Vendelyn F. "Windy" Burianek, age 90 of Grafton, ND quietly passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 surrounded by his family.
Vendelyn F. Burianek was born October 20, 1918 in Veseleyville, ND the son of the late John and Agnes (Dusek) Burianek. He grew up and attended school in Veseleyville. Following his education he farmed in the Veseleyville area. Windy was united in marriage to Georgia Janda on October 14, 1941 in Veseleyville. Windy served in the United States Army in 1942. Following his discharge he returned to Veseleyville to farm. In 1977 they moved to Grafton where Windy and Georgia worked side by side for 20 years as custodians for the Bremer Bank.
Windy was a devout Catholic and active member of St. John's Catholic Church, a life member of the Park River Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Workmen and Grafton American Legion Post #41. Family was very important to Windy. He had strong hands and a soft heart.
He loved to listen to music and tinker in his garage. He was also know for his love of trading cars.
He is survived by his wife Georgia, Grafton, ND; children: Phyllis (Ronald) Unke, Yuma, AZ; Elaine (Rick) Kilichowski, Minto, ND; Margaret "Marge"(Greg) Gudajtes, Grand Forks, ND; Lawrence (Adele) Burianek, Grafton, ND; Nita (Keith) Harrington, Grand Forks, ND; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and siblings: Dan (Delores) Burianek, Grafton and Tracy Dahlgren, Adams, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Joseph, Johnnie and Amby and sister Stanny Barta, granddaughter Jill Kilichowski.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the St. John's Catholic Church, Grafton, ND. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at the Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton. Friends may also call at the church on Friday for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the St. Luke's Catholic Cemetery, Veseleyville, ND. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials to the Kidney Foundation or the Red River Valley Hopice.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Grafton is in charge of the arrangements.
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