Harry F. Flatz, 82, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Southwest Healthcare Hospital in Bowman.

Funeral Services for Harry will be on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mark Nygard will officiate with burial at a later date. Visitation for Harry will be on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 11-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.
Harry Flatz was born on October 15, 1933, the son of Howard and Hazel (Soehren) Flatz and was raised north of Scranton on the family farm. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith in the Cedar Church and he was confirmed in the Our Saviors Lutheran Church of Reeder. Harry received his education at rural Woodbury Consolidated School and in 1950; He graduated with honors from Scranton High School and then attended Dickinson State College for one year.
On October 23, 1954, Harry was united in marriage to Ione Erickson at the Mamre Lutheran Church. Harry worked for the ASC measuring crop acres, and he also worked for the Stuber Farm and Ranch Store for a number of years.
Harry was a member of the Polled Hereford Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. He raised quarter horses for many years. He loved each spring when the colts were born, as he bred for color, confirmation and description.
Harry grew up enjoying hunting and fishing. He played amateur baseball for the Blue Sox during the 50's and 60's and was known for his pitching. He enjoyed many hobbies from golfing, bowling and reading. His biggest thrill was when he shot his elk in Wisdom, MT. Harry loved to spend time with his friends, family and watching his nieces and nephews in their sports.
He is survived by his wife Ione; sister, Nancy (Gerald) Hvinden; brothers-in-law, Merle (Sharol) Erickson, Wayne (Pam) Erickson; sisters-in-law, Clara (Robert) Bohne, Lois (Richard) Schwartz, Marie (George) Nelson, Doris (John) Fischer; nephews, Kirk and Scott Hvinden, Jerry (Lori) Flatz, Russ (Rita) Flatz, Bill (Annie) Flatz; niece, Rhonda (Marle) Stouder; grand nephew; Hans (Gretchen) Flatz; grand niece, Ramona (Tyler) Flatz and many cousins, friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sisters who died at birth, and his brothers; Ronald and David Flatz.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements.