Cameron H. Geritz

Published May 17, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Cameron H. Geritz, 80, Fargo passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Bethany Retirement Living, Fargo.

Cameron was born August 21, 1939 in Lakota, North Dakota to Henry and Mabel (Cash) Geritz. He graduated from Lakota High School in 1957 before attending the Wahpeton State School of Science where he earned his electrical degree. He married Carol Wald on December 29, 1960 in Napoleon, North Dakota. He worked for Electrical Builders as a lineman and Northern States Power until starting his own business in 1968, Aerial Contractors Inc. He retired in 1994. He also started AC Equipment in 1975 that he later sold. In 1980, Carol, Cameron and family purchased Little Toad Lake Campground which is still owned by the family today.

He collected and restored antique John Deere Tractors and loved spending time with his family at the lake on Little Toad, his grandchildren were the light of his life and travelling with his beloved wife Carol was a highlight.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol, Fargo; children, Deanna Legge, Fargo, ND, Dale (Denise) Geritz, Casselton, ND; 4 grandchildren, Heath and Hannah Legge and Jacob and Alex Geritz; 2 sisters, Mary Jane Davis, IL, Kathy (David) Sletten, ID; brothers-in-law, Duane (Lori) Wald, Watertown, SD; Allyn (Ann) Wald, Fargo,ND; sister-in-law, Darlene Eldred, Browerville, MN; Deb Wald, Fargo, ND and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, LaVonne and Marjorie, and his brother-in-law Tom Wald.

A private live streamed memorial service will be broadcast on Boulger Funeral Home’s Website starting at 1:45 P.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery North, Fargo.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo. Online guestbook at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.