The funeral for Paul C. Piatz, 84, Wishek, ND will be Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Wishek, ND. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wishek, ND. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Wishek, ND.


Paul C. Piatz, son of Anton and Frances (Bitz) Piatz was born April 16, 1929 6 miles south of Napoleon, ND. He attended country school until the 8th grade in Napoleon. Paul worked various jobs and farmed with his dad until he was drafted into the army in 1953. Paul served in the military for 2 years and received his Honorable Discharge in 1961. He then did mechanic work. Paul married Alvina Frances Paul on October 3, 1957 at St. Lawrence Church at Flasher, ND. They moved to a farm near Wishek in 1960 and continued farming until he retired in 1997, selling his farm to his third son, Boyd Michael Piatz. Paul and Alvina then moved into Wishek where he continued to be a sidewalk farmer for another 10 years. Paul enjoyed helping his kids on the farm, playing cards, dancing, spending time with his grandchildren, going to sale barns to visit and going to church. Paul talked often about how his wife, Alvina was the highlight of his life. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. As a couple their favorite pastime was dancing. Polkas and Waltzes were their favorite. In his final days he was comforted by his music, tapping his fingers to the music.

Paul left his loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Wishek Living Center, Wishek, ND. He was 84 years old.


Paul is survived by his wife, Alvina, Edgeley, ND; two sons, Edward (Connie) Piatz, Napoleon, ND; Boyd (Nancy) Piatz, Wishek, ND; four daughters, Debbie (Gary) Goebel, Wishek, ND; Bernadette (Darwain) Vetter, Wishek, ND; Claudette (Mark) Leever, Scottsbluff, NE; Janine (Stayton) Wood, Littleton, CO; one daughter-in-law; Rhonda Piatz, Ashley, ND; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and 5 on the way. He was preceded in death by two sons, Joseph and Leon, his parents, Anton and Frances Piatz, two brothers, and three sisters. Share memories and sign online guestbook at www.dahlstromfuneralservice.com. Dahlstrom Funeral Home of Wishek, ND entrusted with arrangements.