Schanz, Willard Gavis

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Birth

Willard Gaviss Schanz was born December 2, 1929 in Middleburgh, the son of Vernon George Schanz (30 JAN 1902 - 4 JUL 1979) and Mildred Josephine Proper (28 APR 1905 - 1 SEP 1995). His siblings were:

• Elaine Schanz (Private - )- Elaine Wilson;
• Vernon George Schanz (Private - )
• Leonard Laverne Schanz (Private - )
• Inez Mae Schanz (Private - ) Inez Keppler
• Melvin Schanz (19 OCT 1926 - BEF 1995)

Military

Willard Schanz served in the United States Army as a tank commander during the Korean War.

Marriage & Children

Willard Gavis Schanz married on August 7, 1954, Mavis Ada Becker (June 7, 1933 - ), the daughter of Omer J. Becker. Their children were:

• Deborah June Schanz - Debbie Schanz and Steve Baker of Knox
• Duncan Willard Schanz - Duncan W. Schanz and his wife, Susan, of Knox
• Dean Byron Schanz - Dean Schanz and his wife, Dawn, of Knox
• Darlene Frances Schanz - Darlene Kneebone and her husband, Ned, of Corinth
• Denise Mavis Schanz - Denise Eardley of Westerlo
• Dorian Lisa Schanz - Dorie Cameron and her husband, Mark, of Westerlo
• Dennis Omer Schanz - Dennis Schanz of East Berne

Death

Willard G Schanz
US Army
Korea
Dec 2, 1929 - May 7, 2008
Woodlawn Cemetery

Schanz
Willard Gavis
12-2-1929 - 5-7-2008
Mavis Becker
Twin of Maver
6-7-1933
Parents of
Deborah, Duncan, Dean, Darlene, Denise, Dorian, Dennis
Woodlawn Cemetery

Willard G. Schanz, a farmer and a family man, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was 78.

Obituary

Willard Gavis Schanz Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — May 15, 2008

Willard G. Schanz

BERNE — Willard G. Schanz, a farmer and a family man, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was 78. "Willard was a man of few words; Mavis, his children and grandchildren were the love of his life," his family wrote in a tribute.

Born in Middleburgh, he was the son of the late Vernon and Mildred Schanz.

He served in the United States Army as a tank commander during the Korean War.

He was a self-employed farmer and later in life became a general carpenter. He was a member of the Foxenkill Grange and the Hiawatha Grange, a charter member of the East Berne Fire Company, a member of the Mayfield Service Men's Club, and past constable of the Town of Berne.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mavis Becker Schanz; his children, Debbie Schanz and Steve Baker of Knox, Duncan W. Schanz and his wife, Susan, of Knox, Dean Schanz and his wife, Dawn, of Knox, Darlene Kneebone and her husband, Ned, of Corinth, Denise Eardley of Westerlo, Dorie Cameron and her husband, Mark, of Westerlo, and Dennis Schanz of East Berne; his brothers, Vernon Schanz Jr. and Leonard Schanz; his sisters, Inez Keppler and Elaine Wilson; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

His brother, Melvin Schanz, died before him as did a son-in-law, Stanley Eardley, and a grandson, Brandon W. Kneebone.

A funeral service was held on Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Westerlo.

Arrangements are by Fredendall Funeral Home of Altamont. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the Berne Library Fund, Post Office Box 42, Berne, NY 12023

Altamont Enterprise — May 15, 2008

Schanz, Willard G.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Deceased Name: Schanz, Willard G.

BERNE Willard G. Schanz, 78, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

A commital service with military honors will take place Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. Friends are welcome to join the family for this service.

Edition: 1 Page: D7 Copyright, 2008, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Schanz, Willard G.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, May 9, 2008

Deceased Name: Schanz, Willard G.

BERNE Willard G. Schanz, 78, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady.

Born in Middle-burgh, he was the son of the late Vernon and Mildred Schanz Sr. He served in the U.S. Army as a tank commander during the Korean War. He was a self-employed farmer and later in life became a general carpenter. Willard was a member of the Foxenkill Grange and the Hiawatha Grange, a charter member of the E. Berne Fire Co., a member of the Mayfield Service Men's Club and past constable of the town of Berne. Willard was a man of few words; Mavis, his children and grandchildren were the love of his life. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mavis Becker Schanz; his children, Debbie (Steve Baker) Schanz of Knox, Duncan W. (Susan) Schanz of Knox, Dean (Dawn) Schanz of Knox, Darlene (Ned) Kneebone of Corinth, Denise Eardley of Westerlo, Dorie (Mark) Cameron of Westerlo and Dennis Schanz of East Berne; his brothers, Vernon Schanz Jr. and Leonard Schanz; his sisters, Inez Keppler and Elaine Wilson; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.He was predeceased by a brother, Melvin Schanz.; a son-in-law, Stanley Eardley; and a grandson, Brandon W. Kneebone. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Westerlo, 618 State Rte. 143, Westerlo. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the church. Those who wish may make contributions in Willard's memory to the Friends of the Berne Library Fund, P.O. Box 42, Berne, NY 12023.

Edition: 1 Page: D7 Copyright, 2008, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

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