Karen Louise Opatz Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen Louise Opatz of Valley City, North Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on September 17, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Louise Opatz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Erickson and Charlotte Erickson (Winson); and her daughter-in-law Jodi Opatz (Kvien). She is survived by: her husband Elmer Opatz; her close friend Robert Hill; her granddaughters, Jara and Kiersten; her children, Stephen Opatz (Tara) of Oriska, ND, Dominic Opatz (Heidi Darling) of Bradenton, FL, Christine Opatz of Longmont, CO, George Opatz of Valley City, ND and John Opatz (Tiera) of Enderlin, ND; her grandchildren, Candace, Cameron Opatz, Jaiden, Jaustin Opatz, Dylan, Zachary Opatz, Faith and John Jr. Opatz; her sisters, Ann (Paul), Donna Ekern (Gary) of Valley City, ND and Betty Wade of Valley City, ND; her aunt Irene Handt of Valley City, ND.; and her cousin Sharon.
