William Ganz

William (Bill) Henry Ganz was born on December 28, 1931, in Little Falls Township, Morrison County, Minnesota. His parents were the late Max and Ernestine (Beseman) Ganz. Bill completed the 8th grade at the Randall Country School. 

He was drafted into the U.S. Army when he was 19 and his period of active duty was from Jan. 18, 1951 - Oct. 20, 1952. He fought in the Korean War.  The memories of the battles, including Heartbreak Ridge, were with him his entire life.

Bill was united in marriage with Luetta Ann Kvarnlov on September 4, 1953, in Minneapolis. They had been married for 68 years as of September 4, 2021. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Wendy, Cynthia, and Matthew.  

Bill’s primary employment was as a Journeyman Lineman for Donavon Construction while living in north Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center. Bill and Luetta moved their family to a small farm south of Verndale in 1971.  He loved animals. Later, they owned and operated Ganz Grocery in Verndale for a short time, eventually moving to town. 

When Bill retired, he found out that he liked working with wood and made many beautiful things, such as tables, canes, and shelves. He also made tables for the church for Sunday school classes. He loved God and was a praying man. 

On January 5, 2022, Luetta Ganz passed away in the comfort of her own home. She is dearly missed by all of those who loved her. On January 31, 2022, William Ganz passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loved ones. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. William is preceded in death by his loving wife Luetta Ganz; parents: Max William Ganz Sr and Ernestine Alvina Henrietta Beseman; infant son Michael; brothers and sisters: Irvin Ganz, Hilda Kvarnlov, Edward Ganz, Elmer Ganz, Mildred Holte, Esther Lollie, Jorgen Ganz, Max Ganz Jr., Roy Ganz, Betty Bittner, Ellen McGuire, Donald Ganz, Bobby Ganz, and Annette Thomsen.  

William is survived by his children: Wendy Young of Wadena, Cynthia “Cindy” (Al) Zins of Sebeka, and Matthew Ganz of Hewitt; 12 grandchildren and their spouses: Ben Hess, Jessica Funk, Jolene Hinkle, Corey Hess, Seth Zins, Krista Coyle, Paula Thiel, Joshua Ganz, Caleb Ganz, Paige Ganz, Payton Ganz, Erin Ganz; 18 great grandchildren; siblings: Dale Ganz and Carol Walters and many nephews and nieces.

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