Jim Glatt

James Glatt, 85, passed away Jan. 18, 2020, Henderson, NV.  Jim’s body has been cremated and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bismarck on Friday, February 14^th at 12 noon  with internment to follow at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Jim was born August 7, 1934, the seventh of 14 children, to Roney and Theresia Glatt in Napoleon, ND.  After two years of service during the Korean Conflict, he married Alvina Braun in 1958 and together they pursued their adventure in Bismarck.

Jim started is business career loading bread trucks at Sweetheart Bakery.  Jim however was an Entrepreneur; first buying and renting farmland, and then purchasing this first business, Northbrook Laundromat and Dry Cleaners in 1967.

In 1972, Jim left Sweetheart Bakery and with a partner purchased Kroll’s Kitchen on Main Ave. in Bismarck.  After a short partnership, Jim and Alvina became sole proprietors of Kroll’s and their entrepreneurial ambitions exploded.

Over the years, Jim acquired several ownership interests in the hospitality industry including Kroll’s Diner, Kuilman’s Motel, Hardee’s, Orange Julius, and Wendy’s franchises.  Jim also invested in other ventures including many varied real estate ventures, egg laying operations, dairy cow leases, and Kirkwood Bank & Trust Co. always with Alvina and one or both of sons involved.

Jim and Alvina spent many winters in Arizona, until Jim determined there were too many old people in Arizona, and they became residents of Nevada in 2014. Jim enjoyed the many moneymaking opportunities the state of Nevada provided!

Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alvina; sons Kevin (Lee Ann) and Keith (Connie Udby) of Bismarck; grandchildren Dr. Jennifer Glatt (Josh Peterson), Joshua, Kaleb, Kendra, Kendrick, Kayden, and Keegan; siblings Peter, Marcella, Eleanor, Tony R., Eugene, Betty, Bernie, and Marjorie; and many, many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Joe and John; and sisters Maggie, Lorraine, and Helen.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery