VALLEY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Barnes County Wildlife Federation dedicated the new fish cleaning station at the Lake Ashtabula Crossing in memory of Jeff Differding for his years of dedicated service.

Jeff Differding passed away on August 7th, 2023 at the age of 67. He had a long career with the Valley City Public Works Department and served for several years as the director.

He was also a loyal member of the Barnes County Wildlife Federation, Valley City Eagles Club, Knights of Columbus, and a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.

The feature photo above is Jeff’s family from left to right. Shauna & Doug Lonski, holding Fulton, Destin & Stacey Coles, Gianna Lonski, Abigail Coles holding Hannah Lonski, Jacob Coles, Paxton Lonski, Kade & Bryar Differding, Shelly Differding, Josh Differding, Knox, Jamie, Austyn, and Courtney Differding.