Daniel Houdek

Park River



Daniel Houdek

Daniel Houdek

Daniel J. Houdek, 80, Park River, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at First Care Health Center of Park River.

Daniel Joseph Houdek was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Prairie Centre Township of Walsh County, son of the late Frank and Helen (Schanilec) Houdek. He attended school in Veseleyville. Following his education he farmed near Veseleyville for 43 years. He later worked for area farmers until partially retiring in 2000.

He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church of Veseleyville. He has been a member of the church choir since the age 16. He was a member of Park River Knights of Columbus, serving as past grand knight. He served on the board of directors of Minto Farmers Elevator and Minto Rural Fire Protection District and also served as clerk of Prairie Centre Township.

Daniel is survived by his sister, Dorothy Narlock, Grand Forks; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Verner, Raymond and Silvin.

Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, July 30, at 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Veseleyville. Visitation will be Monday from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be at St. Luke’s Catholic Cemetery.

An online guest book is available at: tollefsonfuneralhome.com. Tollefson Funeral Home of Park River is in charge of arrangements.


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