Fred O. Stoltz

Fred Oliver Stoltz, 65, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo.Fred was born on June 14, 1939 to George and Nola Cross Stoltz in Austin, KY. His mother passed away when Fred was three years of age. Fred was placed in the care of his maternal aunt and uncle Martha and Theodore Janke who legally adopted Fred on September 28, 1946.As a young man, Fred worked as a farmhand in the Perham, MN area. For the last 15+ years Fred has worked as a dishwasher at the Royal fork restaurant in Fargo. Fred cherished his time at the Royal Fork and looked forward to going to work each day. Fred lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, going to the casino, having coffee with friends, looking at cars, and almost any activity where he could be social. One of Fred's greatest gifts was his storytelling. It didn't matter if the story was true or not because he always brought a smile and laugh to those he came in contact with. Fred considered his friends at CCRI, Royal Fork, Northland Dental, the Bergh's, St. Joseph's and many others his extended family.Fred is survived by his cousin Agnes Roy Anderson, Lakewood, CO.Fred was a warm caring individual who will be remembered. Blessed be the memory of Fred Stoltz.