Victoria Florence (Lunak) Yates, 59, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks after a brief illness.
Vickie, as she was known throughout her life, was born on February 9, 1963, at Thief River Falls, MN and as a preschooler moved to Crookston. She attended Carmen Elementary School, Highland Middle School. In 1977 came a move to Fertile where she completed her education as a 1981 graduate of Fertile-Beltrami High School. Vickie met Dave Fritsch and were together from 1984 to 1996 and together they had 3 children, David, Danielle and Melissa. After time, Vickie moved back to Crookston where she was employed at Arby’s for many years and became a customer favorite with her warm smile and friendly greeting. She was happily married to Timothy Yates Jr. during these years, who also worked at Arby’s. Sadly, Tim passed away unexpectedly in 2013. Shortly after his loss Vickie moved to Grand Forks where she was employed in retail sales. She had been in a relationship with Mark Peterson for the past several years.
As a young girl Vickie enjoyed spending summers at Devils Lake, ND with her namesake Grandmother, Victoria Lunak, and Aunt, Shirley Lunak (Tootsie). Another favorite summer spot was Maple Lake, near Mentor, MN. Two of her favorite activities were camping when it was warm and ice skating when it was cold. Vickie will be remembered as happy girl while growing up, always smiling and giggling.
Loving family members include Vickie’s daughters, Danielle and Melissa Fritsch and son David Fritsch. Her sister and 2 brothers: Wanda Lunak of Crookston, Alfred (Brenda) Lunak of Alexandria, MN and John Lunak of Minneapolis, MN; together with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tim; father, Richard; mother, Evangeline; grandparents, Alfred and Victoria Lunak; aunt, Shirley; and uncles: Alfred, Vernon, Phillip, John, and Dutch. Treasured be Vickie’s memory to her family and friends.
A family graveside service for Vickie Lunak Yates will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in the spring of 2023.
Friends may sign the online register at www.normanfuneral.com.
