Baltzer "Bill" Glatt

Baltzer "Bill" Glatt, 91, of Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away on November 8, 2026, at a care facility in Bismarck, under the care of hospice.

Bill was born on March 8, 1935, in Napoleon, North Dakota, to Joe J. and Helen (Weigel) Glatt. He lived and worked on the family farm for 47 years, raising cattle and crops.

On October 1, 1956, Bill married Adeline Aberle at St. Boniface Church south of Napoleon. In 1982, they moved to Bismarck, where they became managers of an apartment building and he worked maintenance for a local hotel chain. Adeline passed away on April 15, 2008, after more than 51 years of marriage.

Bill was a longtime member of St. Anne's Church in Bismarck. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the coffee shop every morning for many years, where he loved to chat and solve the world's problems. He will be remembered for his good humor, his stories, and his love of conversation.

Bill is survived by his daughters, Loree (Russ) Becker and Cheryl Burns; grandsons, Grant (Jennifer) Becker and Lance (Hán) Becker; five great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Judith (Robert) Gross and Linnea (James Cinquemani) Glatt.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline; his parents, Joe and Helen; his brother, Leo, and sister-in-law, Dawn; and his son-in-law, Robert Burns; his grandsons, Robert Burns Jr. and Rylee Burns.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Church of St. Anne in Bismarck. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bismarck, where Bill will be laid to rest beside Adeline.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at the Bismarck Funeral Home with a rosary/vigil at 7:00 p.m.