Warren Lunz

Warren Lunz died on Sunday, February 20, 2010, at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. A Christian Mothers Rosary will be recited at 4:00pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Warren Joseph Lunz was born November 17th, 1934 in St. James Township to Henry and Josephine (Blaha) Lunz. He attended Catholic school and graduated from St. James High School in 1952. He married Leona Schmit on November 19th, 1955. They spent their years together on the family farm. Warren served his country in the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Fort Sill, and Fort Polk. Warren enjoyed farming his whole life. He also enjoyed pitching horseshoe, bowling and fishing. He enjoyed sharing stories with people whenever time allowed. He was an active member of St. James Catholic church served on church council and was a Knights of Columbus member. He is survived by his son Joe Lunz of St. James, daughter Kathy (Dan) Finnegan of Sioux Falls, SD, sister in law Phyllis Lunz of St. James, 4 grandchildren Joshua Finnegan, Jacob Finnegan, Jared Finnegan, Carleen Lunz, 2 great-grandchildren Isaiah Roddel-Finnegan, Jameson Finnegan,1 niece, and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Elroy Lunz and sister Betty Brugger.