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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272254
Title: Gregory A. Volz
Date: 10/25/1963-2/26/2026
Inscription/Marks: 10/25/1963
Summary: Gregory A. Volz passed away February 26, 2026. His funeral was held July 31, 2026, at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, ND. Inurnment was in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Ray, ND. Gregory Allen Volz was born in Ray, ND, to Arnold and Lila Volz. He spent many years in Arizona, where he raised his family and built a close-knit community of lifelong friends. In later years, Greg returned to North Dakota, where he cherished spending time with family, reconnecting with old friends, and forming many new friendships. Known for having the loudest laugh in the room and an extraordinary ability to make something special out of even the simplest moments, Greg brought joy wherever he went. He was a compassionate, sentimental, and generous man who was always willing to lend a helping hand, even during his own most difficult times. His kindness, sense of humor, and genuine care for others touched countless lives. No matter where life took him, Greg had a remarkable gift for creating a sense of community and making everyone feel welcome. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Greg is survived by his children, Riely Volz of Flagstaff, AZ, and Ryan (Erica) Volz of Wichita, KS; his granddaughter, Arla Volz of Wichita; his brother, Gary Volz of Indianapolis, IN; and his sister, LeAnn Herman of Las Vegas, NV.
Red ID: FND_I_79746 Image ID: 596689 Image Notes: FND001 272254

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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