Jerry Lorz, 95, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Gerald "Jerry" Theodore Lorz was born on April 16, 1931, in Harvey, North Dakota, where he was baptized. In 1938, at the age of seven, Jerry and his family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, where he was later confirmed at First Lutheran Church. He graduated from Fargo Central High School in 1949.

On September 14, 1952, Jerry married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Bonnie Presting, at First Lutheran Church in Fargo. Together, they made Fargo their lifelong home, where they raised their two children, Brian and Pam. Bonnie preceded Jerry in death on June 3, 2015.

Jerry served in the United States Army in 1952. He was a member of The American Legion and a past member of the Elks and Eagles.

Jerry spent his entire working career in sales. He began as a shoe salesman at S & L Department Store, R & G Bootery, and Waterman's Department Store. In 1963, he entered the food brokerage business with L.S. Sorem and Associates, where he continued working until his retirement in 1995. Following his retirement, Jerry worked part-time for Forum Communications for many years.

Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Bonnie; his parents; his sisters, Lila Cockhill and Barbara (Vern) Useldinger; and daughter-in-law, Lana Lorz.

He is survived by his children, Brian Lorz of Fargo, ND, and Pamela (Wayne) Bakken of Pelican Rapids, MN; his grandchildren, Trevor (Angie Lorshbough) Bakken of Fargo, ND, and Jenna (Brian) Clark of Dayton, MN; and great-grandchildren, Cooper and Cameron.

Memorial Service: 11:00am, Thursday, October 29, 2026 at First Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND with visitation one hour prior.

Burial: Fargo National Cemetery, Harwood, ND.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home - Fargo, ND