Nick Moret

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Nick Moret Jr., 78, Fargo, ND passed away Thursday, December 30th in his home under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Nick was born March 3, 1932 in Worthington, MN.  He grew up in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Harding High School.  He and Arlene Mohwinkel married on June 28, 1952 in St. Paul at Grace Lutheran Church .  They moved to Fargo, ND in 1956 where they raised their family of five children.

They have been members of St. John Lutheran Church for over 50 years where Nick served on the Church Council, a Building Committee, Call Committees, and taught Sunday school.  Nick was a member of the Republican Party, serving as District Chairman, Region Chairman and a member of the Governor's Executive Committee.  Nick had a long career in sales as well as a retirement job at North Dakota State University at the Residence Dining Center Convenience Store, which turned into a labor of love for 17 years.  In 1997 Nick was the proud recipient of the Gunkelman award for making NDSU a happier place.  The best part of the job for Nick were the students - he loved them all!!

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; three sons, Mark (Pam) Arden Hills, MN, Paul, Excelsior, MN, John (Lae) Snohomish, WA, and two daughters, Linda Moret Lopez (Manuel), Alpine, CA and Carol Neale (Daniel) New Brighton, MN, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews and countless friends and acquaintances around the country and the world. He is also survived by his sister Corinne Moret, Albuquerque, NM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Hospice of the Red River Valley.

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  1. chula vista CAI would like to take the time to tell you that my Grandpa was and will always be the definition of a Great MAN, and grandpa.
    I know now that he is no longer in pain. God took this man and made him an angle to look down on us. Me and my daughter were truly blessed to have him as Our grandpa. He touched so many people with his kindness and He did live his life to the fullest. I know he’s smiling down on us. GRANDPA WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE JUST LIKE YOU. ME AND CELINA MISS YOU SO MUCH. AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE LOVE YOU.

    NICKI AND CELINA

  2. Fargo Arlene and Family,

    We were deeply saddened to hear about Nick. He was a wonderful person who touched many young lives. We do know heaven will be a brighter place with his magnificent smile shining down upon us. Arlene, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  3. West Fargo ND
    How hard it is to say goodbye to someone who has meant so much to you! In these times when you are feeling the weight of sorrow, remember all the good times and memories you have and the great legacy of friendship and love Nick has left behind.When feeling down, keep your head up and your eyes to the heavens where you are sure to catch the twinkling of Nick’s eyes as he smiles down on you. Our deepest sympathies to all of you! God bless!

  4. Alpine CaNick was a great father and good husband. He was always there when I needed him. He tought me so much about life. God does have another Angel in Heaven. I know he will be with me always and smiling his warm smile on me. Love and miss him dearly.

  5. Plymouth MN
    Dear Arlene and Family,

    Our prayers are with you as you go through this dificult time of saying good-bye to your beloved Nick. We, too, shall miss him very much. He was an outstanding man in every way. God bless you and your family.

  6. Fargo What a wonderful man, we feel very lucky to have had him in our lives and that of our kids as ‘Grandpa Nick’. He was someone obviously living life as a person of faith. An inspiration to me and many others. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him.

  7. Goodland KansasHad the honor of knowing Nick through his son Paul my high school friend. I could tell a lot of great stories how Nick was like a father figure and a friend to all Paul’s friends. I think the greatest story I can share was 2 years ago when our friend Jerry Q passed and Paul was unable to attend the service, I was told that Nick stood up and said “I’m here representing my son Paul”
    I wasn’t surprised that Nick did that, that’s just the way he rolled, a straight up guy that loved everyone especially his family.
    And if you needed him he was there in a heartbeat. Man I love that about him. I called Nick up after I heard and we talked and laughed about old times. Nick save me a seat next to Ingy, Curf and Palmer at the big poker table in the sky, I know GOD will have you as the dealer, until then my friend. God’s Blessings and Strength to all your family at this time of need. Your friend Jeff Soper

  8. Saint Croix Falls WII attended ND
    SU from 1995-2000 and knew Nick’s smiling face from my time there. As a nervous college freshman feeling far from home, Nick’s warm greetings made ND
    SU a welcoming place. He was an unforgettable part of my college experience and I has touched the lives of so many other young people. He will be missed and I send my condolences to his family.

  9. Great Falls MTWhat a legacy Nick leaves behind in his awesome family and all the students whose lives he touched.
    The angels are singing gloriously as Nick joins them in God’s heavenly kingdom! May Nick enjoy reuniting with all our family and friends who have been awaiting his arrival there.
    Bless you and all here on God’s earth may we always smile when we remember Nick and who he was to each one of us.
    God’s hugs to you. Love Diane

  10. Cando ND
    To the family of Nick Moret,
    I attended ND
    SU from 2004-2008 and, though Nick probably didn’t know it, I was always so happy to see Nick’s friendly face and receive a kind word from him because it was a piece of home in a new and different environment. I was definitely touched by Nick’s kindness on ND
    SU’s campus.

  11. Fargo ND
    I’m real sad about Nick leaving us but he is now in a better place. I know he was loved by everyone he met. He just had a thing about him that made everyone love him. Nick and I were pretty close at work we talked all the time.

    Sorry about your lost he will be missed

    GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME

    Jackie Sharratt

  12. Elk River MN
    Carol & Dan and family,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. God’s peace to you at this sad time.
    Vicki & Tom

  13. West Fargo ND
    Arlene & family condolences to you. I worked with Nick many years at Pitney Bowes and considered him a friend. He was always cheerful and had a good sense of humor. He will be missed by many.

  14. A truer, more straight-forward, and loyal person than Nick Moret one could never hope to meet. Nick was one of the finest people I have ever known, and he will be terribly missed.

  15. Coon Rapids MN
    Dear Carol, (Dan and the Moret family)

    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers & love are sent to you in this difficult time.

    Jesus has welcomed your dad and Nick is one of the newest angels.

    With thanksgiving for a wonderful man and his loving legacy,

    Colleen

  16. Wheat Ridge COArlene & family –
    Nick was one of my heroes in so many ways. His smile, his warm sense of humor, his “churchmanship” all made him one of my favorite people while I was at St. John. While I’m sad for you and for me, I also rejoice today because I know that Nick now dwells with all the saints – because he truly was one. Please know that Nancy & I are praying for you in this grieving time.
    – Pastor Ron


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