Gary Votava

Gary Clement Votava age 62 of Grand Forks, ND passed away unexpectedly at his home in Grand Forks of natural causes.

Gary Clement Votava was born August 13, 1957 in Grafton, ND the son Clement Votava and Joann (Greicar) Votava. He grew up in Veseleyville, ND, on the family farm. He attending country school until it closed in 1969. He continued his education in Park River, ND graduating from Walsh County Agricultural School in 1975.

He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins fan.

He is survived by one son, the love of his life Jacob Allen Votava of Mesa, AZ. His mother Joann Votava, Park River, ND. Sisters Karen (Wade) Mathews, Denver, CO. Janet (Terry) McBain, Park River, ND, Susan (Stewart) Jacobson, Crary, ND. One brother Steven Votava, Pisek, ND.  One Grandmother, Nettie Greicar of Park River, ND.

He was preceded in death by his father Clement Votava. Grandparents George and Anna Votava and his Grandfather Charles Greicar.

A private family service will be held in the spring.