Walter J Karnatz, youngest son of John and Lena Karnatz was born Dec 6, 1899 at Burr Oak, Kansas and departed this life at the Concordia Hospital, November 20, 1955 at the age of 55 years.
He spent most of his life around Burr Oak except 2 years he lived in Canada.
He was married to Florence Rhoe on March 20, 1935.
Immediate surviving relatives are his wife, Florence, the brothers and sisters, Mr and Mrs Ernest Karnatz of Guide Rock; Mr and Mrs Otto Karnatz of Crossville, Tenn., Mrs and Mrs Vern Morris, Howard Rhoe, Carroll Rhoe and Mr and Mrs Ocia Rhoe of Burr Oak; Mr and Mrs Daniel Shipman of McComb, Oklahoma.; Mr and Mrs George Spangler of Newton; Mr and Mrs Ralph Rhoe of Ogden, Utah; and his father-in-law, Oscar Rhoe of Burr Oak. He also leaves to mourn his passing eight nephews, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Walter and his wife moved to Burr Oak January 23, 1948 because of Walter's health. He was very musical and during his ten years of illness he spent many hours picking on some musical instrument.
Walter never talked much in public, but when his wife hated to leave him to go to work to make ends meet he insisted that she go to help people. In one particular case he said, "While there learn all you can about cancer. Some day we may need to know."
He had the flu Nov 2nd and though doctoring steadily ever since he never could get relieved. On November 19 laboratory test showed he must be hospitalized. Walter wanted to go home, but his doctor told him, "You are worse than you or your wife realize. You will have to go for treatment" His wife was told that he had cancer in the last stages and to go the hospital at once. He was taken to Concordia where he passed away Nov 20.
Walter always addressed his wife as Florence. One Sunday as he was reading the Bible he called her to his side and requested that Paul's last words be read in his obituary.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only but all that love his appearing.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday, November 20, conducted by Rev Don O'Hara.
The music was furnished by Mrs Helen Belt at the piano and a quartet composed of Don Modlin, Stanley Johnson, Richard Gates and Olin Belt.
The pallbearers were Loren Roberson, Bill Yetter, Leon Morris, Ray Morris, Dan Pettit and Cecil Miller.
Interment was in Burr Oak cemetery. Walters Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
He spent most of his life around Burr Oak except 2 years he lived in Canada.
He was married to Florence Rhoe on March 20, 1935.
Immediate surviving relatives are his wife, Florence, the brothers and sisters, Mr and Mrs Ernest Karnatz of Guide Rock; Mr and Mrs Otto Karnatz of Crossville, Tenn., Mrs and Mrs Vern Morris, Howard Rhoe, Carroll Rhoe and Mr and Mrs Ocia Rhoe of Burr Oak; Mr and Mrs Daniel Shipman of McComb, Oklahoma.; Mr and Mrs George Spangler of Newton; Mr and Mrs Ralph Rhoe of Ogden, Utah; and his father-in-law, Oscar Rhoe of Burr Oak. He also leaves to mourn his passing eight nephews, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Walter and his wife moved to Burr Oak January 23, 1948 because of Walter's health. He was very musical and during his ten years of illness he spent many hours picking on some musical instrument.
Walter never talked much in public, but when his wife hated to leave him to go to work to make ends meet he insisted that she go to help people. In one particular case he said, "While there learn all you can about cancer. Some day we may need to know."
He had the flu Nov 2nd and though doctoring steadily ever since he never could get relieved. On November 19 laboratory test showed he must be hospitalized. Walter wanted to go home, but his doctor told him, "You are worse than you or your wife realize. You will have to go for treatment" His wife was told that he had cancer in the last stages and to go the hospital at once. He was taken to Concordia where he passed away Nov 20.
Walter always addressed his wife as Florence. One Sunday as he was reading the Bible he called her to his side and requested that Paul's last words be read in his obituary.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only but all that love his appearing.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday, November 20, conducted by Rev Don O'Hara.
The music was furnished by Mrs Helen Belt at the piano and a quartet composed of Don Modlin, Stanley Johnson, Richard Gates and Olin Belt.
The pallbearers were Loren Roberson, Bill Yetter, Leon Morris, Ray Morris, Dan Pettit and Cecil Miller.
Interment was in Burr Oak cemetery. Walters Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Walter J Karnatz, youngest son of John and Lena Karnatz was born Dec 6, 1899 at Burr Oak, Kansas and departed this life at the Concordia Hospital, November 20, 1955 at the age of 55 years.
He spent most of his life around Burr Oak except 2 years he lived in Canada.
He was married to Florence Rhoe on March 20, 1935.
Immediate surviving relatives are his wife, Florence, the brothers and sisters, Mr and Mrs Ernest Karnatz of Guide Rock; Mr and Mrs Otto Karnatz of Crossville, Tenn., Mrs and Mrs Vern Morris, Howard Rhoe, Carroll Rhoe and Mr and Mrs Ocia Rhoe of Burr Oak; Mr and Mrs Daniel Shipman of McComb, Oklahoma.; Mr and Mrs George Spangler of Newton; Mr and Mrs Ralph Rhoe of Ogden, Utah; and his father-in-law, Oscar Rhoe of Burr Oak. He also leaves to mourn his passing eight nephews, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Walter and his wife moved to Burr Oak January 23, 1948 because of Walter's health. He was very musical and during his ten years of illness he spent many hours picking on some musical instrument.
Walter never talked much in public, but when his wife hated to leave him to go to work to make ends meet he insisted that she go to help people. In one particular case he said, "While there learn all you can about cancer. Some day we may need to know."
He had the flu Nov 2nd and though doctoring steadily ever since he never could get relieved. On November 19 laboratory test showed he must be hospitalized. Walter wanted to go home, but his doctor told him, "You are worse than you or your wife realize. You will have to go for treatment" His wife was told that he had cancer in the last stages and to go the hospital at once. He was taken to Concordia where he passed away Nov 20.
Walter always addressed his wife as Florence. One Sunday as he was reading the Bible he called her to his side and requested that Paul's last words be read in his obituary.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only but all that love his appearing.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday, November 20, conducted by Rev Don O'Hara.
The music was furnished by Mrs Helen Belt at the piano and a quartet composed of Don Modlin, Stanley Johnson, Richard Gates and Olin Belt.
The pallbearers were Loren Roberson, Bill Yetter, Leon Morris, Ray Morris, Dan Pettit and Cecil Miller.
Interment was in Burr Oak cemetery. Walters Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
He spent most of his life around Burr Oak except 2 years he lived in Canada.
He was married to Florence Rhoe on March 20, 1935.
Immediate surviving relatives are his wife, Florence, the brothers and sisters, Mr and Mrs Ernest Karnatz of Guide Rock; Mr and Mrs Otto Karnatz of Crossville, Tenn., Mrs and Mrs Vern Morris, Howard Rhoe, Carroll Rhoe and Mr and Mrs Ocia Rhoe of Burr Oak; Mr and Mrs Daniel Shipman of McComb, Oklahoma.; Mr and Mrs George Spangler of Newton; Mr and Mrs Ralph Rhoe of Ogden, Utah; and his father-in-law, Oscar Rhoe of Burr Oak. He also leaves to mourn his passing eight nephews, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Walter and his wife moved to Burr Oak January 23, 1948 because of Walter's health. He was very musical and during his ten years of illness he spent many hours picking on some musical instrument.
Walter never talked much in public, but when his wife hated to leave him to go to work to make ends meet he insisted that she go to help people. In one particular case he said, "While there learn all you can about cancer. Some day we may need to know."
He had the flu Nov 2nd and though doctoring steadily ever since he never could get relieved. On November 19 laboratory test showed he must be hospitalized. Walter wanted to go home, but his doctor told him, "You are worse than you or your wife realize. You will have to go for treatment" His wife was told that he had cancer in the last stages and to go the hospital at once. He was taken to Concordia where he passed away Nov 20.
Walter always addressed his wife as Florence. One Sunday as he was reading the Bible he called her to his side and requested that Paul's last words be read in his obituary.
"I have fought a good fight. I have finished the course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only but all that love his appearing.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Wednesday, November 20, conducted by Rev Don O'Hara.
The music was furnished by Mrs Helen Belt at the piano and a quartet composed of Don Modlin, Stanley Johnson, Richard Gates and Olin Belt.
The pallbearers were Loren Roberson, Bill Yetter, Leon Morris, Ray Morris, Dan Pettit and Cecil Miller.
Interment was in Burr Oak cemetery. Walters Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
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