1923
Dwayne
2016
Dwayne Ernest Schacht
October 12, 1923 — November 22, 2016
ROCHESTER - Dwayne E. Schacht, of Rochester, went to his heavenly home at the age of 93 years, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Samaritan-Bethany Home on Eighth. Dwayne Ernest Schacht was born Oct. 12, 1923 to Ernest C., and Lydia (Ranfranz) Schacht. He was baptized and confirmed at Redeemer Lutheran Church and graduated from Rochester High School. On Apr. 30, 1943 he married Merilynn J. Bennett at Redeemer Lutheran Church, she survives.
Dwayne served in the Army Air Force, 8th Air Force, 92nd Bomb Group, 326th Squadron, as a flight engineer. While stationed at the Royal Air Force Station Podington, England, he flew 35 missions in a B-17, "Flying Fortress", arriving safely home in 1945. His combat position in the plane was the upper turret, equipped with twin 50 caliber machine guns. He had many other duties as well. Dwayne shared many of his experiences and memories from the war at Scott Hosier WWII Roundtable, Redeemer Lutheran Church Elderberries, and Rochester Central Lutheran School. He was proud of having served his country.
Dwayne worked many years as a custodial engineer for the Rochester Public Schools. He was involved in many volunteer activities including Redeemer Lutheran Church, Samaritan-Bethany, and the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion, where he was a lifetime honorary member. He was a member of the Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club, and the Rochester Wood Carvers Club. He loved trap shooting and re-loading, wood carving, photography, wine making, gardening, fishing, calling bingo at a couple of locations, and spending time with family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Merilynn J. Schacht, daughters Linda (Virgil) Eickhoff, Susan Kazos, Mary (Terry ) Knipschield, and Gayle (John) Schultz, all of Rochester; six grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Angela, Sarah, Krista and Teresa, six great-grandchildren Chase, Autumn, Cash, Waylon, Daisy Sue and Phoenix, and his sister Julianna O'Haver of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers David and Kendall, and son-in-law Mike Kazos.
The Funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Military rites will be provided by the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rochester.
869 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
869 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Dwayne served in the Army Air Force, 8th Air Force, 92nd Bomb Group, 326th Squadron, as a flight engineer. While stationed at the Royal Air Force Station Podington, England, he flew 35 missions in a B-17, "Flying Fortress", arriving safely home in 1945. His combat position in the plane was the upper turret, equipped with twin 50 caliber machine guns. He had many other duties as well. Dwayne shared many of his experiences and memories from the war at Scott Hosier WWII Roundtable, Redeemer Lutheran Church Elderberries, and Rochester Central Lutheran School. He was proud of having served his country.
Dwayne worked many years as a custodial engineer for the Rochester Public Schools. He was involved in many volunteer activities including Redeemer Lutheran Church, Samaritan-Bethany, and the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion, where he was a lifetime honorary member. He was a member of the Southern Minnesota Sportsman's Club, and the Rochester Wood Carvers Club. He loved trap shooting and re-loading, wood carving, photography, wine making, gardening, fishing, calling bingo at a couple of locations, and spending time with family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Merilynn J. Schacht, daughters Linda (Virgil) Eickhoff, Susan Kazos, Mary (Terry ) Knipschield, and Gayle (John) Schultz, all of Rochester; six grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Angela, Sarah, Krista and Teresa, six great-grandchildren Chase, Autumn, Cash, Waylon, Daisy Sue and Phoenix, and his sister Julianna O'Haver of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers David and Kendall, and son-in-law Mike Kazos.
The Funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Military rites will be provided by the Wm. T. McCoy Post #92 of the American Legion. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Redeemer Lutheran Church of Rochester.
Visitation
NOV 28. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Redeemer Lutheran Church869 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Service
NOV 28. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)
Redeemer Lutheran Church869 7th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904
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