Gordon L. Bartholomay

Gordon “Gordy” Loyal Bartholomay, 90, Fargo, ND, passed away at Sanford Health surrounded by his wife, Maryann Vogel and family on September 17, 2025.

Gordy was born in Fargo, ND and raised on a farm by Sheldon, ND. Gordy attended Highland School, NE of Sheldon, until the 4th grade, when his mother, Maude (Noon) Bartholomay moved to Fargo, ND. Gordy enrolled in the Cathedral of Saint Mary School and graduated from Shanley High School in 1954. Gordy studied at the University of North Dakota graduating with a Bachelors in Business Administration. While attending school, Gordy worked part-time for Northern Improvement Company.

Gordy married Diane (Anderson) Bartholomay on August 24, 1957 at the Cathedral of Saint Mary. Gordy and Diane became the parents of Jeff and Vickie. Diane and their unborn son passed away in an accident in 1961.

On June 19, 1965, Gordy was united in marriage with Catherine “Cathy” (Mjogdalen) Bartholomay at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fargo, ND. During their marriage, Gordy and Cathy welcomed daughters, Beth and Sue.

Following graduation, Gordy began working at the Eide & Helmeke CPA Firm and subsequently held positions with various local businesses. Gordy and family moved to Jamestown, ND, in 1970. He earned his CPA Degree, became a partner with the Kermit Schauer CPA Firm, before eventually establishing his own practice. Gordy retired in 1995 and lived with his wife Cathy at their home on Turtle Lake, located south of Lake Park, MN, until and following Cathy’s death in 2006.

Gordy was involved in many organizations from the K of C (4th Degree Knight), TLIA, BRWD, NDANG (25+ yrs), Elks, Eagles, AMS and more. He was deeply devout and loved everything about being a Catholic.

In 2014, Gordy married Maryann Vogel at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, blending their families together. Gordy resided in Fargo with Maryann and her son, Scott, and enjoyed spending summers with the entire Vogel family (Jane, Scott, Laurie, Katie and kids) at Cotton Lake. During the past few years, the blended families played a pivotal role in supporting Gordy through multiple illnesses. Special thanks to Drs. Pat and Jane (Vogel) Indergaard who were always “on call” and there to provide Gordy with assistance whenever necessary. Scott (Vogel) who assisted Maryann and Gordy daily, is an angel on earth. His loving care for Gordy will always be appreciated.

Gordy is survived by his spouse, Maryann Vogel; brother, John Bartholomay; children, Jeffrey Bartholomay of Fargo ND, Vickie Kozuck of Lynwood, WA, Elizabeth (Todd) Ulschmid of Lake Park, MN, and Suzanne (Scott) Bartholomay of Perham, MN; nine grandchildren, Melissa (Jesse) Emery-Stone, Eric Stone, Sara (James) Ulschmid, Nicole Bartholomay, Chris (Alexa) Ulschmid, Julia Bartholomay, Daniel (Sofia) Kozuck, Josh Giesinger, and Katelyn Giesinger; and great-grandson, Lukas Emery.

Gordy is preceded in death by his wives, Diane (Anderson) Bartholomay and Catherine (Mjogdalen) Bartholomay; brothers, Ernest, Ervin, Richard, Meril, Kenneth, Virgil, Duane, Norman, and Leo Bartholomay; sisters, Elsie (Bartholomay) French, Eleanor (Bartholomay) Wilson, LaVerne (Sullivan) Bartholomay and Fern Maxine (Bartholomay) Zutz.

Family and friends are invited to a funeral mass on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fargo ND. A visitation will be held one hour prior to his service. In lieu of gifts and flowers, the family requests donations be made to Shanley High School or Holy Spirit Church in Gordy’s honor.

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