Edmund C. "Eddie" Schatz, 92, Bismarck, North Dakota, formerly of Anamoose, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Gabriel's Assisted Living in Bismarck, North Dakota.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Anamoose.  Fr. Thomas Graner will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 followed by a rosary and parish vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Nelson Funeral Home, Drake, North Dakota is in charge of the arrangements.

Edmund C. "Eddie" Schatz was born April 9, 1930 at Drake, North Dakota, the son of Philip and Josephine (Kuntz) Schatz.  He lived his first years in the Balfour area where he attended country school.  In 1941 he moved with his family to a farm northwest of Drake where he grew up and attended Guthrie Public School.  Eddie began helping his parents on the farm at an early age.

On November 10, 1953 he was married to Mary Martin at Orrin.  They made their home north of Drake where they farmed, raised cattle, and milked cows.  In addition to farming, Eddie hauled cattle for over 40 years.  After moving to Anamoose in 1996, Eddie continued to haul cattle and assist his son with the farming operation.

Eddie was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Drake until moving to Anamoose when he transferred his membership to St Francis Xavier Catholic Church.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council of Drake and the Harvey Eagles Club.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Ron (Shirley) Schatz, Anamoose, and Rodney (Sara) Schatz, Drake; two daughters, Renee (Tim) Sieg, Drake and Rhonda (Dustin) Krueger, Bismarck; daughter-in-law, Paula Schatz, Velva; sister, Rose Koble, Washburn; and 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and son Roger.