Pius was born July 31, 1932, to George and Barbara (Welk) Deringer, in Emmons County, where he was raised and educated. He was a nephew of Lawrence Welk. Pius married Martha Schumacher on Oct. 27, 1955, and to this union were born seven children. Pius joined the Army during the Korean War for two years and was honorably discharged in 1954. He worked for Harley Miller Construction and farmed east of Bismarck. He worked at the N.D. State Penitentiary for 151/2 years until his retirement at age 62. Pius had a great love for horses. He spent many hours at the sales ring and on occasion he'd bring his grandchildren. His two favorite horses were Daisy and Blaze. He enjoyed giving wagon and sleigh rides and was always ready when asked for rides. The other family in Pius' life was his AA family. He was honored to be a sponsor for others and proud of his 30 years of sobriety. He also was a member of Driscoll Men's Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Anna Mary Schwab and Agnes Kuss; his brothers, Eugene, Victor and Leo; and two infant siblings.
Excerpt from: The Bismarck Tribune (ND) - May 14, 2008
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Anna Mary Schwab and Agnes Kuss; his brothers, Eugene, Victor and Leo; and two infant siblings.
Excerpt from: The Bismarck Tribune (ND) - May 14, 2008
Pius was born July 31, 1932, to George and Barbara (Welk) Deringer, in Emmons County, where he was raised and educated. He was a nephew of Lawrence Welk. Pius married Martha Schumacher on Oct. 27, 1955, and to this union were born seven children. Pius joined the Army during the Korean War for two years and was honorably discharged in 1954. He worked for Harley Miller Construction and farmed east of Bismarck. He worked at the N.D. State Penitentiary for 151/2 years until his retirement at age 62. Pius had a great love for horses. He spent many hours at the sales ring and on occasion he'd bring his grandchildren. His two favorite horses were Daisy and Blaze. He enjoyed giving wagon and sleigh rides and was always ready when asked for rides. The other family in Pius' life was his AA family. He was honored to be a sponsor for others and proud of his 30 years of sobriety. He also was a member of Driscoll Men's Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Anna Mary Schwab and Agnes Kuss; his brothers, Eugene, Victor and Leo; and two infant siblings.
Excerpt from: The Bismarck Tribune (ND) - May 14, 2008
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Anna Mary Schwab and Agnes Kuss; his brothers, Eugene, Victor and Leo; and two infant siblings.
Excerpt from: The Bismarck Tribune (ND) - May 14, 2008
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