William Schmalz

1929 - 2016  (87 years)

• Name	William Schmalz
  Nickname	Willie
  Born	5 Feb 1929	Killdeer, Dunn County, North Dakota, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	24 Nov 2016	Badger, Roseau County, Minnesota, USA
  Buried	30 Nov 2016	St. Mary’s Cemetery, Badger, Roseau County, Minnesota, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I152046	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	5 Apr 2018

  
  

  Father	Franz Schmalz,   b. 5 Oct 1904, Landau, Odessa, Ukrayina ,   d. 6 Aug 1993, Killdeer, Dunn County, North Dakota, USA  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Eva Kowis
  Married	2 Feb 1928	North Dakota, USA
  Family ID	F84716	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Evelyn Ruth Veverka,   b. 24 Jan 1931, Killdeer, Dunn County, North Dakota, USA ,   d. 25 Dec 2017, Badger, Roseau County, Minnesota, USA  (Age 86 years)
  Married	26 Dec 1950
  Children	1. Schmalz   2. Schmalz   3. Schmalz   4. Schmalz   5. Schmalz   6. Brian Schmalz
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F47668	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S927] Obituary. William “Willie” Schmalz, 87, of Badger, MN, died on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at his home in Badger. William Christ Schmalz was born February 5, 1929 at Killdeer, ND to parents Frank & Eva (Kowis) Schmalz. He grew up and attended schools in North Dakota. Willie broke horses and worked on ranches in his younger years. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Veverka on December 26, 1950. In 1951, he boarded a train for Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri for Army training for the Korean War. After his discharge, he worked in a warehouse in Dickinson, ND, and on the Davis Ranch at Killdeer. In 1953, he started work with Moss Trucking at Tioga, ND and moved his family there. Later they moved to Keene, ND, where they started their ranch. In 1968, he gave up his oil field work and moved to Caribou, MN to become a full time rancher. It was successful and the tradition is still carried on today by their son & grandson & their families. Willie & Evelyn retired from the Caribou ranch in 1993 and moved to Badger, MN where they enjoyed their retirement years, traveling in their RV, fishing and dancing. Willie’s favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting, dancing, watching TV and keeping Evelyn happy. Willie was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Willie is survived by his wife of 65 years—Evelyn. Children—Deb (David) Dokken of Greenbush, MN, Blaine “Butch” (Faye) Schmalz of Lancaster, MN, Kay Wallace of Badger, Billie (Bob) Krieg of Tupelo, OK & Darla (Les) Wallenberg of Lancaster, MN. Grandchildren—Becky Ylitalo, Mindy Berger, Darby Dokken, Amy Rominski, Kelsey Stenmark, Cody Schmalz, Wendy Fredrickson, Angie Sobolik, Amanda Harris, Klint Mahne & Hunter Wallace. Great-Grandchildren—Trevor Grand, Alex & Maisy Ylitalo, Ali & Tylor Berger, Kayla Hagen, Anna Marie Dokken, Grant, Garrett & Greta Rominski, Siri, Joie, Kiefer, Brynlee & Soren Stenmark, Ty & Tayah Schmalz, Courtney, Payton & Sophie Fredrickson, Carter & Brody Sobolik, Ahviana, Bishop & Adalyah Harris Two great-great-grandchildren—Raven & Jemma. Sisters—Annabell (Gerry) Weber of Dickinson, ND & Elaine (John) Buresh of Towner, ND. He was preceded in death by a baby son—Brian, Grandchildren—Stacy Wallenberg & Jody Schmalz, his parents, and brother—LaVern. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 30 at 2 PM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Badger with Father John Kleinwachter, officiating. Military Honors were provided by the Roseau Memorial Honor Guard. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery at Badger. Arrangements were with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush.