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Paul Schalesky • 1930 - 2010 Paul Jacob Schalesky was born on May 31, 1930, on the old farmstead about 10 miles SW of Max, ND, in McLean County, the son of Jacob “Jake” and Ruth (Claussen) Schalesky. He was raised in the Max and Sawyer areas. His mother, Ruth, passed away when he was a young boy. At the age 14, he went out on his own doing just about any kind of work he could. He was driving semi trucks before he was 19 years old. With the help of a friend, he then got his license to drive truck. He hauled everything from culverts, to oil, to pop, and grain. He never took a drivers test, but he could drive anything. He could also fix anything and he was as strong as an ox, as he could lift an engine block out of a car with his bare hands. He was always fixing cars because he could never afford to buy a new one. In his later years, he could and did buy just about any kind of car he wanted. It was at a dance that Paul met his future wife, Beverly Rhodes. He said, “I’m going to marry that girl”, Following his retirement, they enjoyed traveling to spend time with their family. They moved back to Minot in 1992, where he had continued to reside since. Beverly passed away May 19, 2007, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Paul missed her everyday and said many times that he was ready to be with her again. He wanted to pass away at home, and on Sunday, August 1, 2010, he got his wish. Now he has left us, but we know he’s back with mom where he wanted to be. God bless you dad. Surviving family includes: daughters, Sherry (Gary) Miller, Sawyer, ND, and Karin (Clay) Trogdon, Asheboro, NC; sons, Dana (Deb) Schalesky, Garden City, KS, Marty (Carol) Schalesky, Minot, and Mark (Joan) Schalesky, Asheboro, NC; six grandchildren, Paula (Roger) Kraft, Kammy Brothers, Dion (Brenda) Miller, Deena (Chris) Davis, Daryn (Kristie) Trogdon, and Travis (Karen) Schalesky; four step grandchildren, Ron and Kenneth Palmer, Kathryn (Clint) Burgardt, and Dana (Justin) Niedens ; great-grandchildren, Tyler (Heather) Marten, Kaylie Marten, Garrett Kraft, Madilyn Kraft, Brianna, Brittany, and R.J. Brothers, and Connor Shipley, De, Luke and Seth Trogdon, Olivia and Jenna Schalesky; step great-grandchildren Meghan and Cody Palmer, Heili and Ashlyn Burgardt, Timothy Niedens, and Jared Davis; great-great-grandchildren, Oscar Paul, Sara and Josh Marten and Makenna Marie Duvall; step great-great-grandchildren, Andrew Brown; sisters, Florence Hammer, Violet Davis, and RaVonne (Sherman) Whorley; brothers, Dennis (Twyla) Schalesky, Darrold Schalesky, Elwood (Phyllis) Schalesky, and Wesley (Carol) Schalesky; brother-in-law, Roscoe Gary (Bea) Rhodes; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; three infant brothers and one infant sister; and great-grandson, Travis Schalesky, Jr. Funeral: Friday, August 6, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sawyer High School Gymnasium. Officiant: Pastor Scott Mehlhoff – Southside Church of the Nazarene Music: Jacky Morris, Vocalist to offer “The Old Rugged Cross” & “Amazing Grace” Special CD Music Selections: “Grandpa” by the Judds Honorary Bearers: Paul’s family and friends Active Bearers: Craig Schalesky, Thane Schalesky, Clint Schalesky, Jason Schalesky Christopher Schalesky, Jerry Schalesky, Randy Myers Those not attending the graveside service are invited for a time of fellowship and supper at the Sawyer Senior Citizens Center. The family will join you when they return from the cemetery. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Paul. To sign the online guest
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Paul Schalesky, 80, Minot, ND, formerly of Sawyer, ND, died Sunday, August 1, 2010, in his home.
and he did. They were united in marriage November 16, 1949, in Minot. They lived in various cities across North Dakota due to Paul’s oil field jobs. In 1959, they made their home in Sawyer, where he began working for Consol Coal Mines south of Velva. Together they raised their two daughters and three sons. He retired from Consol Coal Mines in 1987 after nearly 20 years.