In Loving Memory

Dale D. Velenchenko

Dale Dwight Velenchenko was born August 19, 1944 on the family farm

near Fayette, North Dakota the son of Finice and Mary Velenchenko. The

family moved to a farm near Manning when he was five years old. He went

to country school for eight years and then graduated from Killdeer High

School. After graduation he joined the United States Navy and spent the

majority of his time stationed in Norfolk Virginia. After four years of ser-

vice to his country he returned to Dickinson.

He worked for Diamond Equipment and transferred with them to Willis-

ton in 1968. He was united in marriage to Marcia Wagner at Lark, North

Dakota in April 1968 and had two children, Skye and Teeayr. He began

working at Williams Electric as an apprentice line man and retired 32 years

later as the Line Foreman.

Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, gambling, fishing, playing cards, dominos

and fishing. Oh and he especially loved fishing. He often said he felt closest

to God when he was out in nature and on the water. He loved to fish with

friends and family and was always willing to take others along. Dale was

much more interested in catching the fish than eating them and so they

threw one heck of a fish fry every year. He loved celebrating birthdays with

friends in his beloved back yard and serving his “catch of the day” to rave

reviews.

After he retired in 2005 he spent his time doing the things that meant

the most to him. He and Marcia traveled the world together with family

and friends. They went by car, plane, train and ship and enjoyed learning

about different cultures, sights and tasting the food. He was an avid reader

and especially loved Presidential history and collecting coins.

Dale was a passionate man when it came to things in life that he really

loved. He loved being married to his best friend and was always there for

his kids. He was active in all areas of their lives and activities. He volun-

teered his time to support organizations that helped all kids develop char-

acter and confidence such as 4-H, Boy Scouts and Rainbow. He continued

to volunteer for Williams County 4-H up until his death and was recognized

as a Friend of the 4H for his efforts. Also he received the Williston Herald

Volunteer of the Month award. He was generous with those he loved and

was always willing to offer a helping hand.

After a long illness Dale went to join his Lord. Dale is survived by his

wife of 45 years, Marcia of Williston ND; his son, Skye of Fargo ND; his

daughter, Teeayr (Danny) of Billings MT; three brothers, Delbert of Belling-

ham WA, Dennis of Denver CO, and Douglas (Judy) of Longview WA; and

one sister, Darlene Jose (Ralph) of Fargo, ND; and many nieces and neph-

ews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Donald

Stegner; and sister-in- law, Linda Velenchenko.

He Was Just A Man A Husband, A Father A Fisherman, A Hunter He Was Just A Man

One Of Those Chosen Few He Was Just A Man

He Spoke His Mind, It Wasn’t Always My Mind He Went His Way, It Wasn’t Always My Way

He Was Just A Man To Move In Our Midst For His Time

Then On To The Next Time Yet Still With Us In Our Memories

And His Beloved Children He Was Just A Man

We Are Stronger And Better For Having Known Him

And We Are Deprived By His Absence He Was Just A Man

Would That They Say As Much Of Me When I Pass

“He Was Just A Man”

In Memory Of

Dale D. Velenchenko

Date And Place Of Birth August 19, 1944

Rural Fayette, North Dakota

Date And Place of Death May 27, 2013

Williston, North Dakota

Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 1, 2013 Faith United Methodist Church Williston, North Dakota

Officiating Eulogist Pastor Mark Britton Jon Wellumson

Musicians Lynn Wellumson ~ Accompanist Lyle Gudmunsen ~ Vocalist

Casketbearers Bill Adolf, Bob Brown, Clyde Galliger,

Don Gudmunsen, Arvid Johnson, Rick Monger, Clarence Rau, Larry Schilke

Honorary Casketbearers All of Dale’s Family & Friends

Military Honors Williston Veteran’s Honor Guard North Dakota Veteran’s Honor Guard

Interment Riverview Cemetery Williston, North Dakota

You may share your remembrances and condolences

with the family at the Fulkerson Funeral Home website

www.fulkersons.com