Mark Wasylow

Mark Wasylow, age 55 of Pisek, ND passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Mayville, ND.

Mark was born to William and Margery (Thompson) Wasylow on March 28, 1970 in Grand Forks, ND; the youngest of 11 children. He grew up on a dairy farm just outside of Mekinock, ND. Growing up with 10 brothers and sisters and being the baby of the group, he helped with the milking and the farm work, going along the river hunting, trapping, and getting into “trouble”, but he also helped his mom cook, can vegetables, and whatever she needed help with. He was a very good cook.

He attended Midway Public School in rural Inkster, ND. Even though he didn’t graduate from Midway, he went and got his GED from the Vo-Tech in Grafton, ND in 1 day.

After that he had many jobs including Lone Wolf Farms in Minto, ND, 32nd Ave Simplot in Grand Forks, ND, custom combining for Altendorf’s Harvesting; all while still helping his dad on the dairy farm and with the farming.

He met Stacey (Knudson) in August of 1993 in the “big” town of Forest River, ND as she was a wedding crasher of his best friend’s wedding. They then married in April of 1996 and their 1st son Wyatt was born in December of 1997. The apple of his eye, Wyatt wanted to do and be just like his dad. 2 ½ years later, he was blessed with twins Olivia and Ogden, he was overjoyed.

He worked at Schanilec Farms of Minto for over 28 years. Just living a mile away from work, the kids loved it because they would ride truck and combine with dad, bring lunch to dad, and help dad if they could. He loved to teach all his kids about the world, helping them understand their place in it and how to navigate its challenges. There wasn’t a place Mark would go that he didn’t know someone; or he would strike up a conversation with anyone about anything. He had the “gift of gab.”

Mark is survived by his wife Stacey; sons Wyatt (Alyx) and Ogden; daughter Olivia (Tucker) Salander; grandchildren Harper Salander and Ryatt Wasylow; siblings: Mary (Richard) Carlson, Mekinock, ND, Kathy (Jim) Weber, Hartford, WI, James (Lila) Wasylow, Arco, ID, David (Kim) Wasylow, Mekinock, ND, Joane (Art) Wosick, Minto, ND, Susan (Kurt) Wanstrom, Moore, ID, Beth (Karen) Zimmerman, Corvallis, OR; aunt Mary Ann Volk, Fargo, ND; mother-in-law Linda Knudson, brother-in-law Todd (Terry) Knudson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Margery Wasylow; father-in-law Keith Knudson; brothers Patrick and William Jr.; and sister Carol Johnson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Luke’s Catholic Church of Veseleyville, ND. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the First Care Health Center of Park River or a charity of your choice.