Casper Scholl

Casper Scholl, 82, Bismarck, died January 7, 2009, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday at Church of the Ascension, Bismarck, with Rev. Marvin Klemmer officiating. Burial will be held in the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan, with military honors by American Legion of Flasher. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 6:00 pm Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with a vigil/rosary service beginning at 4:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Casper Ralph Scholl was born August 9, 1926, in Grant Co., ND, the son of Casper M. and Monica Erhardt Scholl. He was raised on the farm at Raleigh, ND while he attended Raleigh grade school and graduated in 1944, from Richardson High School. Casper was inducted into the US Navy at Ft.Snelling, MN, on January of 1945. He received his basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Base near Chicago, IL. After a stint in Rhode Island and training as a Seabee, Casper found himself spending the next 18 months overseas during World War II. He served in the Pacific Theatre as a Machinist’s Mate Big Cat operator on the east coast, Panama Canal, Hawaii, Okinawa and China. In August of 1946, Casper received an honorary discharge at Ft. Snelling. He returned to his family’s farm following the military. On February 1, 1950, he married Ann J. Schafer at St.Lawrence Church in Flasher, ND. They farmed 32 rewarding years before moving to Bismarck in 1982. Casper worked for Iten Pontiac as a car salesman for nine years while driving the Bismarck transit and being an apartment owner/manager. Casper was a member of the Church of Ascension and active with many service clubs. He held membership in the Elks, Eagles, VFW Post #1326, serving as Commander during 2001-2002, the American Legion, also serving as District 7 Commander, and the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight. Casper enjoyed traveling with Ann, going back to Hawaii twice, where he was stationed back in World War II. He loved playing cards with family and friends, and he loved working with people as a transit driver. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite song, “One Day at a Time” seemed to depict how Casper managed his life. Casper will be deeply missed by his family, along with his many good friends, and our community. Casper is survived by his wife, Ann, Bismarck, ND; five sons and daughters-in-law: Patrick Scholl, Bismarck, ND, and his children, Jeffrey Scholl, Christopher Holly Scholl, and Jennifer Chris Kraulik; Robert and Kim Scholl, Mandan, ND, and their children, Jerry and Jessy Scholl; Randy and Eileen Scholl, Colorado Springs, CO, and their children, Sarah Gaylor, Jamie Amy Scholl, Megan Reid Hattan, and Bryce Cyle Lambert; Danny and Patty Scholl, Hansen, ID, and their children, Keith Dany Scholl, Charlene Scott Edwards, Daniann Scholl and Lee Scholl; Kenneth and Christie Scholl, Colorado Springs, CO, and their children, Briony Justin Janisse, Karna Brandon Prime and Trina Scholl; eight great grandchildren, Ethan Jennings, Amberly Jennings, Patrick Jay Scholl, Anndora Edwards, Alyssa Edwards, Lillian Mackenzie Prime, Sawyer Patrick Scholl, and Gabriel Reid Hattan; four sisters-in-law, Sarah Scholl, Corinne Scholl, Jan Scholl and Peggy Scholl; and many nieces and nephews. Casper was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Albert, Mike, Connie, Richard, and Roger Scholl; and four sisters, Rose Ternes, Katherine Benson, Dorothy Seelye, and Monica Kahl.

Casper Scholl

August 9, 1926 - January 7, 2009