Beau Zietz, age 19, of Bismarck, N.D., formerly of Underwood, N.D., died Monday, Oct. 26, at a Bismarck hospital.

Beau J. Zietz was born July 1, 1990, in Bismarck, to Bob and Deitta (Heger) Zietz. He was raised in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School in May 2009. Beau loved to hang out with his friends and family and enjoyed going deer hunting. He was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan.

Beau was very active in Underwood High School extra-curricular programs. He loved playing and listening to music. He was a four-year member of the high school band and pep band, where he played the drums and earned the 2009 Outstanding Senior Band Member award. He most notably was a member of the Central McLean Cougars football and track teams. He received the honor of playing in the 2009 Shrine Bowl this past July. His athletic achievements awarded him a spot on the 2008 Football All Region 6 First Team (offensive line), the 2008 Missouri Valley Football All Conference Team, and the 2009 Track and Field Most Improved Boys award.

While in high school, Beau worked at R&S Oil in Underwood during the summer months. Following his graduation in May 2009, he was employed at GRE-Coal Creek Station near Underwood. Beau was accepted into the BSC Power Plant Tech Program and was currently a student at Bismarck State College. He was a member of the BSC Board of Governors. Beau was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Underwood and served as a volunteer on the Underwood Fire, Ambulance and Rescue Squad. He recently participated in the Guinness Book of World Records longest fire truck parade held in Casselton, N.D. Beau is remembered for loving everyone around him and will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends.

He is survived by: his parents, Bob and Deitta Zietz of Underwood; one brother, Eric (Jen) Zietz of Milnor, N.D.; two sisters, Tonya (Nathan) Zochert of Minot, N.D., and Janelle Zietz (special friend Jeff Nostdahl) of Bismarck; three nephews, Zachary and Aaron Zietz and Isaiah Zochert; one niece and godchild, Abby Zochert; grandparents, Tom and Piquetta Heger of Underwood, and Les and Lenore Zietz of Underwood; godparents, Fred and Becki Wilson of Underwood; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Underwood High School Gymnasium, with Rev. Dean Hartley officiating.

Interment: Will be at the Underwood Cemetery.

A fellowship lunch will follow the graveside service at the Underwood City Hall.

Visitation for Beau's friends and former teammates will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, October 29, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Underwood.

Public visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the church and will resume Friday, one hour prior to time of service, at the school gymnasium.

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