Daniel Hlebechuk

Daniel J. Hlebechuk, 77 of Fargo, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Dan was born in Belfield, ND on December 21, 1940 to Jack and Mary (Syminow) Hlebechuk. He graduated from Belfield High School and served in the North Dakota National Guard.  He attended Officer Candidate School and graduated with honors. Dan married Anita Sackman on May 18, 1968 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo. They lived in West Fargo where he owned a furniture store until 1980 when they moved to San Diego, CA.  They lived in San Diego for 14 years, then moved to the Minneapolis area for 14 years before returning to Fargo where he has resided since.

Dan enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, traveling and time spent at the lake. He was a talented musician and formed his own band and could play the guitar, piano and accordion. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward; sister, Betty and brothers-in-law, Robert Mallen, Marvin Randall, and Gene Payne.

Dan is survived by his wife, Anita of Fargo; brothers, David (June) Hlebechuk of Phoenix, AZ, Ted (Joanne Olson) Hlebechuk of Elbow Lake, MN; sisters, Cecelia Randall of Phoenix, AZ, Peggy Mallen of Phoenix, AZ and several nieces and nephews.

Dan’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of the Red River Valley for their care.

Funeral Service:        Monday, January 8, 2018 at 11 am at West Funeral Home, West Fargo with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Interment:         Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, ND.

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