Wendy A. Obritsch, 51, of Dickinson, died at home on Thursday, October 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. A Liturgy of the Word will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Ladbury Funeral Service in Dickinson, with Fr. Brandon Wolf presiding. Interment will follow at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, where she will be laid to rest with her dad. Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ladbury Funeral Service, followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Wendy Ann Obritsch was born October 17, 1974 at Dickinson, the daughter of Kenneth R. and Jeanie (Binstock) Obritsch. She was raised in Belfield and received her education in Dickinson, graduating in the mid 1990’s. In 1996, she became a resident supported by ABLE.
She loved to ride horse, volunteer at Woofta, participating in Special Olympics, playing softball, gardening, and growing flowers. Wendy was always up for a road trip. She loved all types of music, coffee, and a coke.
Wendy is survived by her mother, Jeanie Obritsch, Belfield; siblings, Tait (Kayleen) Obritsch, Todd (Marilee) Obritsch, and Kirk (Missy) Obritsch; nieces and nephews, Seth (Allison) Obritsch, Breann (Travis) Heaton, Brayden (Morgan) Obritsch, and Dawson Obritsch; great-nieces and nephews, Paisley and Leo Heaton, Ada and Eli Obritsch, and Rylyn Obritsch; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by support staff and residents of ABLE.
She was preceded in death by her dad, Ken; sister-in-law, Shari (Steier) Obritsch; and several aunts, and uncles.
The family would like to especially thank Hope Mehlhoff for all her care for Wendy.
