returned to North Dakota. On September 5, 1955 Ruben married Grace Alice Schober at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. They made their home in Jamestown and Ruben returned to work for the Red Owl grocery store, where he also worked during high school. He held various positions in his 28 years with them, including Produce Manager, retiring in 1978. He went on to work for the Keebler Company for nine years and for the Dakota Clinic/Innovis for ten years. Ruben was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Jamestown, where he served on the church council and was a Lay Sacramentarian. He had also been a member of the American Legion since 1963. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and traveling. Ruben & Grace traveled to all 50 states, Canada, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zeeland, Mexico and the Caribbean. He enjoyed time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. Ruben is survived by his wife of 56 years, Grace, Jamestown; three sons, David Allen (Christeen) Walz, Grand Forks, ND, Donald Lee (Amy) Walz, Jamestown and Dean Jeffrey (Bridget) Walz, North Walpole, NH; three grandsons, Benjamin, Andrew and Nathaniel Walz; two granddaughters, Isabelle and Violet Walz; one step-granddaughter, Meaghann Harmon; one sister, Elsie Cuffe, Seattle, WA; three brothers, Marvin (Linda) Walz, West Fargo, ND, Robert Walz (Loretta Hektner), St. George, UT and Thomas (Denise) Walz, Pelican Rapids, MN; three sisters-in-law, Bonnie Walz, Ottawa, KS, Marion Drenth, Jamestown and Leona Schober, West Fargo, ND; one brother-in-law, Robert Lewis, Sr., Fargo, ND; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Deborah Ann Walz in 2006; two sisters, Mary Lewis and Leona Walz; and one brother, Eugene Walz. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, or a charity of your choice. Visitation: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at the Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, ND. Service: 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Jamestown, with Pastor Suzanne Orlopp officiating. Cemetery: Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, ND.