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The Englebert J. and Dolores A. Puetz Family Endowment was established with memorial funds from Bert's passing to eternal life.
Perpetual distributions will benefit John Paul II Catholic School annually.
Anyone may contribute to this fund.
When making an online donation, please select "other" and specify the fund name. Thank you for your generosity!
Englebert "Bert" Puetz, 85, Marshall, MN, formerly of Mitchell, SD passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 22 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, SD. Burial will be in the American Legion Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Friday with a scripture and rosary service at 7:00 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church. Arrangements are with the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell, SD.
Englebert John Puetz was born August 18, 1931 in Ethan, SD to William and Mary (Grohs) Puetz. He attended school in Ethan, graduating from Ethan High School in 1950. During high school, Bert was active in Boys State, was All State in basketball, football and track, played American Legion baseball and was crowned Homecoming King. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War from February 1952 until honorably discharged as Corporal in February 1954. He then completed a two year post military training. At a dance, he met the love of his life, Dolores Ann Hohn and on September 14, 1954, they were married in Dimock, SD. Bert was committed to construction and farming activities throughout his working career. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cooking, canning, fishing, dancing and playing cards. Englebert was a loving and extremely dedicated husband, father, grandfather and played an active role in the caring of his entire family. He enjoyed spending time and helping family, friends and others throughout his entire life. He was a man of strong faith, mercy, compassion and left a lasting impression on all that knew or ever met him. No one will forget his contagious smile and infectious humor. Englebert was a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church and lifetime member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dolores, 13 children: Maynard (Lillian) Puetz of Mitchell, Alice (Lee) Johnson of Bloomfield, NE, Marcia (Steven) Rennich of Harrisburg, SD, Peggy (Dr. Henry) Donahue of Richmond, VA, Jon (Lori) Puetz, Clear Lake, SD, Lisa (Robert) Norfolk of LeMars, IA, Juliana (Douglas) Janssen of DeSmet, SD, Norma (Russell) Swadener of Omaha, NE, Boyd (Norene) Puetz of Massapequa Park, NY, Helen (Dwight) Kleinsasser of Papillion, NE, Christopher (Dr. Lezlie) Puetz of Hinckley, MN, Dr. Christine (Brian) Burg of Sioux Falls, SD and Dr. Paul (Jenna) Puetz of Marshall, MN, 50 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, one sister, Devonia Oster, one brother, George Puetz both of Mitchell, SD and a sister-in-law, Adeline Puetz of Brookings, SD.
He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal parents, son, Mark Puetz, grandson, Jesse Puetz, great grandchild, Sammie Easland, brothers: Harold, Clarence and Clyde, sisters: Genevieve Feterl, Barbara Bowar, Esther Claseman, Berneice Feiner, brothers-in-law: Herb Haupt, Lloyd Grayson, Ronald Feterl, Roland Bowar, Francis Feiner, Anthony Oster, Arnold Claseman, sisters-in-law: Rose Puetz, Josephine Puetz and Mavis Puetz.
An endowment fund is a perpetual fund, created by charitable donations in the form of cash, stocks, mutual funds, real property, or other personal property given to the Foundation. The practice of investing the principal, rather than spending it, creates a perpetual fund. Most of an endowment’s annual earnings are distributed to the designated benefactors, in this case, John Paul II School. Endowments provide a “forever-giving” funding source for Catholic programs and activities. A gift in your will could establish an endowment and a lasting legacy for you, your family, and benefactor.
If you would like information on how you can leave a lasting legacy for yourself or a loved one, call the Foundation office to set up an appointment at 605-999-9127.
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