Sharen Lee Schaal

Sharen (a.k.a. Ga Ha) Dan (a.k.a Santa) and Lucky Schaal - a family that loved, lived, and shared a beautiful life together in Beach, North Dakota, will be remembered and celebrated Saturday, July 22nd at 11:00 am at the Beach Community Center. Please join us in sharing. Sharen Schaal was born January 24th, 1956 in Palmdale, California. Sharen met Dan in California at Weber Aircraft, where they were both employed. Dan took a quick liking to Sharen and knew she was the one. They married on December 30th, 1991, at a little chapel in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. They began their lives together formally and soon moved to Beach, North Dakota. Sharen fit right into the Beach community with her love for gardening, quilting, and baking. She was known for always taking a little something sweet she had just baked to her neighbors. Sharen worked alongside Dan and helped drive the trucks from Dan's family's farm into town during harvest season. They were a team in many ventures - like selling Fireworks in the summer and Flaxseed in the winter. Sharen and Dan quickly became 'snowbirds' - flying south for the winter, selling Flaxseed in Quartzsite, AZ. Sharen was a true partner for Dan - they really did everything together. Dan Schaal was born December 19th, 1938, in Beach, North Dakota. Prior to meeting Sharen, Dan made the local paper as a young man when he landed a job working for Land-Air Corp in Anchorage, Alaska. Dan specialized in the modification of airplanes for the U.S. Government. He later continued in the aircraft field, working his way up to various management positions at Weber Aircraft in Sun Valley, California - where he later met Sharen. After marrying Sharen, Dan wanted to move back to his hometown of Beach. Dan's parents owned and operated a farm in Beach and were ready for Dan to take the reins. Dan and Sharen became farmers during the growing season. Dan was looking for something to do during the winters - outside of Beach, and during one of their winter trips to warmer climates, Dan was approached to be a professional Santa. From that moment on - Dan's alter ego - would be that of Santa Clause. Dan loved his work as Santa and delighted in bringing joy to children of all ages. This is how many will remember Dan - no doubt. Lucky Schaal - the beloved Golden Retriever and "child" of Dan and Sharen was a huge part of their lives. Lucky went everywhere with them, and many friends in Beach knew and loved Lucky! Lucky also worked on the farm as one of the family - chasing rabbits and mice, though he never caught one, despite his attempts. Those who knew him think it was because he didn't have a mean bone in his body. Lucky continued to work in the family business and even became an Elf to Mr. And Mrs. Clause during the winter. For those of you who didn't know - Sharen was Mrs. Clause for one season. Lucky's favorite treat was Milk Bones, and he would do anything to get one! We hope Lucky is chasing butterflies and rainbows in a better place. Dan, Sharen, and Lucky will be forever loved, remembered, and missed by their children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. Live-streaming of the Celebration of Life for Dan, Sharen and Lucky can be viewed online, as an event has been created on Sharen's FB page with Facebook Live to start at 11:00 A.M. July 22, 2023. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with Charles Daniel Schaal, Jr. at:DanSharenLucky@gmail.com. Silha Funeral Home of Beach has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Sharen Lee Schaal

January 24, 1956 - February 20, 2023

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January 24, 1956 - February 20, 2023

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