Daniel M. Pavelko

Daniel M. Pavelko, age 66, of Glyndon, MN, died on Sunday, September 16, 2012, in the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Fargo, ND.Daniel Mark Pavelko was born on November 3, 1945 to Ernest and Dorothy Dorschner in Lakefield, MN. He grew up and attended school in Lakefield, graduating from high school in 1963. Daniel then attended Jackson Area Vocational School for a short time. He also continued to help on the family farm. Daniel served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam from July, 1967 to April, 1968. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Vietnam. On December 28, 1968, he married Linda Dregney in Minneapolis, MN. He then attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis for two years. The family moved to Bismarck, ND, in 1970, where Daniel was hired on with Northwestern Bell. A year later, he was transferred to Glen Ullin, ND, for one year, and then back to Bismarck for two years before being transferred to Fargo. Daniel retired after 28 years of service in 1998 from Northwestern Bell, later known as U.S. West. After retirement, Daniel enjoyed spending time at home on his farm. He also enjoyed ice fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the VFW in Moorhead.He is survived by his wife, Linda Pavelko of Glyndon, MN; son, Kevin Julie Pavelko of Rochester, MN; daughter, Brenda Barry Steen of Dilworth, MN; grandchildren, Garrett and Lauren Pavelko and Bradyn, Bryce and Brock Steen; brothers, Bernard Charlene Pavelko of Lakefield, MN and Eugene Debbie of Detroit Lakes, MN; sisters, Theresa Cordell Kolander of Lakefield, MN, Donna Jim Dunse of Windom, MN, Rita Pavelko of Cresco, IA, Sally Leavell of Baldwin, WI and Doris Pavelko of Lakefield, MN as well as several nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Pavelko; nephew, Allen Kolander.