Nicholas Opatz Obituary

Celebration of life will be private for Nicholas W. Opatz, age 44, who passed away June 25, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale.
Nicholas was born July 22, 1980, in Brainerd to William and Kathi (Boyer) Opatz. He lived and worked in the Sartell area for most of his life. Nick married Amy Anderson Nov. 29, 2002, in Sartell and had two daughters of his own, Taylor Opatz, 22, and Brooklyn Opatz, 14, (Honorable mention: Charley, his 1-year-old goldendoodle). He has spent the past seven years doing road construction, and most recently worked for Safety Signs. Nick loved riding his motorcycle, golfing, and shopping for items that were on sale, even if he didn't need it. His favorite hobby was fishing, especially ice fishing for walleye and sunfish. He was incredibly athletic, thriving in diving, football and track in high school. He even held a record for the 100-meter dash in track for many years. Nicholas was energetic, hardworking, strong-willed and the "life of the party."
Nicholas is survived by his wife of 22 years, Amy, of Hastings; daughters, Taylor and Brooklyn, of Mansfield, Louisiana; son, Joseph Hall, of Fort Worth, Texas; father, Bill, of Sauk Rapids; mother, Kathi Neil, of Virginia; brother, Nathan, of Elk River; half-brothers, Brady and Adam, of Virgina; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts and uncles.
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