Frank Sawatzky

Frank Vernon Sawatzky was born on January 31, 1922, in St. James, Minnesota, the son of Frank Katharina (Friesen) Sawatzky. As a young boy he grew up on the family farm attended country school through the 8th grade and then graduated from Butterfield High School. Frank served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Returning to the Butterfield area, at the end of the war, he farmed for several years. Frank started Mt. Lake Implement which over the years evolved into a parts and motorcycle shop eventually opening a second parts supply business in St. James. Frank married Shirley Munson of St. James and in 1973 married Doris Haseman Peterson. The couple continued to make their home in St. James. Frank was a past commander of the Darfur VFW, past president of the Minnesota Aftermarket Automotive Parts Assoc., enjoyed woodworking, stained glass work, and was a silversmith. Frank and Doris enjoyed many years of RV traveling together. Frank is survived by his wife Doris Sawatzky of St. James, children Robert (Joannel) Sawatzky of FL, Roger (Kathy) Sawatzky of WI, Randy (Lori) Sawatzky of MN, step-children Murlene (David) Gruis of MN, Greg (Mary) Peterson of MN, grandson Noah Sawatzky and numerous step-grand great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings Sarah Chapman, Elmer Sawatzky and Lillian Barker. Visitation 9:30 am - 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2015 First Presbyterian Church, St. James 706 3rd Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2015 First Presbyterian Church, St. James 706 3rd Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States