William A. Opatz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William A. Opatz of Avon, Minnesota, who passed away on February 7, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William A. Opatz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Phillip Opatz and Theresa Opatz (Heitzman); his great grandchild Bryce Baker; his siblings, Edward, George, Rita Venske (Curt), Delores Newcomb (Red), Mary Ann Wilson (Jim), Jack, LeRoy (Mary Jo), Lorraine Hoffman (Lyle) and Darlene Burski; and his sister-in-law Delores (Ruth Opatz).
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Studniski of John's Abbey Church; his children, Timothy of Dassel, Tanya Baker (Tim) of Eagan and Terri Johnson (Randy) of Emily; his grandchildren, Melissa Erlandson (Andy), Mitch (Brittney) and Mikayla Opatz; his children, Charley, Sam (Karissa), Jack Baker, Trista Kociemba, Tasha Curtis (Isaac) and Lexi Johnson; his great grandchildren, Rylan, Owen and Wyatt Erlandson; his grandchildren, Vayda, Vince, Valorie Opatz, Brady, Logan Baker, Hailey, Haiden Kociemba, Lindsay, Allyson and Baya Curtis; his great great grandchild Lanie St. Onge; his siblings, Lloyd, Eugene and Judy Rossel; and his sisters-in-law, Elaine and Jane. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at 15 Feb Visitation St., Benedict's Catholic. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, February 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Benedict's Catholic Church (212 1st St SW, Avon, MN 56310).
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
