Adam "Kat Dog" Roy, age 39, of Naytahwaush, MN, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home.

Adam James Roy "Waabishki-ma'iingan" was born July 7, 1983, in Detroit Lakes, MN, the son of Timothy Roy Sr. and Elaine Kier.  Growing up, he attended school at Mahnomen Public School and graduated from Circle of Life Academy.  Following high school, Kat Dog entered the workforce.  He later furthered his education with some college classed specializing in Carpentry and continued to work various jobs including at Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables Inc. in Fosston, MN, and at the Homeless Shelter in Mahnomen.  Adam also worked on and off at the Shooting Star Casino, first in Maintenance, then Buffet Department and was currently working with the Banquets Department.  He enjoyed his co-workers in banquets and even met some famous people like Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers.

Kat Dog will be remembered as a friendly person with a big personality.  He had a great sense of humor and was usually luckier than most!  He was also known to tease his nieces and nephews, almost to the point of no return.  However, Adam truly loved his family, friends and co-workers, usually getting along with most everyone.  In his spare time, Kat Dog enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors.  He liked fishing, ricing and also singing with his brothers on the drum.  Although gone from this life too soon, he will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Adam is survived by his daughter, Juanita Lopez of Callaway, MN; his father, Timothy Roy, Sr. of Naytahwaush; his brother, Timothy Roy, Jr. (Jessica Goodwin) also of Naytahwaush; four nieces and nephews; and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mom, Elaine; and several aunts and uncles.

Public Wake Services will begin Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 5:00 pm at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, Naytahwaush, MN, and continue through Monday afternoon.  Traditional NAC Services will be held Monday evening, November 7 ^th at the Timothy Roy Jr. residence followed by burial in the Roy Family Homestead Cemetery on Tuesday.