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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272121
Title: Kathleen F. Hertz
Date: 10/1/1951-4/11/2026
Inscription/Marks: 10/1/1951
Summary: Kathleen Faye Hertz, 74, of Glen Ullin, ND, passed away peacefully at Sanford Hospital on April 1, 2026, with her husband and three children by her side. Funeral Mass was celebrated April 17, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Glen Ullin, with Father Gary Benz celebrating. Burial was at St. Joe's Cemetery. Kathy was born Kathleen Faye Lacher on October 1, 1951, in Eureka, SD, to Frank A. and Frances (Hoffman) Lacher. She was raised on the family farm near Venturia, ND, and attended school in Zeeland, graduating in 1969. Following high school, Kathy pursued her passion for cosmetology at Jack's Cosmetology School in Bismarck, ND, and went on to work at Regis Salon, maintaining her Master Cosmetologist license throughout her life. While attending a Hereford cattle tour, Kathy met the love of her life, Melvin Hertz. The two were united in marriage on September 18, 1976, in Zeeland, ND. They made their home on the Hertz family homestead southeast of Glen Ullin, where they were also blessed to raise their three children. Together, they ran a dairy operation, raised beef cattle, and grew small grains. Kathy was a true farm wife through and through, and the milk barn was the setting for countless memories, laughter, and stories. She had a special place in her heart for the baby calves. Kathy found joy in baking and cooking, and was especially known for her caramel rolls. Her faith was the foundation of her life. She served her church as a Eucharistic Minister, greeter, and religious education teacher. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Christian Mothers, North Dakota CattleWomen, the Glen Ullin Saddle Club, Glen Ullin Area Dollars for Scholars, and supported her husband for many years with the Knights of Columbus Council 4004. In 1998, Kathy and Melvin were honored as the Knights of Columbus North Dakota State Family of the Year. Kathy deeply valued her friendships, especially those in her Birthday Club, and she treasured time spent with her family above all else. She was incredibly proud of her children and found her greatest joy in her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Kathy faced significant health challenges, including two kidney transplants and open-heart surgery. She met each trial with strength, grace and faith. She often reminded herself that others had it worse and would simply say, "I'm fine." Her resilience and trust in God were an inspiration to all who knew her. Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Melvin; her children, Heather (Shawn) Dziuk of Glen Ullin, Melissa (Tyler) Schmautz of Bismarck, and Blayne (Sara) Hertz of Bismarck; and her cherished grandchildren, Kathryn, Kevin, Dawson, Mason, Esley, Adalyn, and Rhett. She is also survived by her brother, Harley (Sheila) Lacher of Bismarck; her sister-in-law, Elsie Lacher of Zeeland; as well as many extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Frances Lacher, and her brother, Wayne Lacher.
Red ID: FND_I_79613 Image ID: 556860 Image Notes: FND001 272121

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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