William “Bill” Patrick Reynolds, 67 of Grand Forks, ND died peacefully Monday, February 7th, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Bill was born to the late George and Kathleen (Fugleseth) Reynolds in Grand Forks, ND on May 25th, 1954. He was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1972. He married his high school sweetheart, Avis Lindemoen. Bill worked for 42 years at Burlington Northern Railroad as a Switchman/Brakeman and retired as a Yardmaster.
Bill was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. Family was most important to Bill, his favorite days were those he spent with his sons and grandchildren. He took pride in teaching his boys and grandchildren all he knew about hunting, fishing, water skiing, training hunting dogs, and how to grow the best grass in the neighborhood. Bill was his grandchildren’s number one fan and was present at many sporting, church, and school events. He had a special relationship with each one of his grandchildren and was a strong presence in each of their lives. Bill and Avis loved taking drives together to look at wildlife.
Bill made friends everywhere he went. He was loved by many and enjoyed talking, laughing, and spending time with his friends from Maple Lake, the pheasant farm where he was a hunting guide, the other grandparents he met at his grandchildren’s activities, and his lifelong hunting buddies.
Another passion of Bill’s was coaching wrestling, first at Valley Jr. High and then the GF youth wrestling Tilt Club. He most treasured the time he spent coaching his two boys during their wrestling careers.
Bill is survived by his wife Avis of 48½ years, son Shane (Andrea), son Damon (Kristina), grandchildren Mason, Caleb, Chase, Daniel (Ashley), Becca, Shane Ryan, two great grandchildren Jeremy and Cody, brother John (Vicki) Reynolds, sister in law Judy Behm, brother in laws Dennis (Karen) Lindemoen and Terry Lindemoen, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and brothers George and Donald.
Funeral: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.
Visitation: one hour before service time in the church.
Services
Visitation
Immanuel Lutheran Church
1710 Cherry Street
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58201
Rick wockovich from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 17, 2022
Avis and Family, Nancy and I are so very sad for you. He will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He worked on the railroad with my Dad Walter Wockovich on the Burlington Northern for many years. My dad always spoke highly of Bill and said he was a good rail and a good guy. My friendship with Bill goes back to our days on Central’s wrestling team. Bill really loved being a grappler. I wish I could figure out what his hobbies were. Ha Ha. He really loved the great outdoors. I saw another friend in your photo montage, Roger Hollovoet another great lover of hunting and fishing. We will miss seeing Bill sitting in your garage. He would always offer me a beer. I wish I had taken him up on it more often. Too often the good die too young. It doesn’t seem fair. May god be with you and your family. I am sure Bill will be watching over you. Rick Wockovich and Nancy Endres.
DJ Greenberg from Fairbanks, Alaska, wrote on Feb. 14, 2022
Avis, Shane & Damon families, I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man! Bill was really a great man! My favorite story was when Shane and I went with Bill out deer hunting and we were walking a ravine type area and I was telling stories to Shane when a deer jumped out of a small patch of cat tails and I pulled up my gun and it jammed and would not shoot. Bill yelled over to me that if I didn't get my gun up and ready he was going to come over and kick my butt! Shane yelled back at him to knock it off and settle down. Afterwards Bill apologized after learning I did have it ready it just jammed up and wouldn't fire. We would always laugh about that time as I was very scared that Bill was going to get me. Nothing but love to the Reynolds family! When I get back to GF I will reach out to Shane and catch up. DJ
Kitty Monley from East Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 13, 2022
Avis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lanette Swendseid wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the memories you have put peace in your soul and love that will remain forever in your heart. Hugs and prayers are with you!
Marla Carl Paulson from Bismarck, ND, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis: I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Jerry Paulson & I grew up with Bill and we always enjoyed the time we spent together. You were always such a dear friend to me and I cherish the high school years we spent together. Memories will keep Bill in your hearts forever. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Renee Moon from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis we are so sorry to hear about Bill. Isaac asks about Bill and Gauge every time I talk to him. Bill was so kind to teach Isaac how to throw a ball for Gauge. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Skip, Renee, Isaac, and the two barking dogs
Diane Everson from Maple Grove, MN, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Dear Avis and family, My heart is just heavy thinking of all of you. My Hollevoet family came to know “Billy” from the day he was born. Living right next door for many many years, Bill and Roger had a relationship that was lifelong. I can still see those two little toddlers and all the fun they had together. Roger and Bill were so fortunate to continue that very close relationship throughout their adult lives. I am convinced that God is holding Bill very close in heaven as he is reunited with his mother and father. I lovingly add that my own dear Gordy who died last March was very likely there to greet dear Billl as well. Diane Hollevoet Everson
Curt Larson from Ocala Florida, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
To the family of Bill Reynolds, I’m so sorry for the loss of a great family guy! I worked with Bill at BNSF and enjoyed visiting with him. God Bless the Reynolds family! RIP Bill, you will be missed but not forgotten!
vincent j Ames from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Darn, hurts to lose such a great man, friend, wrestler, coach, father, family man. One of the greatest remembrance of Bill was a beautiful, warm, winter evening with huge snow flacks gently floating down. Bill, Avis, Val and I where play broomball on the ice rink and walking down Reeves drive. Young, laughing, enjoying life. Much Love from the Ames family; Vince
Don & Michelle Dubuque from Mesa, AZ, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis & Family, So sorry to hear the news about Bill. His sweet smile was so contagious. Hopefully the many sweet memories you have will help you get though these tough times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Greenwood from Menomonie Wisconsin, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I am so sorry to here of Bill's passing. I have such fond memories of him, his boys, and my son when he coached them in wrestling. His son's were great wrestlers at the time, and my son was so fortunate, to have Bill coach him. I have thought of those days often. God Bless you Ms. Reynolds and all your family during this time. Bruce
Marilyn & Mark Hastings from St. Joseph, MO, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Dear Avis & family, we are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He had such a love of life & his family. We hope all your wonderful memories of Bill help you thru this very sad time .
Marc Beiseker from Crookston, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I worked with Bill , I want to offer my sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Cindy Waind from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis and family, I’m so sorry for your great loss! Know that we will be lifting you up in prayer for the days to come. God’s peace to you.
Skip Greenberg from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis and family I am very sorry to hear about Bills passing. He was a wonderful man. Always enjoyed catching up with him whenever we ran into each other. Prayers and sympathies to you all. Skip Greenberg and family.
Robin Senger from Fond du Lac, WI., wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We are the same age. I met Bill back in our grade school days while in summer school, and we stayed friends all the way through high school. Bill was a good guy to have around if you ever needed help in a fight. I liked what Avis and he did to our old lake home. Rest In Peace Bill.
Steve Arndt from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
So sorry to hear about Bill, we were not close friends, but friends none the less. Live in same neighborhood and fellow central graduates, God bless
Ronald Kulas from E GRAND FORKS, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I grew up in the neighborhood with Billy and his brother John. I cannot remember a time that Billy was not smiling.
Blane Nelson from Westminster, co, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Dear Shane and Damon I was saddened to Read of your Dads passing my familys prayers go out to yours. Blane Nelson
Dawn Scott-Larson from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 10, 2022
Avis, Shane, & Damon, I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. I hope the many memories you have will bring you comfort during this difficult time. I pray for the consolation of your hearts and the repose of Bill’s soul. Eternal rest grant unto Bill, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Hugs and prayers to all of you!
Michael Gendreau
William “Bill” P. Reynolds
William “Bill” Patrick Reynolds, 67 of Grand Forks, ND died peacefully Monday, February 7th, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Bill was born to the late George and Kathleen (Fugleseth) Reynolds in Grand Forks, ND on May 25th, 1954. He was raised in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1972. He married his high school sweetheart, Avis Lindemoen. Bill worked for 42 years at Burlington Northern Railroad as a Switchman/Brakeman and retired as a Yardmaster.
Bill was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. Family was most important to Bill, his favorite days were those he spent with his sons and grandchildren. He took pride in teaching his boys and grandchildren all he knew about hunting, fishing, water skiing, training hunting dogs, and how to grow the best grass in the neighborhood. Bill was his grandchildren’s number one fan and was present at many sporting, church, and school events. He had a special relationship with each one of his grandchildren and was a strong presence in each of their lives. Bill and Avis loved taking drives together to look at wildlife.
Bill made friends everywhere he went. He was loved by many and enjoyed talking, laughing, and spending time with his friends from Maple Lake, the pheasant farm where he was a hunting guide, the other grandparents he met at his grandchildren’s activities, and his lifelong hunting buddies.
Another passion of Bill’s was coaching wrestling, first at Valley Jr. High and then the GF youth wrestling Tilt Club. He most treasured the time he spent coaching his two boys during their wrestling careers.
Bill is survived by his wife Avis of 48½ years, son Shane (Andrea), son Damon (Kristina), grandchildren Mason, Caleb, Chase, Daniel (Ashley), Becca, Shane Ryan, two great grandchildren Jeremy and Cody, brother John (Vicki) Reynolds, sister in law Judy Behm, brother in laws Dennis (Karen) Lindemoen and Terry Lindemoen, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and brothers George and Donald.
Funeral: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.
Visitation: one hour before service time in the church.
Services
Visitation
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1710 Cherry StreetGrand Forks, North Dakota 58201
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Rick wockovich from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 17, 2022
Avis and Family, Nancy and I are so very sad for you. He will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He worked on the railroad with my Dad Walter Wockovich on the Burlington Northern for many years. My dad always spoke highly of Bill and said he was a good rail and a good guy. My friendship with Bill goes back to our days on Central’s wrestling team. Bill really loved being a grappler. I wish I could figure out what his hobbies were. Ha Ha. He really loved the great outdoors. I saw another friend in your photo montage, Roger Hollovoet another great lover of hunting and fishing. We will miss seeing Bill sitting in your garage. He would always offer me a beer. I wish I had taken him up on it more often. Too often the good die too young. It doesn’t seem fair. May god be with you and your family. I am sure Bill will be watching over you. Rick Wockovich and Nancy Endres.
DJ Greenberg from Fairbanks, Alaska, wrote on Feb. 14, 2022
Avis, Shane & Damon families, I am so sorry for the loss of such a great man! Bill was really a great man! My favorite story was when Shane and I went with Bill out deer hunting and we were walking a ravine type area and I was telling stories to Shane when a deer jumped out of a small patch of cat tails and I pulled up my gun and it jammed and would not shoot. Bill yelled over to me that if I didn't get my gun up and ready he was going to come over and kick my butt! Shane yelled back at him to knock it off and settle down. Afterwards Bill apologized after learning I did have it ready it just jammed up and wouldn't fire. We would always laugh about that time as I was very scared that Bill was going to get me. Nothing but love to the Reynolds family! When I get back to GF I will reach out to Shane and catch up. DJ
Kitty Monley from East Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 13, 2022
Avis and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lanette Swendseid wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. May the memories you have put peace in your soul and love that will remain forever in your heart. Hugs and prayers are with you!
Marla Carl Paulson from Bismarck, ND, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis: I am so sorry for your loss. My husband Jerry Paulson & I grew up with Bill and we always enjoyed the time we spent together. You were always such a dear friend to me and I cherish the high school years we spent together. Memories will keep Bill in your hearts forever. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Renee Moon from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Avis we are so sorry to hear about Bill. Isaac asks about Bill and Gauge every time I talk to him. Bill was so kind to teach Isaac how to throw a ball for Gauge. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Skip, Renee, Isaac, and the two barking dogs
Diane Everson from Maple Grove, MN, wrote on Feb. 12, 2022
Dear Avis and family, My heart is just heavy thinking of all of you. My Hollevoet family came to know “Billy” from the day he was born. Living right next door for many many years, Bill and Roger had a relationship that was lifelong. I can still see those two little toddlers and all the fun they had together. Roger and Bill were so fortunate to continue that very close relationship throughout their adult lives. I am convinced that God is holding Bill very close in heaven as he is reunited with his mother and father. I lovingly add that my own dear Gordy who died last March was very likely there to greet dear Billl as well. Diane Hollevoet Everson
Curt Larson from Ocala Florida, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
To the family of Bill Reynolds, I’m so sorry for the loss of a great family guy! I worked with Bill at BNSF and enjoyed visiting with him. God Bless the Reynolds family! RIP Bill, you will be missed but not forgotten!
vincent j Ames from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Darn, hurts to lose such a great man, friend, wrestler, coach, father, family man. One of the greatest remembrance of Bill was a beautiful, warm, winter evening with huge snow flacks gently floating down. Bill, Avis, Val and I where play broomball on the ice rink and walking down Reeves drive. Young, laughing, enjoying life. Much Love from the Ames family; Vince
Don & Michelle Dubuque from Mesa, AZ, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis & Family, So sorry to hear the news about Bill. His sweet smile was so contagious. Hopefully the many sweet memories you have will help you get though these tough times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Greenwood from Menomonie Wisconsin, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I am so sorry to here of Bill's passing. I have such fond memories of him, his boys, and my son when he coached them in wrestling. His son's were great wrestlers at the time, and my son was so fortunate, to have Bill coach him. I have thought of those days often. God Bless you Ms. Reynolds and all your family during this time. Bruce
Marilyn & Mark Hastings from St. Joseph, MO, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Dear Avis & family, we are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He had such a love of life & his family. We hope all your wonderful memories of Bill help you thru this very sad time .
Marc Beiseker from Crookston, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I worked with Bill , I want to offer my sincere condolences to all family and friends.
Cindy Waind from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis and family, I’m so sorry for your great loss! Know that we will be lifting you up in prayer for the days to come. God’s peace to you.
Skip Greenberg from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Avis and family I am very sorry to hear about Bills passing. He was a wonderful man. Always enjoyed catching up with him whenever we ran into each other. Prayers and sympathies to you all. Skip Greenberg and family.
Robin Senger from Fond du Lac, WI., wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I am sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We are the same age. I met Bill back in our grade school days while in summer school, and we stayed friends all the way through high school. Bill was a good guy to have around if you ever needed help in a fight. I liked what Avis and he did to our old lake home. Rest In Peace Bill.
Steve Arndt from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
So sorry to hear about Bill, we were not close friends, but friends none the less. Live in same neighborhood and fellow central graduates, God bless
Ronald Kulas from E GRAND FORKS, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
I grew up in the neighborhood with Billy and his brother John. I cannot remember a time that Billy was not smiling.
Blane Nelson from Westminster, co, wrote on Feb. 11, 2022
Dear Shane and Damon I was saddened to Read of your Dads passing my familys prayers go out to yours. Blane Nelson
Dawn Scott-Larson from Grand Forks, wrote on Feb. 10, 2022
Avis, Shane, & Damon, I am so sorry for the loss of Bill. I hope the many memories you have will bring you comfort during this difficult time. I pray for the consolation of your hearts and the repose of Bill’s soul. Eternal rest grant unto Bill, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Hugs and prayers to all of you!
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