Paul Schott

Paul Franklin Schott of Pine River, MN went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the age of 79 years and 349 days. Paul was born on October 28, 1934, at home on his family farm near Luverne, IA, to Rufus and Alice (Zeigler) Schott. Paul, along with his family, moved to a farm near Miller, IA, in 1936. After graduating from Forest City High School in 1952 he farmed near Garner, IA. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956-1958. On June 18, 1963, he was joined in marriage to Bonnie Kay Putz, and they moved back to the home farm near Miller, IA, and lived there until 1974. They then moved to a farm near Long Prairie, MN. While farming in Long Prairie, he also worked for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) as a milk tester. He and Bonnie then retired from farming and moved to Holy Cross, IA, where he continued to work for DHIA and eventually retired from there in 2002. They then made their final move to Pine River, MN, to live closer to their sons, Phillip Francis Schott (Jodi) of Merrifield, MN, and Randall Duane Schott (Karin) of Pine River. While living in Pine River, Paul worked for the Chippewa National Forest for 9 years as a grounds keeper for Stony Point campground. He also drove many people to and from their appointments for the Faith In Action organization. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing furniture, and gardening. He also enjoyed visiting with people in the craft and thrift shop that he and Bonnie owned near Pine River. He was an active member of the Pine River United Methodist Church.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother in-law Curtis Putz. He is survived by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, four grandchildren, Parker and Emma Schott (Phillip) and Monte and Maverick Schott (Randall). He is also survived by his sister, Arlene Brees (Clarence) of Mountain Home, AR; brother in-law, Mike Putz of Cedar Rapids, IA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.


Services will be held at the Pine River United Methodist Church on Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 2:00 PM, with a visitation at the church one hour prior to the service. His body will be laid to rest at the Evergreen Cemetery in Backus, MN.