CALVIN JAY OCHSZNER

Calvin Jay Ochszner, 97, a resident of Potlatch, ID, passed away on March 19, 2023 at the Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, WA.

Calvin was born on October 15, 1925 at Shelby, S. Dakota to Carl and Agnes (Lenz) Ochszner.  He attended his schooling at Gettysburg, S. Dakota.

He joined the United States Army on Dec. 7, 1943 and was stationed in China during WWII.  He was discharged on March 1, 1946.

He married Mary Jean Simons on Oct. 24, 1948 at Rapid City, S. Dakota and the couple made their home at Rapid City, S. Dakota.  Mr. Ochszner work as a carpenter there until moving to Potlatch, ID in 1950.

Mr. Ochszner worked for Potlatch Forests as a lift truck driver until the mill closed in the 1980’s.  He then worked at the mill in Coeur d’Alene and later in Lewiston, ID until he retired.  Mrs. Ochszner passed away in 2019.

Calvin enjoyed gardening, fishing, pinochle, watching Gonzaga Basketball, and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren playing sports.

Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Bryngelson (Randy), Potlatch, ID.  Calvin is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one son Dennis Ochszner, one daughter, Marlys Therien, his parents, Carl and Agnes Ochszner,  brother Clarence Ochszner, and one sister Inez Ochszner.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Scenic 6 park, Potlatch, ID from 12 o’clock Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Potlatch Ambulance Fund, Box 63, Potlatch, ID.  83855

Kramer Funeral Home, Palouse, WA is caring for the family. On line condolences may be left at www.kramercares.com

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