Dale R. Schatz, age 70 of Elgin, passed away on Thursday morning, October 21, 2021 at his home in Elgin.

Dale Ronald Schatz was born on July 21, 1951 in Elgin, ND to Richard and Huldina (Scheuffele) Schatz.  He attended grade school north of Elgin and graduated from Elgin Public School in 1969.  He was united in marriage to Delores Brodehl and two children, Michael and Amanda were born to this union.

Dale attended North Dakota State University for two years.  In January of 1981, he received his Master's Electrician License and was employed with Voxland Electric in Moorhead, MN.  In March of 1981, they moved to the Schatz farm north of Elgin.  In addition to farming and operating a dairy, Dale started Schatz Electric which he operated for several years.  Due to failing health, he was forced to retire.

Dale enjoyed helping his son, Michael on the farm and driving the country roads with his dog "Ike" checking the crops.  He loved to talk and enjoyed getting himself lost in long conversations.

He was an avid NDSU Bison and Green Bay Packer football fan.

Surviving family members include his son, Michael Schatz, his daughter, Amanda Schatz, both of Elgin, ND; 2 brothers, Gery (Rhonda) Schatz, Mesa, AZ; Dean "Sue" Schatz, Spring Hill, TN; sister, Jeanette Schatz, Nashville, TN; a niece, Shannon and 2 nephews, Chris and Richey.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Cards can be mailed to Michael Schatz, 6155 69 ^th Ave SW, Elgin, ND  58533.