BAUTZ: Arthur
February 25, 1927 鈥� May 1, 2017
The passing of Arthur 鈥淎rt鈥� Bautz of the Middle Lake District occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was 90 years of age. Art was born on February 25, 1927 in Lipnoskic Poland to Gustav and Emma (nee Eggert) Bautz. He came to Canada when he was three and a half years of age with his mother and his brother Ed, to meet up with his father who was already here. Art attended Middle Lake and MacKintosh Schools. He was confirmed in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Middle Lake, SK in 1941. He helped on the family farm and also worked for Ed Heidecker and Otto Becker. Art worked at a bush camp cutting pulp and in the spring of 1949 he worked at Creocide Plant at Sioux Lookout, ON. When he came home he brought along the first new family car. In 1955 Art attended the Western College of Welding in Regina, SK. Art decided to farm and when his dad retired in 1960, he formed a joint partnership with his brother Henry in mixed farming, which was later joined by Henry鈥檚 family. Art enjoyed being involved with farming even up to the present time, having a keen interest in cattle, and discussing the crops shared over a warm cup of fresh coffee. Art was Trustee and Chairman of MacKintosh School from 1963 - 1967. He had also been financial secretary for the church. Art could always be seen driving his favorite GMC someplace for lunch, having a warm smile and friendly greeting. Art鈥檚 FAITH in God was always most important to him. Art is survived by his brothers and sisters: Edmund Bautz, Alvin (Rita) Bautz, Daneda (Ed) Gaillard, Elden (Marie) Bautz, Ewald Bautz, Annette Stewart, Elsie Schaefer; sisters-in-law Marianne Bautz, Sandra Bautz, Elaine Bautz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Art was predeceased by his parents, Gustav (1971) and Emma (nee Eggert) Bautz (1993); brothers: Henry, Harold, Elmer, Larry, Lorne; sisters-in-law Ruby Bautz, Vivian Bautz; brothers-in-law Elmer Schaefer, Brian Stewart; nieces Terri lee Stewart, Carla Bautz; and nephew Dean Bautz. A Funeral Service was held at Faith Lutheran Church, Middle Lake, SK on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. John Rapp. Others taking part were: Lyal Heidecker and Jeff Heidecker, ushers; Marj Heidecker and Shirley Kielau, memorial table attendants; Dori Cooke, organist; and Leanne Wedewer, urnbearer. Honorary pallbearers were 鈥淎ll of Art鈥檚 friends and family.鈥� Interment will take place at a later date at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Middle Lake District. Memorial donations may be directed to Faith Lutheran Church, Bethany Pioneer Village or the Middle Lake Multiplex. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.聽聽聽
