Maurice Schlechter
June 11, 1928 ~ July 11, 2014
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Maurice Schlechter, 86, of Polo, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Polo with Father John Helmueller and Father Chester Murtha, celebrants. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Polo. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2014 followed by a 7:00 p.m. wake service, all at the church.
Maurice Anton was born to Conrad and Mary (Venjohn) Schlechter on June 11, 1928 at their home near Polo, South Dakota in Hand County. He received his education at St. Liborius School at Polo. He helped his father on the farm until June 12, 1951 when he married Kathryn Wernsmann at St. Liborius Church. They moved to a farm southwest of Polo where they farmed and raised nine children: Doris, Mike, Ted, Mary, Jean, Carol, Robert, Cindy, and Kathryn.
Maurice was a member of St. Liborius Church and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He served many years on the Polo School Board and was also on the Fairview Township board. In his youth, he enjoyed playing amateur baseball and hunting. Later years, he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren’s sporting events.
His legacy will be cherished by his wife, Kathryn of Polo; nine children: Doris (Randy) Juhnke of Chamberlain, Mike Schlechter of Miller, Ted (JoEllen) Schlechter of Huron, Mary (Kevin) Neuhauser of Midland, Jean (Kevin) Engen of Brookings, Carol (Mike) Goodrich of Crooks, Robert (Sheila) Schlechter of Miller, Cindy (Gaylon) Gerber of Pierre, and Kathryn (Jeff) Schulz of Aberdeen; nine grandsons; 13 granddaughters; nine great grandchildren; two brothers: Lornie Schlechter of Polo and Paul (Pearl) Schlechter of Polo; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Mary Schlechter; and a grandson, Jack Schulz.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Maurice’s arrangements.
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A great man and Grandfather. I have learned a lot from watching my grandpa. He was a genuinely good person and kind. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life and having him there for all of my milestones this far. I know I am so lucky to have him watching over me and my family now, he will be missed. Love you Grandpa! Till we meet again!
Love,
Kristi
I am so sorry to hear about uncle Morris. My prayers are with you and your family.
My deepest sympathy to your family. I hope many great memories will give you comfort.
Aunt Kathryn you have been in my prayers since I heard the news of Maurice passing. I hope he is chatting with my Dad, he will be dearly missed.
Love you,
Lorie
God Bless and lots of prayers for the family. Have such fond memories of growing up with all of you in Polo. Bernadette Martinmaas Matson
I am so going to miss Maurice’s ( Shorty!) smile and friendly greetings! He always had such a great attitude about everything! We should all be so blessed to have that great attitude! Rest in peace Maurice. My deepest condolences to all of your family…
To all of the Schlechter family – you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. My you be surrounded by the comfort of your family and friends during this difficult time. You are all very special people and I will be praying for all of you in the days ahead.
I am SO SORRY for your loss ~ you and your family have my deepest sympathy Carol.
WE LOVE YOU.
I will miss visiting with my friend, Maurie. We always had a standing joke about meeting at the corner to go to the ballgame, track meet or whatever was going on. Rest in Peace Maurie and I’ll meet yah at the corner!
i would love the opportunity to say even though i didn’t know him i considered him as my BEST FRIEND!! I always and forever will remember you and all of your family in my every prayer, in my every thought, and especially in my heart..
So many memories of Uncle Shorty while growing up. Memories that will stay with me alway. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sympathy to the families of Maurice Schlecter…Will miss him driving by in the summer time on their way to Miller and the visits we had in town.
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers
Kathryn and family. My sincere sympathies to all of you on the loss of Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Hold on to your memories and he will always be with you.
The loss of a loved one is never easy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories of Maurice close to your heart. God Speed.
Jean, Carol and families – (Doris, Mike, Ted, Mary, Jean, Carol, Rob, Cindy, Kathy….yes I still remember)…. :-)Maurice and Kathryn raised quite a brood of awesome kids and I’m honored to call you friends. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Love always!!