To view the Funeral Liturgy for Trudy please visit: https://youtu.be/MR2XOIShx7o

Trudy E. Zespy , 83, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family and under the compassionate care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Trudy Emilie Ullrich was born on April 13, 1939, in Germany, the daughter of Adam and Johanna (Nude) Ullrich.  She was raised in Germany and graduated from college with a degree in Business Management.  Trudy moved to Grand Forks in 1970.  She was employed at the Grand Forks Elks Club for 18 years, the Bronze Boot for 26 years and Whitey's for 2 years.

Trudy enjoyed crocheting baby blankets, gardening, growing tiger lilies and writing letters to her family in Germany.  Most of all, Trudy loved people and being a mother.  She was a longtime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Grand Forks.

She is survived by her daughter, Kristi (Martin Schill) Zespy, Grand Forks, ND; a brother, Ludwig (Hilltrude) Ullrich, Germany; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Liturgy :  1:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2023, in the Historic Norman Funeral Home Chapel, Grand Forks, ND.
Visitation: One hour prior to the liturgy in the funeral home on Friday.
Burial: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Calvary North cemetery, Grand Forks, ND..