William ‘Bill’ Lorenz

A celebration of life will take place on February 21, 2026 from 1-4 p.m. at the Millennium Ballroom Avalon, 2525 9th Ave S, in Fargo, N.D., for William Francis Lorenz (Willy/Billy), 58, of West Fargo, N.D., who passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at home.

Bill was born August 23, 1967, to Terry & Faye Lorenz. Bill was raised in Langdon, N.D., with his two brothers, Troy and Kelly Lorenz. After graduating from Red River High School in 1987 and then technical school, he went on to major in business at the University of North Dakota and the University of Mary. In 1995, Bill started working as a welder and eventually moved into robotics and maintenance for Case New Holland (CNH), where he served a total of 26 years. While living in Fargo he met and married the love of his life, Nichoel, on April 21, 2006. Known for his witty humor, hard work ethic, and charming personality, Bill loved going to work at CNH with those red tractors, traveling with his loved ones, spending time at the camper, tackling projects in the garage, and buying tackle. He loved being a Father and Papa more than anything, and together, Bill and Nichoel raised a beautiful family and created a lifetime of memories.

Bill is lovingly remembered by his wife, Nichoel; children: Jasmine, 33 (Greg, 45) Gibson of Germantown, Md., Emily, 30 (Sean, 29) Nouv of Thief River Falls, Minn., Kristen, 25 of West Fargo, N.D., and Lucas, 19 of West Fargo, N.D.; grandchildren: Zoey Gibson (14), Skye Gibson (9), Pepper Nouv (3), and Watson Nouv (1); his brother, Kelly (Carolina) Lorenz of Boca Ratan, Fla.; nieces: Londyn, 32 (Tim, 39) Sola of Mapleton, N.D., Alex Lorenz, 30 of Duluth, Minn.; nephew Jackson Lorenz, 29 of Duluth, Minn.; many loving cousins; and a wide circle of friends who were blessed by his kindness.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, Terry (Marcia) Lorenz of Langdon, N.D.; his mother, Faye Lorenz of West Fargo, N.D.; and brother Troy Lorenz of West Fargo, N.D. Boulger Funeral Home of Fargo is in charge of arrangements.