Philip James Schiele (1916 - 2014)

Born 12 Jan 1916 in Devils Lake, Ramsey, North Dakota, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Anna Mary (Laturnus) Schiele — married 4 Mar 2000 in Devils Lake, Ramsey, North Dakota, United States

Died 31 Oct 2014 at age 98 in Devils Lake, Ramsey, North Dakota, United States

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Biography

SGT US ARMY WWII

Philip James Schiele was born on January 12, 1916 in Devils Lake, ND to John and Regina (Burckhard) Schiele, one of eleven children. Philip was reared on the Schiele farmstead by Rohrville, ND. He was a member of St. Benedict’s (Rutten) Catholic Church for many years. Philip helped his father on the farm until going to the US Army during World War II, entering on March 12, 1942. He was a truck driver (Heavy-245) with the Army. Philip was captured on November 7, 1944 by the German troops while driving a tank. He was liberated by Russian Forces on April 22, 1945. He was honorably discharged on October 31, 1945 as a sergeant. Philip was awarded several medals including the European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Prisoner of War. Philip returned home to the farm to help his brother Jacob and parents. He retired from farming in the late 1950’s. Then Philip, his brother Jacob and mother moved to Devils Lake. He was a care giver for his brother and mother. He also worked for C&G for 24 years and then a short time for Lake Lumber in Devils Lake. He did not marry until his mother moved into a nursing home.

Philip was united in marriage to Evelyn “Evie” Hanson on October 8, 1968. Evelyn passed away on February 19, 1993.

Philip was united in marriage to Anna M. (Laturnus) Hoffart on March 4, 2000 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Devils Lake. They moved into Anna’s apartment and made that their new home. He enjoyed playing cards with friends and neighbors and visiting with people. Philip had great faith and enjoyed going to Mass several times a week.

Philip really enjoyed having step grandchildren and more precious were the step great grandchildren. He enjoyed watching them play and have a good time. There were lots of pictures taken with him and the great grandchildren.

Philip entered Heartland Care Center in October of 2012 and was a resident there at the time of his death.

Philip was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, life member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed membership in the Eagles Lodge and VFW.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138222798/philip-james-schiele: accessed 18 October 2022), memorial page for Philip James Schiele (12 Jan 1916–31 Oct 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 138222798, citing Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, USA; Maintained by Debbie 💜 (contributor 47879315) .