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Sept. 5, 1953-Jan. 27, 2021
David Wilfred Piatz, the
son of John "Johnny" and
Marie (Meyer) Piatz, was
born on September 5,
1953 in Harvey, North
Dakota. He died at the age
of 67 years on Wednes-
day, January 27, 2021
from injuries sustained in
a one vehicle rollover on
Hwy. 14, south of Town-
er, North Dakota.
David was raised in the
Towner home of his
parents along with his
two sisters and two broth-
ers and graduated from
Towner High School, the
class of 1971. He complet-ed his education at the
North Dakota State School
of Science in Wahpeton,
graduating in 1973. Upon
his graduation, he started
his career as a printer in a
print shop in Onamia,
Minnesota. Over the years
he worked at several print
shops in the Twin Cities.
In 2007, David retired and
spent his time doing what
he loved to do best. . .
fishing! He spent many
hours in the boat fishing
with his brothers, John
and Larry, nephews,
cousins, and his many
friends. When Fall came
around, he was out hunt-
ing with his dogs. David
had 5 Hungarian Vizslas
over the years. All his
dogs were excellent
hunters. David enjoyed
helping local ranchers
work calves in the spring
and fall. He was a life
member of Pheasants For-
ever and the Towner Golf
Club. David was current-
ly living on his acreage in
rural Karlsruhe at the
time of his death.
He is survived by his
dog and best buddy, Tika;
a sister, Joan Nord of Prior
Lake, Minnesota; brothers,
John (Barb) of Minot and
Larry (Nydia) of Towner;
several nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and a host
of friends. He was pre-
ceded in death by a sister,
Rose Malchose, and his
parents.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials in his memory
may be directed to the
Towner Fire, Ambulance
& Rescue and/or the
Towner Rodeo Associa-
tion.
Memorial Mass of
Christian Burial will be
held at 2:00 p.m. Monday,
February 1stat St. Cecilia's
Catholic Church in Town-
er, Father Michael Schom-
mer, Celebrant. Burial of
his cremated remains will
be private.
Friends may call on the
family for one hour prior
to the time of the service
at the church on Monday.
Arrangements with the
Anderson Funeral Home
of Towner. Online regis-
try: www.funeralsby
anderson.com