Dr. Brent P. Bartsch • 1964 - 2004

Dr. Brent P. Bartsch, 40, Wahpeton, ND, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at a Fargo hospital after a short battle with cancer.

Brent Patrick Bartsch was born on January 4, 1964, the son of Charles and Mildred (Wald) Bartsch in Minot, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Bergen, ND, and graduated from Velva High School in 1982. He attended NDSU, where he was a member of several organizations, including the Blue Key Honor Society. He was elected Homecoming King in 1986, and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science in 1987. He continued his education at Iowa State University in Ames, IA, where he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1991.

Brent was employed as a Veterinarian by Sheyenne Valley Veterinary Clinic in Harvey from 1991 - 96. He moved to Wahpeton, where he was on the staff at Dakota Veterinary Hospital from the fall of 1996 until the time of his death.

In March of 2004, he became an honorary member of the Theta Chi Fraternity at NDSU. He was a member of several veterinary associations which include: NDVMA, AVMA, OTS at Iowa State University. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, St. John's Catholic Church, and choir, in Wahpeton. He was a member of the Harvey Eagles Aerie and former member of many civic and church organizations in Harvey.

Brent had a strong faith in God, enjoyed animals, traveling, singing, visiting casinos, and spending time with family, especially family reunions.

His loving family includes:
Parents: Charles and Mildred Bartsch of Voltaire;
sister: Bernadette (Steve) Perdue of Ray, ND;
brothers: Christopher (Raeko) Bartsch Snohomish, WA, Darren Bartsch of Lincoln, ND, and Eric (Kathryn) Bartsch of Bismarck;
Nieces and Nephews: Megan, Matthew, Kendra, and Kelsey Perdue; Jared, Austin and Alexis Bartsch; and Preston Bartsch; Grandmothers, Mary Bartsch of Minot and Kathryn Wald of Velva;
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many wonderful friends.

Brent was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Theodore Bartsch and Ambrose Wald.

Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Velva;

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery, Velva

Visitation: Wednesday, August 4, 2004, from Noon until 5:30 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot; and from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Velva;

Holy Recitation of the Rosary/Prayer Service: Wednesday at 8:00 p.m at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Velva;

Memorial Service to be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Wahpeton at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to NDSU Development Foundation - Brent Bartsch, D.V.M. Scholarship Fund, Box 5144, Fargo, ND 58105 the American Cancer Society or to the organization of donor's choice.

Celebrants: Father Dan Mrnarevic and Father Dale L.,Monsignor Joseph Senger and Father John Cavanaugh

Music: Processional Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings" # 844
Offertory Hymn: "Be Not Afraid" #830
Communion Hymns: "Amazing Grace" # 657 & "How Great Thou Art" # 891
Song of Farewell # 688
Recessional Hymn: "Joyful Joyful" # 892
DeMaris Fitzpatrick - Organist

Honorary Bearers: The staff of Dakota Veterinary Hospital in Wahpeton and Theta Chi Fraternity members.

Active Bearers: Dr. Larry Schuler, Dr. Tim Matz, Dr. Tyler Hunskor, Aaron Mohs, Marcus Hall Jon Diehl

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