Louella L. Tack

Louella L. Tack, age 88, of Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Please join us in celebrating and honoring her life. A public visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Grand Forks, North Dakota followed by a Memorial service that will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Daniel Voth and Pastor Craig Fenske officiating. Burial will be held at the Memorial Park South Cemetery in Grand Forks at a later date.

Louella L. Renz was born on October 13, 1936, at home in rural Hazelton, North Dakota. She was one of nine children, born to Christopher and Adeline (Reich) Renz. Lou was baptized on August 15, 1937, in the Glencoe Presbyterian Church and was confirmed on March 9, 1952, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lou attended a small rural school and graduated from Warren High School in 1954. After high school, Lou worked at various restaurants including the Fargo Café, The Golden Hour, Miller’s Bakery, and ultimately dedicated 15 years to the Grand Forks Public Schools Child Nutrition Program, from which she retired in 2000.

On August 31, 1957, Lou was united in marriage to Ralph Tack at the First Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. They were married 67 years and blessed with 4 children. Together they enjoyed traveling and square dancing throughout their years. She was fundamental in raising her family and caring for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and cherished every moment together, whether it was planting flowers, baking, reading, doing puzzles, or simply finding joy in creating memories together.

Lou is survived by her husband, Ralph Tack; children, Rebecca (Danny) Guseman, Edwin Tack, David (Nermita) Tack, and Audra (Bob) Burckhard; 7 grandchildren; Jessica (Joshua) Westra, Kelcey (Taylor) Burry, Spencer (Ana) Tack, Alec (Myah) Burckhard, Michayla (Jacob Mehlhoff) Burckhard, Colleen (Jonathan Jones) Guseman, and Aaron Tack; 7 great-grandchildren, Joel, Jace, and Josilyn Westra, Esmae and Elaina Tack, James Burry, and Abel Burckhard; sister, Dianne (Ervin) Lindgren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Christ and Adeline; sisters, Marie Albaugh, Leona McCarl, Clarabelle Hendrickson, Emma Jean Albaugh, Lillian Schwartz, and Irene Roquet; and brother, Richard Renz.

Lou’s faith was a guiding light throughout her life, and while her joyous spirit will be missed by many, we take comfort in knowing she is with her Savior Jesus Christ.