Courtney Cihak, 50

Courtney Cihak, 50, of Fargo, ND, formerly of New Prague, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, from cancer. 

He was born January 23, 1960, a son of Adrian and Elaine Cihak. He was raised in Fargo and attended Shanley High School. Courtney worked as a maintenance engineer at the New Prague Middle School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake. Courtney had found a passion for attending Rendezvous festivals, where lifestyle and dress of traditional early and colonial America was reenacted. Nothing pleased him more than setting up camp, sitting by the campfire, shooting his muzzleloader and throwing hawk. He loved teaching kids about what it was like in the 18th century. He spent his life enjoying the simpler things and respecting others.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, Fargo; sons Dennis and Nick Cihak, Fargo; his  parents of Fargo; and a brother Damian Cihak, Fargo.

He was preceded in death by a brother Keith.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo at 11 a.m., with visitation starting at 10 a.m.

Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Boulger Funeral Home in Fargo, and at St. Mary's Cathedral from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday.