Francis J. Nolz, 89, of Linton, ND took his last breath on earth March 12, 2020,
He was born February 5, 1931.
Francis always said that he was the middle of the pack, #6 of 11 children. His parents were Andrew and Anna (Feist) Nolz.
He spent his childhood on the family farm. This is where he learn the value of hard work. Francis was a simple, hardworking man. If you knew Francis, you knew that he would go the extra mile for you, putting his needs on the back burner. He enjoyed the raising of Herford cattle, he was proud of his dairy herd, and he spent many days fishing. A good pinochle game around the kitchen table was an activity always enjoyed. Every chance he had, he would want an update on his grandchildren.
June 21, 1960 he married Anna Zahn in Hague. They farm north of Hague for many years. He made a living as a dairy farmer, a small grain farmer and was known as the areas, “Go to farmer if the neighbor’s livestock needed of emergency care.” Francis and Anna are the parents of five children. Sheila (Gordon) Herman, Steve of Bismarck; Sherlene, Mandan. Grandchildren: Brandon Nolz and Jacob Herman, Bismarck; Ariana Herman and fiance’ Travis Pearson, Moorhead, MN. Francis is proceeded in death by sons Sheldon and Sherwin and granddaughter Myia Herman.
During the final weeks of life, Francis said, “My life was good, there were tough times, good times, times to remember and times you want to forget.” He stated that the past few years with health issues he had to put his pride aside and rely on neighbors and even strangers for a helping hand. These folks impacted him in ways they will never know. He said, “Always be that good neighbor”!
Francis leaves behind siblings: Pius, Andy and Helen, many nieces and nephews. Dear neighbors and friends that helped him remain independent for all these years.
The last week of life when he was asked, what should we pray for, he said, “Hope, Healing or Heaven”. God answered the prayer and now he is home with his parents, his in-laws and siblings: Eugene, Martin, Joe, Leo, Aloysius, Annie, and Rose Marie.
Obituary and Photograph source: Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Wishek, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
He was born February 5, 1931.
Francis always said that he was the middle of the pack, #6 of 11 children. His parents were Andrew and Anna (Feist) Nolz.
He spent his childhood on the family farm. This is where he learn the value of hard work. Francis was a simple, hardworking man. If you knew Francis, you knew that he would go the extra mile for you, putting his needs on the back burner. He enjoyed the raising of Herford cattle, he was proud of his dairy herd, and he spent many days fishing. A good pinochle game around the kitchen table was an activity always enjoyed. Every chance he had, he would want an update on his grandchildren.
June 21, 1960 he married Anna Zahn in Hague. They farm north of Hague for many years. He made a living as a dairy farmer, a small grain farmer and was known as the areas, “Go to farmer if the neighbor’s livestock needed of emergency care.” Francis and Anna are the parents of five children. Sheila (Gordon) Herman, Steve of Bismarck; Sherlene, Mandan. Grandchildren: Brandon Nolz and Jacob Herman, Bismarck; Ariana Herman and fiance’ Travis Pearson, Moorhead, MN. Francis is proceeded in death by sons Sheldon and Sherwin and granddaughter Myia Herman.
During the final weeks of life, Francis said, “My life was good, there were tough times, good times, times to remember and times you want to forget.” He stated that the past few years with health issues he had to put his pride aside and rely on neighbors and even strangers for a helping hand. These folks impacted him in ways they will never know. He said, “Always be that good neighbor”!
Francis leaves behind siblings: Pius, Andy and Helen, many nieces and nephews. Dear neighbors and friends that helped him remain independent for all these years.
The last week of life when he was asked, what should we pray for, he said, “Hope, Healing or Heaven”. God answered the prayer and now he is home with his parents, his in-laws and siblings: Eugene, Martin, Joe, Leo, Aloysius, Annie, and Rose Marie.
Obituary and Photograph source: Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Wishek, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
Francis J. Nolz, 89, of Linton, ND took his last breath on earth March 12, 2020,
He was born February 5, 1931.
Francis always said that he was the middle of the pack, #6 of 11 children. His parents were Andrew and Anna (Feist) Nolz.
He spent his childhood on the family farm. This is where he learn the value of hard work. Francis was a simple, hardworking man. If you knew Francis, you knew that he would go the extra mile for you, putting his needs on the back burner. He enjoyed the raising of Herford cattle, he was proud of his dairy herd, and he spent many days fishing. A good pinochle game around the kitchen table was an activity always enjoyed. Every chance he had, he would want an update on his grandchildren.
June 21, 1960 he married Anna Zahn in Hague. They farm north of Hague for many years. He made a living as a dairy farmer, a small grain farmer and was known as the areas, “Go to farmer if the neighbor’s livestock needed of emergency care.” Francis and Anna are the parents of five children. Sheila (Gordon) Herman, Steve of Bismarck; Sherlene, Mandan. Grandchildren: Brandon Nolz and Jacob Herman, Bismarck; Ariana Herman and fiance’ Travis Pearson, Moorhead, MN. Francis is proceeded in death by sons Sheldon and Sherwin and granddaughter Myia Herman.
During the final weeks of life, Francis said, “My life was good, there were tough times, good times, times to remember and times you want to forget.” He stated that the past few years with health issues he had to put his pride aside and rely on neighbors and even strangers for a helping hand. These folks impacted him in ways they will never know. He said, “Always be that good neighbor”!
Francis leaves behind siblings: Pius, Andy and Helen, many nieces and nephews. Dear neighbors and friends that helped him remain independent for all these years.
The last week of life when he was asked, what should we pray for, he said, “Hope, Healing or Heaven”. God answered the prayer and now he is home with his parents, his in-laws and siblings: Eugene, Martin, Joe, Leo, Aloysius, Annie, and Rose Marie.
Obituary and Photograph source: Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Wishek, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
He was born February 5, 1931.
Francis always said that he was the middle of the pack, #6 of 11 children. His parents were Andrew and Anna (Feist) Nolz.
He spent his childhood on the family farm. This is where he learn the value of hard work. Francis was a simple, hardworking man. If you knew Francis, you knew that he would go the extra mile for you, putting his needs on the back burner. He enjoyed the raising of Herford cattle, he was proud of his dairy herd, and he spent many days fishing. A good pinochle game around the kitchen table was an activity always enjoyed. Every chance he had, he would want an update on his grandchildren.
June 21, 1960 he married Anna Zahn in Hague. They farm north of Hague for many years. He made a living as a dairy farmer, a small grain farmer and was known as the areas, “Go to farmer if the neighbor’s livestock needed of emergency care.” Francis and Anna are the parents of five children. Sheila (Gordon) Herman, Steve of Bismarck; Sherlene, Mandan. Grandchildren: Brandon Nolz and Jacob Herman, Bismarck; Ariana Herman and fiance’ Travis Pearson, Moorhead, MN. Francis is proceeded in death by sons Sheldon and Sherwin and granddaughter Myia Herman.
During the final weeks of life, Francis said, “My life was good, there were tough times, good times, times to remember and times you want to forget.” He stated that the past few years with health issues he had to put his pride aside and rely on neighbors and even strangers for a helping hand. These folks impacted him in ways they will never know. He said, “Always be that good neighbor”!
Francis leaves behind siblings: Pius, Andy and Helen, many nieces and nephews. Dear neighbors and friends that helped him remain independent for all these years.
The last week of life when he was asked, what should we pray for, he said, “Hope, Healing or Heaven”. God answered the prayer and now he is home with his parents, his in-laws and siblings: Eugene, Martin, Joe, Leo, Aloysius, Annie, and Rose Marie.
Obituary and Photograph source: Dahlstrom Funeral Home, Wishek, ND.
Obituary has been edited.
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