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Eugene G. and
Evelyn Grenz
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Eugene G. Grenz was born March 27,
1915 near Artas, SD the son of Gottlieb G. and
Christine (Wentz) Grenz. He graduated from
Napoleon High School and attended Merchandising and
Business School in St. Louis, MO and Bismarck
Business College. Upon completing his
education, Eugene managed the Wentz & Grenz Store in
Ashley, which was sold to E. W. Schock. he
then went to Lehr in 1935 to manage the Wentz &
Grenz store there.
Eugene and Evelyn Dorothy Timm were
married on August 7, 1938 at the Evangelical Church
in Napoleon. Evelyn was born August 11, 1917
in rural Braddock, ND the daughter of Herman and
Anna (Kaz) Timm. she graduated from Napoleon
High School in 1936 and served as Deputy Logan
County Treasurer until moving to Lehr in 1938.
The Grenzes started their business
career at Lehr, managing the Wentz & Grenz Store.
After several years they purchased and became sole
owners of the business known as the Grenz General
Store which they operated 42 years. Throughout
their entire lives, both Eugene and Evelyn have been
active in civic, city and club work. Eugene
served on the ration board during World War II, and
was mayor and alderman on the city board for 32
years.
While in business, the Grenzes
promoted truck loads of fresh frozen fish, direct
from Canada; direct loads of fruit from Washington
and Montana; flour, bulk cookies and gourmet items.
The Grenzes have two children:
Mrs. Alvin (Sharon Ann) Roesler who teaches in the
Napoleon School system. Alvin is engaged in
farming and mechanic work. They have three
children: Randy, Heidi and Barrie, and live in
Lehr, ND; and Rodney Gene, a registered
representative with Piper, Jaffrey and Hopwood at
St. Paul, MN. His wife, Kay, is employed as an
executive resources manager with the 3-M Company.
They have a daughter, Jennifer
Eugene and Evelyn are members of the
United Methodist Church in Lehr. They
are semi-retired and spending time golfing and
winter vacations in Phoenix and southern California.
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Eugene
Grenz - Obituary
The
funeral for Eugene G. Grenz,
79, Lehr, N.D., will be at 11 Friday in United Methodist
Church, Lehr. Visitation will be from 9 to 9 today and
Thursday in Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Wishek, N.D., and one
hour before services in the church. He died Monday, Dec. 5,
1994.
Mr. Grenz
was born March 27, 1915, near Artas, S.D. In 1925 he moved
with his family to Napoleon, N.D., where he graduated from
high school. He attended Merchandising and Business School
in St. Louis. He also attended Bismarck (N.D.) Business
College. He moved to Ashley, N.D., where he managed the
local Wentz and Grenz store. He married Evelyn D. Timm Aug.
7, 1938, in Napoleon. They lived in Lehr, where they owned
and operated Grenz General Store for 46 years. He served as
District 30 Republican chairman and was also chief bill room
clerk of the North Dakota Legislature for several sessions.
He served on the Lehr City Council for 26 years.
He is
survived by his wife; a son, Rodney G. (Kay), Woodbury,
Minn.; a daughter, Sharon A. (Alvin) Roelser, Lehr; three
brothers, Albert G. (Marie), St. Paul, John G. "Custar"
(Irene), Napoleon, Willie G. (Lorene), McClusky, N.D.; three
sisters Ida (Harley) Kiesz, Lodi, Calif., Christine (Dalbert)
Hoen, Tacoma, Wash., Elsie (Erv) Meyer, Mesa, Ariz.; and
four grandchildren.
Date: Wed
- Dec. 7, 1994
Publication: "Fargo Final Edition"
Location: C4
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Mr. & Mrs. Eugene G. Grenz came
to Lehr in 1938. He began his business career in Ashley in 1936 when he
was employed as store manager of the Wentz and Grenz store. Eugene moved
to napoleon in Oct. 1925 with his parents. Throughout their entire life,
both Mr. & Mrs. Grenz have been active in civic affairs and club work. Mr.
Grenz served on the Ration Board during World War II and spent a full and active
life in the community as a city board member, a fireman, a Wildlife member,
Saddle Club member, member of Lehr Businessmen's Association, member of Lehr
Assoc of commerce, director of Central Dakota Bank, Lehr, member of Bismarck
Elks Club, Odd Fellows Club, Wishek Golf Club, town and general chairman of Lehr
Diamond Jubilee. Mr. & Mrs. Grenz are members of the United Methodist
Church at Lehr.
Lehr Diamond Jubilee 1898-1973 (McIntosh Co)
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Evelyn Dorothy Grenz Timms - Obituary
The funeral for Evelyn Grenz, Lehr, ND will
be Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the
Dakota Room at the Wishek Home for the Aged,
Wishek, ND. Visitation will be one hour before
the service at the Dakota Room. Burial will be
at the Lehr City Cemetery, Lehr, ND.
Evelyn Dorothy Timm, daughter of Herman and
Anna Timm was born August 11, 1917 in Steele,
N.D. She graduated from Napoleon High School.
Evelyn married Eugene G. Grenz on August 7,
1938. For 46 years she was in business with
Eugene at the Grenz General Store in Lehr.
Evelyn was a member of Lehr United Methodist
Church and was active in Thimble Bee and
Homemakers. Evelyn and Eugene spent part of
their retirement in Mesa, Az.
Evelyn died peacefully on Tuesday, January 3,
2012 at the Wishek Home for the Aged, Wishek, ND
where she had been a resident for several years.
She was 94 years old.
Evelyn is survived by son, Rodney (Kay)
Grenz, Naples, FL; sister, Phyllis Wentz,
Mandan, ND; son-in-law Alvin Roesler, Lehr, ND;
4 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was
preceded in death by her husband Eugene,
daughter Sharon Roesler (Grenz) and 3 sisters. |
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