Henry Louis Effertz, Jr., 79, died April 5, 2010 at his Great Bend, Kansas, home. He was born February 5, 1931 at Rusk County, Wisconsin, the son of Henry John and Angeline (Backes) Effertz. He married Sharon Greisus May 15, 1950, they divorced in 1966. He then married Diane R. Brack September 17, 1989 at Las Vegas, Nevada. A Great Bend resident for forty-five years, coming from Williston, North Dakota, Mr. Effertz was manager of Dia-Log, Co., retiring in 1996. Mr. Effertz was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, Kansas; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3111, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Kansas Oil and Gas Foundation, all of Great Bend. Survivors include his wife, Diane R. Effertz, of the home; three sons: Steven F. Effertz and wife Cindy, Great Bend; Anthony W. Effertz, Kansas City, Missouri; and Douglas H. Effertz, Great Bend; two step-sons: Ryan W. Brack and wife Jane, Huntsville, Alabama; and Landon K. Brack and wife Amanda, Hoisington; one step-daughter, Alana D. Blessing and husband David, Great Bend; four brothers: John E. Effertz, Weyerhauser, Wisconsin; James M. Effertz and George J. Effertz, Ladysmith, Wisconsin; and Robert A. Effertz, Winona, Minnesota; three sisters: Sr. Mary Dominica Effertz, Spooner, Wisconsin; Theresa Weinert, Bruce, Wisconsin; and Cecelia Vobernick, Rick Lake, Wisconsin; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Danny LeRoy Effertz; two daughters, Patty Jo Effertz and Janice Marie Effertz; three brothers, Matt Effertz, Frank Effertz, and Joe Effertz; two sisters, Rose Effertz and Angeline Joarnt; and one grandson, Jason Effertz. Vigil service with Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington. Father Dwight Birket will be celebrant. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are requested to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in care of the funeral home.