Billings Gazette Billings, MT 18 Apr 2007 Arthur John Kautzmann, 73, owner of the Bonanza Health Foods Store for the past 31 years, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, April 15, 2007, at his Billings home, in the presence of his immediate family. He courageously battled various heath issues for 16 years and finally yielded to cancer. Art was born in Bismarck, N.D., to Anton and Johanna Kautzmann on March 20, 1934; he was the youngest of eight children. In 1952, he graduated from Mandan High School in Mandan, N.D., where he loved drama and music. Following high school, he attended North Dakota State University's School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1956. Art moved to Billings to complete his pharmaceutical internship and there, he met his wife of 50 years, Delores J. Bourne. A pharmacist for 20 years, Art worked for Hebner's Pharmacy, Hummel Drug, Glendive's Northern Pacific Beneficial Association Hospital Pharmacy, St. Vincent's Hospital Pharmacy and was a partner in Gallagher's Pharmacy before opening his pharmacy - "Medical Arts Pharmacy" - in 1967. In 1976, Art took his extensive pharmacy background to the health industry when he purchased the Bonanza Health Foods Store. The Bonanza, a family-run business, continues to serve as one of the largest health food stores in the Northwest - one of Art's proudest accomplishments. In 1974, Art's life changed forever when he found "new life" as a born-again Christian through the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord filled him with Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness and Faithfulness (Gal 5:22) and his testimony will continue to live through his many family and friends. Art loved watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and school activities. Incredibly, he attended every possible event, home or away. No game was too far away and even the worst blizzard on the road to Havre couldn't keep him from going. Art was the definition of "sports fan"; he attended local high school football and basketball games and was a "regular" in the stands for Billings Mustangs games. In 1991, Art retired from full time operation of the health food store after suffering a stroke in December of 1990. He did, however, visit the store daily while his daughter Arthel and son-in-law Jerry Vincent managed the store. Art was an avid hunter and fisherman, but turned to playing cards at the senior citizen center as his health slowed him down. He loved meeting with family and friends over coffee to share stories and jokes; his humor was endless and he loved to laugh. His routine also included an exercise program at St. Vincent's hospital. He participated in the St. Vincent's volunteer program and loved to share e-mails with family and friends. Art considered his wife (Delores), his three children (Arthel, Duey, Amy), his three children-in-law (Jerry, Cassie, Jeff), his eight grandchildren (Jennifer, Colter, Andrea, Joel, Jake, Callie, Krista, Caden) and his one great-grandchild (Madison), his greatest blessings and treasures. Art is survived by his wife, Delores; daughters Arthel (Jerry) Vincent and Amy (Jeff) Satrom of Billings and son Lt. Col. (Ret.) Duey (Cassie) Kautzmann, Irving, Texas; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Nick) Lambert, Andrea and Joel Vincent, Jake and Krista Dunn, Caden Satrom, Colter and Callie Kautzmann; his great-granddaughter, Madison Lambert. He is also survived by his two sisters, Clara Lubke of Mandan and Margie (George) Haider of Billings; sisters-in-law Edna Kautzmann and Rosie Kautzmann as well as countless nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his son, Roland; and daughter Karen; his parents, Anton and Johanna; his brothers, Gene, Harry, Edmond, Emanuel; and his sister, Maggie. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. (family will be present) or Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. A memorial service will be held at West Side Baptist Church, 323 S. 32nd St. W. (corner of 32nd Street West and Monad) on Saturday, at 2 p.m., in Billings. A reception at the church will follow the service. Cremation will follow Saturday's viewing and interment will take place on Monday, April 23, 10 a.m., at Terrace Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rocky Mountain Hospice and/or Westside Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Fund.